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Psalms 87:3 Cross-References
Explore 19 cross-references for Psalms 87:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 87 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah.”
Psalms 87:3 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 87:3
Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah. This verse celebrates Zion's unique identity and the wonderful declarations made about God's chosen city. The address shifts from third person to direct second person—the psalmist now speaks to Zion itself, personalizing the city."Glorious things" (נִכְבָּדוֹת/nikkbadot) comes from kavod, meaning weight, honor, glory, splendor. Nikkbadot (glorious things, honorable matters) emphasizes exceptional worth and magnificence. These aren't ordinary statements but declarations of profound significance and beauty."Are spoken" (מְדֻבָּר/medubar) ...
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Cross-References for Psalms 87:3
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“and they shall be my people.”
“and will do better [to you] than at your beginnings: and you shall know that I am Yahweh.”
“and showed me the holy city”
“the joy of the whole earth”
“and behold”
“and shall flow to the goodness of Yahweh”
“and to the city of the living God”
“the streams of which make the city of God glad”
“Yahweh has forsaken me”
“Because of your judgments.”