Psalms 87:4 — Meaning and Application

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 there.”

Psalms 87:4

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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 there.

And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the highest himself shall establish her.

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. {for the sons: or, of the sons}"

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 her."

Psalms 87:6

"The LORD shall count, when he writeth up the people, {that} this {man} was born there. Selah."

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