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As the mountains surround Jerusalem, So Yahweh surrounds his people from this time forth and forevermore.
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A Visual of Divine Protection
Commentators explain that Jerusalem, while on a hill, is surrounded by even higher mountains, creating a natural fortress. This powerful image illustrates how God Himself personally encircles His people. This divine guard is superior to any physical barrier and provides a constant, all-encompassing defense against spiritual and physical threats.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
As the mountains are round about Jerusalem — The Hebrew says, “Jerusalem—the mountains are round about her.” Jerusalem, ex…
19th Century
Anglican
As the mountains. —In the first verse, the stability of the faithful is compared to that of Mount Zion; he…
Baptist
Those who trust in the LORD will be like Mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abides forever. As the mountains are around Jerusalem, so the…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
As the mountains [are] round about Jerusalem
There was Mount Zion on the side of the north, and the mount of Olive…
All those minds that are fixed on God will be truly steadfast. They will be like Mount Zion, as firm as it is—a mountain supported by providence, a…
