Charles Ellicott Commentary Psalms 65:4

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Psalms 65:4

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Psalms 65:4

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach [unto thee], That he may dwell in thy courts: We shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house, Thy holy temple." — Psalms 65:4 (ASV)

Blessed. —The ellipsis of the relative pronoun is common enough (see Psalms 34:8 and other examples), but here the antecedent is also lacking. Perhaps we should read, He whom you choose and bring near will dwell, and so on.

Courts. —From a root meaning to wall round; it is especially applied to the open space within the outer fence of the Tabernacle, or to the different courts of the Temple (Exodus 27:9; 1 Kings 6:36; 1 Kings 7:12).

We shall be satisfied. —Better, Let us be refreshed.

Your holy temple. —Literally, The holy of your temple, which might mean “the holiness of your temple.”