Psalm 87:7

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 87:4-7

Zion is here compared with other places, and preferred before them; the church of Christ is more glorious and excellent than the nations of the earth. 1. It is owned that other places have their glories (Ps. 87:4): ?I will make mention of Rahab? (that is, Egypt) ?and Babylon, to those that know me and are about me, and with whom I discourse about public affairs; behold Philistia and Tyre, with Ethiopia? (or rather Arabia), ?we will observe that this man was born there; here and there one... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 87:7

As well the singers as the players on the instruments shall be there ,.... In Zion, in the church; signifying that there should be great spiritual joy there when the above things should be accomplished; great joy in the churches, because of the conversion of Jews and Gentiles; and great joy in the persons themselves, born again, and brought to Zion; in allusion to the vocal and instrumental music used in the temple service; see Isaiah 35:10 . all my springs are in thee ; which are... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 87:7

As well the singers, etc. - Perhaps, this may mean no more than, The burden of the songs of all the singers and choristers shall be, "All my fountains (ancestors and posterity) are in thee;" and consequently, entitled to all thy privileges and immunities. Instead of שרים sharim , "singers," many MSS. and early printed editions have, sarim, "princes." Some for מעיני mayenai , "my fountains," would read with several of the Versions, מעוני meoney , "habitations;" but no MS. yet... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 87:7

Verse 7 The meaning of this verse is obscure, partly from its abrupt brevity, and partly from the ambiguity of one word. The word springs is, beyond all controversy, to be here taken metaphorically; but interpreters are not agreed as to the explanation of the metaphor. Some understand it as denoting hopes, some affections, and others thoughts. Did the idiom of the language admit, I would willingly subscribe to the opinion of those who translate it melodies or songs. But as this might be... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 87:1-7

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 87:1-7

The habitation of God. This psalm is true, whether we apply it— I. TO ISRAEL OF OLD , God's ancient people. That the writer had them in his mind, there can be no doubt, whatever other applications we may make of his words. Like the other psalms "for the sons of Korah," it most probably belongs to the days of Hezekiah. The sons of Korah were the keepers of those "gates" which in this psalm, as in Psalms 84:1-12 ; they celebrate; and the triumph of which they tell harmonizes... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 87:1-7

The glory of the Church. I. IN ITS FOUNDATION . "In the holy mountains." 1 . It is founded in the nature of God. In the Divine love. "The Lord loveth the gates of Zion," etc. 2 . It is founded also in the nature of man . In his spiritual nature, affinities, and needs. The Church, therefore, has sacred foundations: "and the gates of hell shall not prevail against her." II. IT IS CALLED THE CITY OF GOD . 1 . It Consists of the highest social... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 87:7

As well the singers as the players on instruments; literally, and singers as well as dancers [ shall say ] . (On dancing as an element of religious service, see Exodus 15:20 ; 2 Samuel 6:16 ; Psalms 68:25 ; Psalms 149:3 ; Psalms 150:4 .) The psalmist intends to represent the converted nations as coming in a grand procession, with songs and dances, to celebrate their admission to Zion, and there one and all exclaiming, All my fresh springs— i.e. "all my sources of life, and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 87:7

Various powers used in God's service. "As wall the singers as the players on instruments." This expresses admiration of the services and ceremonies in connection with Jehovah's temple; and it suggests the thought that Divine worship ought to be made in every way delightful. But another thought is suggested by the marked distinction made between the "singers" and the "players." It is that the gifts and endowments of men are very various, but whatever may be their variety, they can all be... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 87:7

Joy fountains in God. Prayer book Version, "All my fresh springs shall be in thee." Jennings and Lowe render," All my well springs [of delight] are singing aloud like instrument players because of [literally, 'in'] thee." The springs are evidently our springs of gladness; and the sentence is best given thus: "Both they that sing and dance, all my fountains of delight are in thee;" with this as the meaning, "every source of pleasure, song, music, dancing, etc; was to be found ha Zion." The... read more

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