Psalms 126:2

"A Song of Ascents. When the LORD brought back those who returned to Zion, we were like those who dream."

Key Reflection

This verse portrays the returnees to Jerusalem as experiencing a miraculous and almost surreal joy, akin to a dream, highlighting the wonder of their redemption and the transformative power of God's deliverance. It emphasizes that their restored presence in Zion was so unexpected and glorious that it seemed beyond belief or imagination.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Then was our mouth filled with laughter -Then were we happy; completely happy. SeeJob 8:21. And our tongue with singing -We expressed our joy in songs - the natural expression of joy. Young converts - those “turned” from sin to God - sing. Their feelings find expression in the songs of Zion. This is natural; this is proper; this will occur when sinners are converted. An assemblage of young converts is always a happy assemblage; a place where there is a “revival” of religion is always a happy place - full of songs and singing. Then said they among the heathen -The nations; the people among whom they dwelt.

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