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More Than a Physical City
Commentators explain that the "city of God" refers not just to historical Jerusalem, but more importantly, to the Church. The glorious things spoken are promises about God's people throughout history and into eternity, culminating in the New Jerusalem. The church, founded on Christ, is the true and enduring "city of God."
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 87:3
18th Century
Theologian
Glorious things are spoken of you, O city of God—Jerusalem, called the “city of God” as being the place of His unique home on earth…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 87:3
19th Century
Bishop
The meaning of this verse is obvious in spite of its many grammatical difficulties. The praise of Zion had found many tongues, but the poet implies…
John Calvin
On Psalms 87:3
16th Century
Theologian
Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God! The reading literally is, That which is spoken in you are glorious things. We …
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John Gill
On Psalms 87:3
17th Century
Pastor
Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. ]
Which is to be understood not of the city of Jerusalem literall…
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…