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God's Heavenly Census
Commentators explain that this verse describes a divine census. God Himself is the one who "writes up the peoples," and He confers the highest honor on those registered as citizens of Zion (a metaphor for the Church). This divine recognition surpasses any earthly status or birthplace, marking a person as belonging to God's own people.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 87:6
18th Century
Theologian
The Lord shall count – That is, God himself will honor those who are so born. In the previous verse, the effect of such a birth was…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 87:6
19th Century
Bishop
The proud boast of the preceding verse is repeated here with allusion to the census or birth-register of citizens. (Isaiah 4:3;[Referen…
John Calvin
On Psalms 87:6
16th Century
Theologian
The Lord will recount, when he writeth the peoples. The meaning is that Zion will acquire such renown that it will stir all people with th…
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John Gill
On Psalms 87:6
17th Century
Pastor
The Lord shall count when he writeth up the people ,
and]. Not in the Lamb's book of life; for that was written from…
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…