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Psalm chapter 87. 1 On the holy mount stands the city he founded; 2 the Lord loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwelling places of Jacob. 3 Glorious things of you are spoken, O city of God.
What does Introduction to Psalms 87 mean? Read commentary on this popular Bible verse and understand the real meaning behind God's Word using John Gill's Exposition of the Bible.
David Guzik commentary on Psalm 87 describes the declaration of the sons of Koran, who praise the greatness and blessing of Zion.
Psalm 87 is a song of the sons of Korah that proclaims God's love for Zion and its inhabitants. It speaks about the glory of Zion, the city of God, and celebrates the universality of God's salvation. The Psalm reveals how God registers those who acknowledge Him, regardless of their origin.
Through the psalmist’s praise for Zion, the Bible reveals seven lessons for praising Jesus. He is worthy of your praise because He offers you: (1) a strong foundation, (2) protection, (3) joy, (4) salvation, (5) transformation, (6) belonging, and (7) eternal life.
Psalm 87. The foregoing psalm was very plain and easy, but in this are things dark and hard to be understood. It is an encomium of Zion, as a type and figure of the gospel-church, to which what is here spoken is very applicable. Zion, for the temple's sake, is here preferred, I.
David Guzik :: Study Guide for Psalm 87. Citizens of Zion. This psalm is simply titled A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A Song. These sons of Korah were Levites, from the family of Kohath. By David’s time it seems they served in the musical aspect of the temple worship (2 Chronicles 20:19).
