Psalms87
English Standard Version
1A of the of . A . On the stands the city he ;
2the Lord the of more the of .
3 of you are , O of .
4Among those who me I and ; , and , with — one was , they say.
5And of it shall be , This and that were in her; for the himself will her.
6The Lord as he the , This was .
7 and alike say, my are in you.
Cross References
Psalms 87Calvin highlights God rejecting Shiloh/Ephraim to choose Zion, showing his free grace.
Supported by John Calvin
Both JFB and Calvin cite this to show Jehovah himself founded Mount Zion.
Supported by John Calvin, JFB
Both Poole and Calvin note Jerusalem is surrounded by mountains, illustrating safety.
Supported by Matthew Poole, John Calvin
JFB links 'all my springs are in thee' with the river of spiritual joy.
Supported by JFB
JFB notes God choosing Zion for his habitation shows his special love and desire.
Supported by JFB
JFB connects people saying 'I am the Lord's' with being born in Zion.
Supported by JFB
JFB links the divine register of citizens with being written among the living in Jerusalem.
Supported by JFB
Henry identifies Christ himself as the ultimate spiritual foundation of the church.
Supported by Matthew Henry
Poole references Ethiopia stretching out her hands to God as part of Zion's registry.
Supported by Matthew Poole
Poole lists Egypt (Rahab) and Babylon joining Israel as God's acknowledged people.
Supported by Matthew Poole
Poole aligns the mother city of Zion with the Jerusalem above, mother of us all.
Supported by Matthew Poole
Poole contrasts the register of God's true citizens with false prophets excluded from Israel's writing.
Supported by Matthew Poole
Calvin highlights that 'the highest himself shall establish her' echoes God establishing his city forever.
Supported by John Calvin
Henry links drawing water from the wells of salvation to 'all my springs are in thee.'
Supported by Matthew Henry
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