Psalm 87:3

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 87:3

(3) The meaning of this verse is obvious in spite of its many grammatical difficulties. The praise of Zion had found many tongues, but the poet implies that he is going to swell the chorus. read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Psalms 87:1-7

The City of God Psalms 87:1 I. It is a remarkable circumstance that the splendid hopes of the Prophets and Psalmist of the Old Testament are always directed to a regenerated society in the future as the greatest blessing of the expected coming of the Messiah. The pious Israelite looked forward to the future of his people, that seed of Abraham which God has chosen for Himself; he did not contemplate his own future apart from theirs. And at times it almost seemed as if the sense of his personal... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Psalms 87:1-7

Psalms 87:1-7ONE clear note sounds in this remarkable psalm. Its single theme is the incorporation of ancestral foes and distant nations with the people of God. Aliens are to be enrolled as home-born citizens of Jerusalem. In modern words, the vision of a universal Church, a brotherhood of humanity, shines radiant before the seer. Other psalmists: and prophets have like insight into the future expansion of the nation, but this psalm stands alone in the emphasis which it places upon the idea of... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Psalms 87:1-7

Psalms 87:0 Zion and Its Coming Glories Another Korah Psalm. Zion is the object of Jehovah’s love where He will manifest His glory. Glorious things are spoken of the city of God. This we learn from many visions of the prophets. When these prophecies are fulfilled and the glory has come, then Rahab (pride--Egypt) and Babylon shall know, as well as Philistia, Tyre and Cush. Nations will be born again and turn to the Lord and share the blessings of the kingdom. Then the singers will sing “All my... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Psalms 87:3

87:3 {b} Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah.(b) Though your glorious estate does not yet appear, wait with patience and God will accomplish his promise. read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Psalms 87:1-7

The first psalm in this lesson suggests Psalms 74:0 on which we did not dwell, but both of which depict the desolations of Judah by the Babylonians (compare Jeremiah 52:12-14 ). On this supposition their date would be that of the captivity, and their author a later Asaph than the Asaph mentioned in David’s time. Psalms 80:0 Has captivity features also. Some would say it relates to the ten tribes, as the preceding psalm does to Judah. The next several psalms are much alike in this respect and... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Psalms 87:3

Surely we cannot be at a loss to apprehend what is meant by the glorious things of the church, which is made glorious within by reason of her glorious Lord, and Head, and King. All his people are made kings and priests to God and the Father in Him; and hence they are declared to be a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people; Rev 1:6 ; 1 Peter 2:9 . But glorious as these things are in themselves, yet I apprehend these are not the things spoken of; for they are... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Psalms 87:3

Prayer. It represented as a person prostrated before God. Homer (Iliad ix.) says, that "supplications are the daughters of Jupiter, lame....with the eyes downcast, and following after injuries," which admirably shews the conditions requisite for prayer. (Calmet) read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 87:1-3

1-3 Christ himself is the Foundation of the church, which God has laid. Holiness is the strength and firmness of the church. Let us not be ashamed of the church of Christ in its meanest condition, nor of those that belong to it, since such glorious things are spoken of it. Other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, even Jesus Christ. The glorious things spoken of Zion by the Spirit, were all typical of Christ, and his work and offices; of the gospel church, its privileges and members;... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Psalms 87:1-7

The Church of God the Spiritual Birthplace of the Nations. A psalm or song for the sons of Korah, a triumphal hymn in the strain of these inspired singers, celebrating the glory of the Church as the means of spiritual blessings to all nations. v. 1. His foundation, that which Jehovah, the Lord of the Church, has laid, is in the holy mountains, the location of the Temple being given in the wide sense, for Jerusalem was situated on several hills, one of which became the hill of the Sanctuary.... read more

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