Psalms 132:8

"“We will go into his dwelling place. We will worship at his footstool.”"

Key Reflection

In Psalms 132:8, the phrase “We will go into his dwelling place. We will worship at his footstool” evokes a scene of profound reverence and adoration. The concept of "dwelling place" or "tabernacle" refers to a sacred space, likely the temple, where God's presence is manifest. The act of worshipping "at his footstool" symbolizes the deepest humility and complete devotion, as the footstool was a low seat used by servants for their masters. This imagery reflects the idea that worship should be both heartfelt and humble, aligning with the broader theme of seeking God's presence and blessing in the Psalms.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Arise, O Lord, into thy rest -Into that which is appointed for its permanent place of repose, that it may no longer be removed from spot to spot. This is spoken of the ark, considered as the place where God, by an appropriate symbol, abode. That symbol - the Shechinah - rested on the cover of the ark. The same language was used by Solomon at the dedication of the temple: “Now, therefore, arise, O Lord God, into thy resting place, thou and the ark of thy strength,”2 Chronicles 6:41. Thou, and the ark of thy strength -The ark, the symbol of the divine power, as if the power of God resided there, or as if the Almighty had his abode there.

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