Psalm 84:6 KJV,NLT

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 84:1-7

The psalmist here, being by force restrained from waiting upon God in public ordinances, by the want of them is brought under a more sensible conviction than ever of the worth of them. Observe, I. The wonderful beauty he saw in holy institutions (Ps. 84:1): How amiable are thy tabernacles, O Lord of hosts! Some think that he here calls God the Lord of hosts (that is, in a special manner of the angels, the heavenly hosts) because of the presence of the angels in God's sanctuary; they attended... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 84:6

Who passing through the valley of Baca ,.... Kimchi interprets it a valley of springs, or fountains, taking the word to be of the same signification as in Job 38:16 , and mention being made of a well and pools in it, or of mulberry trees, which grow, as he says, in a place where there is no water, and such a place was this; and therefore pools or ditches were dug in it, and built of stone, to catch rain water for the supply of travellers; and so Aben Ezra says, it is the name of a place or... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 84:6

Passing through the valley of Baca make it a well - Instead of בכא bacha , a mulberry-tree, seven MSS. have בכה becheh , mourning. I believe Baca to be the same here as Bochim, Judges 2:1-6 , called The Valley of Weeping. Though they pass through this barren and desert place, they would not fear evil, knowing that thou wouldst supply all their wants; and even in the sandy desert cause them to find pools of water, in consequence of which they shall advance with renewed strength, and... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 84:6

Verse 6 6They passing through the valley of weeping, will together make it a well. The meaning of the Psalmist is, that no impediments can prevent the enlightened and courageous worshippers of God from making conscience of waiting upon the sanctuary. By this manner of speaking, he confirms the statement which he had previously made, That nothing is more desirable than to be daily engaged in the worship of God; showing, as he does, that no difficulties can put a stop to the ardent longings of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 84:1-7

The glory of worship. I. HELPS US TO REALIZE OUR NEARNESS TO GOD . ( Psalms 84:1 .) "How lovely are thy dwellings!" or "the house where thou dwellest." II. IT IS THE EXPRESSION OF THE DEEPEST LONGING OF THE HEART AND SOUL . ( Psalms 84:2 .) III. IT GIVES THE SENSE OF BEING AT HOME WITH GOD . ( Psalms 84:3 .) He is at a distance from the sanctuary; and the birds of the air seem nearer God than he is. IV. IT ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 84:1-12

The psalm falls into three equal stanzas or strophes, each of four verses, the ends of the first and second stanzas being shown by the pause mark, "selah." read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 84:1-12

The soul's sweet home. This is one of the Korahite psalms, like Psalms 42:1-11 ; Psalms 43:1-5 ; and some eight others. The late Dean Plumptre, in his 'Biblical Studies,' pp. 163-166, gives reasons for concluding that they all belong to the reign of Hezekiah, and were written by members of the Levitical family of Korah. One or more of them, it may be, hindered by the presence of the army of Sennacherib from going up to the temple, as they had been wont to do, pours out his grief in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 84:5-6

The joy of the pilgrims. In these verses there is a blending of the real and the figurative; the actual journey towards Zion is represented as accompanied with ideal blessings of peace and refreshment. The poet has thought of the blessedness of those who dwell constantly in God's house. Now he thinks of the blessedness of those who are permitted to go there, and to tarry there for a while. And this leads him to recall what happy times he had known, even in the journeys to Jerusalem.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 84:6

Who passing through the valley of Baca make it a wall; rather, through the valley of weeping ( τὴν κοιλάδα τοῦ κλαυθμῶνος , LXX .). So Hupfeld. Hengstenberg, Kay, and the Revised Version; compare Hosea's "valley of Achor," i.e. "of Grief." When the righteous pass through a time of suffering or calamity, they turn it into a time of refreshment. The rain also filleth the pools; rather, the early rain ( Joel 2:23 ) covereth it with blessings. The rain of God's grace mantles... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 84:6

Living water from hidden springs. "Passing … a well." "The valley of Baca," i.e. of weeping, or lamentation. The image is of a company of pilgrims towards the holy city, whose way lies through a desolate, sterile valley. In that "dry and thirsty land" many a traveller has fainted with thirst. On those rugged rocks many a feeble or heedless foot has slipped, many a pilgrim fallen. But if "the blessings of heaven above" and "the precious things of the earth" be denied, there is yet "the... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 84:1-7

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 84:6

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 84:6

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 84:6

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 84:1-7

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 84:1-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 84:1-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 84:5-6

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 84:6

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 84:6

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