Psalms 87:1-7

This Ps. expands the thought of Psalms 86:9. Zion is the chosen dwelling of God (Psalms 87:1), the spiritual birthplace of the other nations (Psalms 87:4), and the source of joy to them all (Psalms 87:7). In Psalms 86:4 God is the speaker. The mention of Babylon as no longer an enemy of Israel, but... [ Continue Reading ]

Psalms 87:4

RAHAB] Egypt: see Isaiah 30:7; Isaiah 51:9; Psalms 89:10. TO THEM THAT KNOW ME] RV 'as among them that know me.' THIS _man_] RV 'this one,' this nation. So in Psalms 87:6.... [ Continue Reading ]

Psalms 87:6

PEOPLE] RV 'peoples.' God is represented as making a register of the nations which have been born into His kingdom. 7A. RV 'They that sing as well as they that dance _shall say._' The nations which have been born again will rejoice in their new connexion with Zion, and will address her accordingly.... [ Continue Reading ]

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