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Psalms 87:4 — Meaning and Application
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King James Version
" I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man was born "
Psalms 87:4
Verse in Context
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The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.
Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah.
I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man was born
And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the highest himself shall establish
The LORD shall count, when he writeth up the people, that this man was born there. Selah.
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Psalms 87:1
"[[A Psalm or Song for the sons of Korah.]] His foundation is in the holy mountains."
Psalms 87:2
"The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob."
Psalms 87:3
"Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah."
Psalms 87:5
"And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the highest himself shall establish"
Psalms 87:6
"The LORD shall count, when he writeth up the people, that this man was born there. Selah."
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