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Praise Yahweh, Jerusalem! Praise your God, Zion!
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The Church's Special Call to Praise
Commentators like Calvin, Gill, and Henry explain that "Jerusalem" and "Zion" symbolize the Church throughout all ages, not just the ancient city. This verse is a specific summons for God's covenant people to offer praise for the unique blessings, protection, and relationship they have with Him, which are distinct from the general blessings experienced by all humanity.
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Psalms
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem ... - In addition to this general praise in which all may unite, there are special reasons why Jerusalem and …
19th Century
Anglican
Praise. — For this verb, properly stroke, or soothe, see Psalms 63:5.
Baptist
Praise the LORD, O Jerusalem; praise your God, O Zion. For he has strengthened the bars of your gates; he has blessed your children within you.…
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16th Century
Protestant
Celebrate Jehovah, O Jerusalem! Having spoken in general of the mercies of God, he again addresses his discourse to the Lord’s people, who…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem The inhabitants of it, as Kimchi; not Jerusalem in a literal sense, for this respects f…
The church, like Jerusalem of old, built up and preserved by the wisdom, power, and goodness of God, is exhorted to praise him for all the benefits…
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