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God is Zion's Founder
Commentators agree that this abrupt verse refers to God as the builder. 'His foundation' is that which He has established—the city of Jerusalem (Zion), His chosen place of worship. The 'holy mountains' are the literal hills on which the city was built, deliberately chosen by God for His special dwelling.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 87:1
18th Century
Theologian
His foundation - This is an abrupt beginning of the psalm. The adjective “his” has been supposed by some to refer to the psalm itself, and t…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 87:1
19th Century
Bishop
His foundation. —This abrupt beginning with a clause without a verb has led to the conjecture that a line has dropped away. But th…
John Calvin
On Psalms 87:1
16th Century
Theologian
His foundations are in the holy mountains. Those who understand that Jerusalem is meant here, as if it were said to be founded upon th…
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John Gill
On Psalms 87:1
17th Century
Pastor
His foundation is in the holy mountains.
The Jewish writers connect these words with the title of the psalm, and m…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 87:1–3
17th Century
Minister
Christ himself is the Foundation of the church, which God has laid. Holiness is the strength and firmness of the church.
Let us not be asham…