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Mark well her bulwarks. Consider her palaces, That you may tell it to the next generation.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
Mark ye well her bulwarks - Margin, as in Hebrew, “Set your heart to her bulwarks.” That is, pay close attention to them; make the …
19th Century
Anglican
Consider. —The Hebrew word is peculiar to this passage. The root idea seems to be divide, and the natural sense of di…
Baptist
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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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
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…
13th Century
Catholic
1. Previously, the psalmist invited the nations to sing to God about God’s favors; here, he describes the great joy of the people or the cit…
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