Psalm 48:1

Translations

Modern

A song. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, His holy mountain.

Traditional

A Song and Psalm for the sons of Korah. Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness.

Literal

A song. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. Great is YHWH, and greatly to be praised, in the city of our God, the mountain of His holiness.

Latin

Psalmus cantici. Filiis Core, secunda sabbati. Magnus Dominus et laudabilis nimis, in civitate Dei nostri, in monte sancto ejus.

Original

Hebrew

English

A song. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, His holy mountain.

Notes

Psalms 48:1–14

This song of Zion (see also Psalms 46, 76, 87, 122) clearly describes Jerusalem (Zion) as the city of the Great King, where the godly find protection (48:1–3). God rules from Zion with faithfulness, righteousness, and justice, inspiring his people with confidence and joy (Psalm 48:9–11). They dedicate themselves to witnessing Zion's glory so they can share it with the next generation (Psalm 48:8, 12–14).

Theme notes and profiles

Jerusalem Praise Psalms Zion

Related verses

Micah 4:1
In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and the peoples will stream to it.
Zechariah 8:3
This is what the LORD says: “I will return to Zion and dwell in Jerusalem. Then Jerusalem will be called the City of Truth, and the mountain of the LORD of Hosts will be called the Holy Mountain.”
Isaiah 2:2–3
In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it.
Psalm 96:4
For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods.
Psalm 46:4
There is a river whose streams delight the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells.
Psalm 145:3
Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised; His greatness is unsearchable.
Revelation 21:2
I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.
Psalm 87:3
Glorious things are ascribed to you, O city of God. Selah
Psalm 87:1
A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A song. He has founded His city on the holy mountains.
Psalm 47:8
God reigns over the nations; God is seated on His holy throne.
Psalm 86:10
For You are great and perform wonders; You alone are God.
Revelation 21:10–22
And he carried me away in the Spirit to a mountain great and high, and showed me the holy city of Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God,

People

Korah: Levite rebel leader; his descendants became temple servants

Glossary

David Korahite, Korathite Music Numbers, Book of Psalms, Book of Zion

Topics

Church: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To God: Holiness of Jerusalem: Called: City of God Korah: Son of Kohath, and Head of the Family of Sacred Musicians Among the Levites To Praise: Psalms of, for God's Goodness to Israel Praise: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Psalms: Thanksgiving The Holiness of God: should be Magnified

Psalm 48:1

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