King James Version

What Does psalm 27:4 Mean?

psalm 27:4 in the King James Version says “One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of ...” — study this verse from psalm chapter 27 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.

“One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple. the beauty: or, the delight”

psalm 27:4 · King James Version

Context

2

When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell. came: Heb. approached against me

3

Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.

4

One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple. the beauty: or, the delight

5

For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.

6

And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD. joy: Heb. shouting

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