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A Place of Joyful Praise
Commentators agree that the singers and dancers depict immense spiritual joy and celebration within Zion, the church. This is not just a party, but a triumphant response to God's blessings and the salvation of His people. The verse portrays the church as a place intended for vibrant, joyful praise.
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Psalms
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 87:7
18th Century
Theologian
As well the singers as the players on instruments shall be there — literally, “The singers as the players on instruments.” The imag…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 87:7
19th Century
Bishop
The literal sense of this most obscure verse is—
“And singers as trumpeters
All my springs in Thee,”
We may paraphrase this, …
John Calvin
On Psalms 87:7
16th Century
Theologian
The meaning of this verse is obscure, partly from its abrupt brevity, and partly from the ambiguity of one word. The word springs is, undo…
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John Gill
On Psalms 87:7
17th Century
Pastor
As well the singers as the players on the instruments shall be
there
In Zion, in the …
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…