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Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 84:4

Psalms 84:4. Blessed, &c. “Here the metaphor is dropped, and the former sentiment expressed in plain language;” are they that dwell in thy house That constantly abide in, or frequently resort to, thy house; intending either the priests and Levites, who kept constant watch there; or such devout Jews as Anna, Luke 2:37, who were there continually. They will be still praising thee They are constantly employed in that blessed and glorious work, of praising and serving thee, in the place... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 84:1-12

Psalms 84:0 Joy in God’s houseOn account of the difficulties and dangers people faced in travelling from remote areas to Jerusalem, some Israelites could visit the temple only once or twice each year. The present psalm reflects the joy and satisfaction of one such traveller as he comes to the temple to worship (1-2). Even the birds who make their nests in the temple courtyard have meaning for this man. As they find rest in their nests, so he finds rest in God’s house (3-4).The traveller is so... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 84:1

Title. A Psalm. Hebrew. mismor. See App-65 . for the sons of Korah = of, &c. The seventh of nine so ascribed. See note on Psalms 42:0 , and App-63 . How . . . ! Figure of speech. Ecphdnlsis. App-6 . amiable = beloved. tabernacles = habitations. Hebrew. mishkan ( App-40 ). Perhaps referring to the Mosaic (at Gibeon), and the Davidic (on Zion). LORD of hosts. Hebrew. Jehovah Sabaioth. App-4 . See note on 1 Samuel 1:3 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 84:2

My soul longeth = I, even I myself, long. Hebrew. nephesh ( App-13 ), for emphasis. courts. Corresponding with "altars" (Psalms 84:3 ). See the Structure. the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4 . GOD. Hebrew El. App-4 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 84:3

Yea, the sparrow, &c. These two lines are placed within a parenthesis. sparrow: or bird. nest. Not in the altars. See note below. Even Thine altars. Figure of speech Ellipsis. App-6 . Supply it by repeating the verb "found" from preceding clause = "[Even so have I found] Thine altars", &c. Nothing has "dropped out" from the text. altars: i.e. the two altars; the brazen altar of burnt offering, and the golden altar of incense. Birds could not build their nests in these! These have... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 84:4

Blessed. Compare verses: Psalms 84:5 , Psalms 84:12 . See App-63 . Figure of speech Benedictio. App-6 . still praising. Compare 1 Chronicles 9:33 . Selah. Connecting the dwellers in, and the approaches to, the House of Jehovah, with the common blessedness of all true worshippers. See App-66 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 84:1

PSALM 84THE SUPREME PSALM OF THE SANCTUARYThe title here was given by Fleming James, as quoted by McCullough.[1] "The love of the psalmist for the temple here is not for its own sake, but for the sake of God's presence to be found there."[2]The great lesson for Christians here is: "If the ancient temple of the Hebrews inspired such loving devotion and joy as that revealed here, how much more wonderful indeed should be the joy and spiritual exultation of those who actually are in the spiritual... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 84:1

Psalms 84:0. The prophet, longing for the communion of the sanctuary, sheweth how blessed they are that dwell therein: he prayeth to be restored unto it. To the chief musician upon Gittith, A psalm for the sons of Korah. Title. הגתית על למנצח lamnatseach al haggittith.] This psalm contains the ardent desires of a pious soul towards God; a pathetic expression of the benefits and joy of his public service; and an encouragement of the people to make the ways thither from all quarters fair and... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 84:2-3

Psalms 84:2-3. My heart and my flesh crieth out for the living God. Yea, the sparrow, &c.— Or, My heart and my flesh crieth out for the living God: Psalms 84:3. (Yea, as a sparrow, till she finds a house, and a swallow a nest for herself, where to lay her young) for thine altars, &c. See Nold. 873. Green observes, that from the longing to approach the courts of the Lord, expressed in the second verse, it is natural to think that such a comparison was intended as that of our Lord's; The... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 84:1

1. amiable—not lovely, but beloved. tabernacles— ( :-). read more

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 84:4

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 84:1-12

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 84:1

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 84:2

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 84:3

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 84:4

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 84:1

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 84:1

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 84:2-3

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 84:1

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