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Psalms 87 Explained — Zion's Citizens Written By The Lord

The psalm lifts Zion above other dwellings and speaks of Rahab, Babylon, and others named as hers by God's record. This chapter establishes belonging as God's gift, and it ends with singers declaring that all their springs are in Him.

Summary

Psalm 87:1–3 – Glorious Zion What happens: God loves Zion’s gates and calls it glorious. His city is His chosen dwelling. What it means: God chooses a people and a place. His presence gives true honor.

Psalm 87:4–7 – Born in her What happens: Nations like Egypt and Babylon are counted as born in Zion. All singers say, “All my springs are in you.” What it means: God’s grace creates a new citizenship. Worshipers from every nation find life in God’s city.

Application

  • Find your identity in belonging to God’s people.
  • Celebrate the inclusion of the nations in God’s family.
  • Drink deeply from the life God gives in His presence.

Bible

1A Psalm or Song for the sons of Korah. His foundation is in the holy mountains.

2The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.

3Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah.

4I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man was born there.

5And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the highest himself shall establish her.

6The LORD shall count, when he writeth up the people, that this man was born there. Selah.

7As well the singers as the players on instruments shall be there: all my springs are in thee.

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