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God's Presence, Not the Place
Commentators emphasize that the psalmist's deep love for the 'tabernacles' was not for the architecture but for the presence of the 'living God' within them. Scholars like Spurgeon and Calvin note that whether in a temporary tent or a grand temple, the true loveliness of a place of worship comes from encountering God and His people there.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 84:1
18th Century
Theologian
How amiable - How much to be loved; how lovely. The word amiable is now used to denote a quality of mind or disposition—as gentle, affection…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 84:1
19th Century
Bishop
How amiable. —Better, How loved and how lovable. The Hebrew word combines both senses.
Tabernacles.
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 84:1
19th Century
Preacher
How amiable are thy tabernacles, O LORD of hosts!
How amiable—how lovely—are thy tabernacles! The temple was not …
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John Calvin
On Psalms 84:1
16th Century
Theologian
How amiable are thy tabernacles, O Jehovah of Hosts! David complains of being deprived of the freedom to access the Church of God, there t…
John Gill
On Psalms 84:1
17th Century
Pastor
How amiable are your tabernacles, O Lord of hosts !
Which were erected in the wilderness by Moses at the command of …
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 84:1–7
17th Century
Minister
The ordinances of God are the believer's solace in this evil world. In them he enjoys the presence of the living God, and this causes him to regret…