Psalms 87

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Glorious Things of You Are Spoken

1 His foundation is in the holyHoly: קָדוֹשׁ (Qadosh). The Hebrew qadosh (קָדוֹשׁ) means holy or set apart—separated from common use for God's purposes. God is 'the Holy One of Israel,' utterly distinct from creation in moral perfection. mountains. Holy: Isaiah 56:7, Zechariah 8:3, 2 Peter 1:18. Parallel theme: Psalms 68:16, 2 Chronicles 3:1, Isaiah 28:16, Matthew 16:18 +2

2 The LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. References Lord: Deuteronomy 12:5, Joel 2:32

3 Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity.. Selah. Parallel theme: Revelation 14:1

4 I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man was born there. Parallel theme: Psalms 45:12, 68:31, 89:10, Job 9:13

5 And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the highest himself shall establish her. Parallel theme: Psalms 48:8, Ezekiel 48:35, Matthew 16:18, Romans 8:31

6 The LORD shall count, when he writeth up the people, that this man was born there. Selah. References Lord: Psalms 22:30, Ezekiel 13:9. Parallel theme: Psalms 69:28, Isaiah 4:3, Jeremiah 3:19, Luke 10:20, Philippians 4:3, Revelation 13:8, 20:15 +4

7 As well the singers as the players on instruments shall be there: all my springs are in thee. Parallel theme: Psalms 36:9, 2 Samuel 6:14, 1 Chronicles 23:5, Isaiah 12:3, John 1:16, 4:10, 4:14, Revelation 21:6, 22:1, 22:17 +5