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A Prophecy of Inclusion
Commentators widely see this verse as a powerful prophecy from God. He declares that people from historically hostile or foreign nations—like Egypt (Rahab), Babylon, and Tyre—will one day be counted 'among them that know me.' This foretells the expansion of God's people beyond ethnic Israel to include believers from all nations in the New Covenant church.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 87:4
18th Century
Theologian
I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon ... - The word Rahab here refers to Egypt. See Isaiah 51:9. It is also applied to Egypt in…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 87:4
19th Century
Bishop
This verse may be paraphrased—
I will mention to my intimates Rahab and Babylon; (I will say) look at Philistia and Tyre—ye…
John Calvin
On Psalms 87:4
16th Century
Theologian
I will make mention of Rahab and Babel. The name of Rahab is used for Egypt in many other parts of Scripture; and this meaning is…
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John Gill
On Psalms 87:4
17th Century
Pastor
I will make mention of Rahab
Not of Rahab the harlot, as Jerom and others of the ancients F25 interpret i…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 87:4–7
17th Century
Minister
The church of Christ is more glorious and excellent than the nations of the earth. In the records of heaven, the humblest of those who are born aga…