Psalms 48:11
Let mount Zion rejoice, let the daughters of Judah be glad, because of thy judgments.
Original Language Analysis
יִשְׂמַ֤ח׀
rejoice
H8055
יִשְׂמַ֤ח׀
rejoice
Strong's:
H8055
Word #:
1 of 8
probably to brighten up, i.e., (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome
הַר
Let mount
H2022
הַר
Let mount
Strong's:
H2022
Word #:
2 of 8
a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
צִיּ֗וֹן
Zion
H6726
צִיּ֗וֹן
Zion
Strong's:
H6726
Word #:
3 of 8
tsijon (as a permanent capital), a mountain of jerusalem
תָּ֭גֵלְנָה
be glad
H1523
תָּ֭גֵלְנָה
be glad
Strong's:
H1523
Word #:
4 of 8
properly, to spin round (under the influence of any violent emotion), i.e., usually rejoice, or (as cringing) fear
בְּנ֣וֹת
let the daughters
H1323
בְּנ֣וֹת
let the daughters
Strong's:
H1323
Word #:
5 of 8
a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
יְהוּדָ֑ה
of Judah
H3063
יְהוּדָ֑ה
of Judah
Strong's:
H3063
Word #:
6 of 8
jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
Cross References
Psalms 97:8Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O LORD.Revelation 15:4Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art holy: for all nations shall come and worship before thee; for thy judgments are made manifest.Revelation 18:20Rejoice over her, thou heaven, and ye holy apostles and prophets; for God hath avenged you on her.Zechariah 9:9Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.Luke 23:28But Jesus turning unto them said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children.
Historical Context
The 'daughters of Judah' refers to the smaller towns dependent on Jerusalem's protection. When God defends Zion, the surrounding communities share the blessing and join the celebration.
Questions for Reflection
- Why do God's 'judgments' produce rejoicing among His people?
- How does seeing justice done create community-wide gladness?
Analysis & Commentary
Mount Zion rejoices, and the 'daughters of Judah' (the towns of Judah) are glad 'because of thy judgments.' God's judgments--decisions, decrees, verdicts--produce joy, not fear, among His people. Those who trust Him welcome His justice because it vindicates the oppressed and condemns the wicked.