Psalms 87:1

"Psalms."

Key Reflection

The phrase "Psalms" in Psalms 87:1 refers to the collection of hymns, prayers, and songs that form a significant part of Israel's sacred literature. These psalms often express deep spiritual sentiments and are rooted in the history and faith of the people, making them a testament to their relationship with God and their understanding of divine covenant.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

His foundation -This is an abrupt commencement of the psalm. The adjective “his” has been supposed by some to refer to the psalm itself, and this expression has been considered to be a part of the title to the psalm, meaning that the foundation of the psalm is the holy mountain where the praises of God were celebrated; that is Zion. This, however, is a forced and unnatural interpretation. The most obvious explanation is to refer it to God, and the meaning is, that his “foundation,” or that which he had founded and established, to wit, the place for his worship, or for the institutions of religion, was in the holy mountains of Jerusalem.

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