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Psalms 147:12 Cross-References
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“Praise the LORD, O Jerusalem; praise thy God, O Zion.”
Psalms 147:12 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 147:12
Praise the LORD, O Jerusalem; praise thy God, O Zion. This verse marks a structural shift in the psalm, transitioning from celebrating God's universal providence to His particular covenant relationship with Israel. The imperative shabbechi (שַׁבְּחִי, "praise") appears twice in parallel Hebrew poetry, intensifying the call to worship. The first address is to "Jerusalem" (Yerushalayim, יְרוּשָׁלַ ִם), the political capital, while the second is to "Zion" (Tziyon, צִיּוֹן), the religious center where the temple stood.The phrase "thy God" (Elohayik, אֱלֹהַיִךְ) uses the second-person singular poss...
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Cross-References for Psalms 147:12
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“you inhabitant of Zion; for the Holy One of Israel is great in the midst of you!,Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee., צַהֲלִי וָרֹנִּי יוֹשֶׁבֶת צִיּוֹן כִּי־גָדוֹל בְּקִרְבֵּךְ קְדוֹשׁ יִשְׂרָאֵל׃ פ ,Cry aloud and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion, For great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee.”
“who publishes peace”
“O Zion”
“Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.”
“praise Yahweh! House of Aaron”