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F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Psalms 87:1-7

Citizens of Zion Psalms 87:1-7 This psalm blends in one great congregation the ancient foes of Israel and the Chosen People. It is a vision of the Holy Universal Church. The Selahs divide it into three parts: Psalms 87:1-3 This is an outburst of rapturous praise. Zion’s foundations are in the mountains, and her gates are dear to God. Far and wide men recount her glories and triumphs. But how much greater is the glory of the Church, which is founded on Christ’s finished work and ruled by Him... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Psalms 87:1-7

This is a prophecy. The singer is looking on. The order of the earthly realisation of the Kingdom of God is seen as established. First, the city is contemplated at the centre of everything, with Jehovah as its God. Then the peoples of the earth are seen in their true relation to that city. It is a most remarkable utterance. Though brief, it is as comprehensive and full of beauty as any of the inspired predictions. Without specific statement, the sovereingty of God is taken for granted. There... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 87:1

THE HOLY HILLS‘Her foundations are upon the holy hills.’Psalms 87:1 (Prayer Book Version)The Psalmist, in his lovely songs, speaks to us sometimes as an historian, at other times as a prophet. There is yet another mode of interpretation, which belongs, indeed, to all Scripture, but especially to the Psalms, that which is called mystical: namely, where the reference may be either historical or prophetical, or both, according as each devout soul loves to understand it. The text is an instance... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 87:1-7

LXXXVII. Zion the Mother of all Yahweh’ s People.— When this Ps. was written, the Jews were scattered everywhere in the known world. But every true Jew recognised Jerusalem as his mother city. The glory of Zion was due to the establishment there of David’ s court and to the great principle of the Deuteronomic reform, “ one Yahweh and one altar,” viz. at Jerusalem. Attempt was made by interpolation in ancient records (see Genesis 14:18-Proverbs : * and Genesis 22:2 *) to carry the consecration... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 87:1

His foundation: whose foundation? Either, 1. The foundation, i.e. the argument or matter, of this Psalm or Song. So these words are thought to be a part of the title, the words lying thus in the Hebrew text, For the sons of Korah, a Psalm or Song whose foundation is in the Holy mountains. But, 1. The Hebrew word rendered foundation is no where used in that sense. 2. There is no example of any such like title in the Book of the Psalms. Or rather, 2. Of the city or temple of God, of which he... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Psalms 87:1-7

INTRODUCTIONSuperscription.—“A Psalm of Song for the sons of Korah.” It so far combines the properties of a religious Psalm and a patriotic song that either of the names may with propriety be applied to it. “For the sons of Korah,” see Introduction to Psalms 42:0. The Psalm was either composed by them, or given to them to sing in the Temple service.Occasion.—Hengstenberg argues very forcibly, if not quite conclusively, that the occasion of its composition was the joyful events under... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Psalms 87:1-7

Psalms 87:1-7 :His foundation is in the holy mountains. The LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all of the dwellings of Jacob ( Psalms 87:1-2 ).So it's sort of a psalm which extols the city of Jerusalem which is known as Zion also.Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man was born there ( Psalms 87:3-4 ).Now I don't understand that particular verse, so no comment.And of... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 87:1-7

Psalms 87:1 . His foundation is in the holy mountains. The hills of Zion and Moriah were both holy. The exordium is bold and abrupt. Mystically, the spiritual Zion, built on the foundation of the prophets and apostles, is understood. Psalms 87:2 . The dwellings of Jacob; that is, the synagogues, to whom the temple was the common parent, and centre of unity. Respecting the levites it is said, 2 Chronicles 35:3, that they taught all Israel; the existence of the synagogues must therefore... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 87:1-7

Psalms 87:1-7His foundation is in the holy mountains.A material portrait of the spiritual ChurchI. It is glorious in its elevation (Psalms 87:1). The spiritual Church is a city set upon a hill. Though elevated it is safe; its foundation is in the everlasting mountains. “Upon this rock,” etc.II. It is specially regarded by God (Psalms 87:2). The infinitely loving One must be interested in all the works of His hand; even the sparrow that falls not to the ground without notice. But for those... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Psalms 87:1

Psalms 87:1 « A Psalm [or] Song for the sons of Korah. » His foundation [is] in the holy mountains. A Psalm or Song ] Made, likely, by David, after that he had settled the ark in Mount Sion, 2 Samuel 6:1-23 , and understood that the temple should be built in Mount Moriah; in which two mountains (or rather one mountain with two tops) the Rabbis say that this psalm was composed, and thereunto they draw the next words, "His foundation," or the argument of this psalm, is in and of those holy... read more

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Psalms 87:1-7

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Psalms 87:1-7

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 87:1

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 87:1-7

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 87:1

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Psalms 87:1-7

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Psalms 87:1-7

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 87:1-7

The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 87:1-7

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Psalms 87:1

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