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The Church's True Defenses
Commentators explain that the 'bulwarks' and 'palaces' of Zion are not just physical structures. They represent the spiritual realities that protect the Church: God's power, His everlasting promises, His covenant love, and Christ as the unshakeable foundation. As Matthew Henry notes, the 'precious ordinances are its palaces, what precious promises are its bulwarks.'
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 48:13
18th Century
Theologian
Mark ye well her bulwarks - Margin, as in Hebrew, “Set your heart to her bulwarks.” That is, pay close attention to them; make the …
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 48:13
19th Century
Bishop
Consider. —The Hebrew word is peculiar to this passage. The root idea seems to be divide, and the natural sense of di…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 48:8–14
19th Century
Preacher
As we have heard, so have we seen in the city of the LORD of hosts, in the city of our God: God will establish it for ever. Selah.
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John Gill
On Psalms 48:13
17th Century
Pastor
Mark you well her bulwarks
Such as the free favour of God in Christ; which is not only as a shield, but as a bulwark…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 48:8–14
17th Century
Minister
Here we see the application that God's people are to make of His glorious and gracious appearances on their behalf. Let our faith in the word of Go…