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Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God shines forth.

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Zion: Source of God's Light

Commentators agree that "Zion" represents the place of God's dwelling and worship—first the Temple, and by extension, the Church. The verse signifies that God's truth, His law, and the principles by which He will judge the world are revealed from among His people. God makes Himself and His standards known through the community He has established.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 50:2

18th Century

Theologian

Out of Zion - The place where God was worshipped, and where he dwelt. Compare the notes at Isaiah 2:3.

The perfection of beauty -<…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Psalms 50:2

19th Century

Bishop

Perfection of beauty — that is, Zion, because the Temple, the residence of Jehovah, was there. (Lamentations 2:15;[Ref…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Psalm 50:1–3

19th Century

Preacher

The mighty God, even the LORD, hath spoken, and called the earth from the rising of the sun unto the going down thereof. Out of Zion, the perfe…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 50:2

17th Century

Pastor

Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God has shined .
] Or "shall shine" F16 ; the past for the future,…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Psalms 50:1–6

17th Century

Minister

This psalm is a psalm of instruction. It tells of the coming of Christ and the day of judgment, in which God will call people to account; and the H…