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Psalms 87
1¶ A Psalm [or] Song for the sons of Korah. His foundation [is] in the holy mountains.
2The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.
3Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah.
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.
5And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the highest himself shall establish her.
6The LORD shall count, when he writeth up the people, [that] this [man] was born there. Selah.
7As well the singers as the players on instruments [shall be there]: all my springs [are] in thee.
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Babylon: City of Prophecies Concerning Psalm 87:4
“I will mention Rahab and Babylon among those who know Me—along with Philistia, Tyre, and Cush—when I say, ‘This one was born in Zion.’”
Babylon: Predictions Respecting: Preaching of the Gospel In Psalm 87:4
“I will mention Rahab and Babylon among those who know Me—along with Philistia, Tyre, and Cush—when I say, ‘This one was born in Zion.’”
Book of Life Psalm 87:6
The LORD will record in the register of the peoples: “This one was born in Zion.” Selah
Church: Loved by Believers Psalm 87:7
Singers and pipers will proclaim, “All my springs of joy are in You.”
Church: Privileges of Psalm 87:5
And it will be said of Zion: “This one and that one were born in her, and the Most High Himself will establish her.”
Church: Prophecies Concerning Prosperity of Psalm 87:4
“I will mention Rahab and Babylon among those who know Me—along with Philistia, Tyre, and Cush—when I say, ‘This one was born in Zion.’”
Church: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Psalm 87:1–6
A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A song. He has founded His city on the holy mountains. / The LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. / Glorious things are ascribed to you, O city of God. Selah
Egypt: Called: Rahab Psalm 87:4
“I will mention Rahab and Babylon among those who know Me—along with Philistia, Tyre, and Cush—when I say, ‘This one was born in Zion.’”
Egypt: The Country of: Called Rahab Psalm 87:4
“I will mention Rahab and Babylon among those who know Me—along with Philistia, Tyre, and Cush—when I say, ‘This one was born in Zion.’”
Ethiopia: Prophecies Concerning the Conversion of Psalm 87:4
“I will mention Rahab and Babylon among those who know Me—along with Philistia, Tyre, and Cush—when I say, ‘This one was born in Zion.’”
Foundation: Hope of Saints Psalm 87:1
A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A song. He has founded His city on the holy mountains.
Fountains and Springs of Constant Supplies of Grace Psalm 87:7
Singers and pipers will proclaim, “All my springs of joy are in You.”
God: Preserver Psalm 87:5
And it will be said of Zion: “This one and that one were born in her, and the Most High Himself will establish her.”
God: Providence of Psalm 87:5
And it will be said of Zion: “This one and that one were born in her, and the Most High Himself will establish her.”
House: Architecture of Figurative Psalm 87:1
A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A song. He has founded His city on the holy mountains.
Israel, Prophecies Concerning: Captivity of Nehemiah is Commissioned to Lead the Remainder of the Captivity Psalm 87:1
A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A song. He has founded His city on the holy mountains.
Jesus, the Christ: Prophecies Concerning Universality of the Kingdom of Psalm 87:1–5
A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A song. He has founded His city on the holy mountains. / The LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. / Glorious things are ascribed to you, O city of God. Selah
Korah: Son of Kohath, and Head of the Family of Sacred Musicians Among the Levites To Psalm 87:1
A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A song. He has founded His city on the holy mountains.
Music: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Psalm 87:7
Singers and pipers will proclaim, “All my springs of joy are in You.”
Philistia: The Sea Coast in the West of the Territories of the Tribes of Dan and Simeon Psalm 87:4
“I will mention Rahab and Babylon among those who know Me—along with Philistia, Tyre, and Cush—when I say, ‘This one was born in Zion.’”
Psalms: Prophetic Psalm 87:1
A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A song. He has founded His city on the holy mountains.
Rahab: A Symbolic Name Applied to Egypt Psalm 87:4
“I will mention Rahab and Babylon among those who know Me—along with Philistia, Tyre, and Cush—when I say, ‘This one was born in Zion.’”
Regeneration: General Scriptures Concerning Psalm 87:4, 6
“I will mention Rahab and Babylon among those who know Me—along with Philistia, Tyre, and Cush—when I say, ‘This one was born in Zion.’” / The LORD will record in the register of the peoples: “This one was born in Zion.” Selah
Righteous: Described Psalm 87:5, 6
And it will be said of Zion: “This one and that one were born in her, and the Most High Himself will establish her.” / The LORD will record in the register of the peoples: “This one was born in Zion.” Selah
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Psalms 87:1-3 Verses 1-3
Christ himself is the Foundation of the church, which God has laid. Holiness is the strength and firmness of the church. Let us not be ashamed of the church of Christ in its meanest condition, nor of those that belong to it, since such glorious things are spoken of it. Other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, even Jesus Christ. The glorious things spoken of Zion by the Spirit, were all typical of Christ, and his work and offices; of the gospel church, its privileges and members; of heaven, its glory and perfect happiness.
Psalms 87:4-7 Verses 4-7
The church of Christ is more glorious and excellent than the nations of the earth. In the records of heaven, the meanest of those who are born again stand registered. When God renders to every man according to his works, he shall observe who enjoyed the privileges of his sanctuary. To them much was given, and of them much will be required. Let those that dwell in Zion, mark this, and live up to their profession. Zion's songs shall be sung with joy and triumph. The springs of the joy of a carnal worldling are in wealth and pleasure; but of a gracious soul, in the word of God and prayer. All grace and consolation are derived from Christ, through his ordinances, to the souls of believers.