Psalm 48:2

Translations

Modern

Beautiful in loftiness, the joy of all the earth, like the peaks of Zaphon is Mount Zion, the city of the great King.

Traditional

Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is mount Zion, on the sides of the north, the city of the great King.

Literal

Beautiful in elevation, the joy of all the earth, like the peaks of Zaphon is Mount Zion, the city of the great King.

Latin

Fundatur exsultatione universæ terræ mons Sion; latera aquilonis, civitas regis magni.

Original

Hebrew

English

Beautiful in loftiness, the joy of all the earth, like the peaks of Zaphon is Mount Zion, the city of the great King.

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

Psalm 50:2
From Zion, perfect in beauty, God shines forth.
Matthew 5:35
…or by the earth, for it is His footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King.
Lamentations 2:15
All who pass by clap their hands at you in scorn. They hiss and shake their heads at the Daughter of Jerusalem: “Is this the city that was called the perfection of beauty, the joy of all the earth?”
Hebrews 12:22
Instead, you have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem. You have come to myriads of angels
Ezekiel 20:6
On that day I swore to bring them out of the land of Egypt into a land that I had searched out for them, a land flowing with milk and honey, the glory of all lands.
Isaiah 14:13
You said in your heart: “I will ascend to the heavens; I will raise my throne above the stars of God. I will sit on the mount of assembly, in the far reaches of the north.
Daniel 11:16
The invader will do as he pleases, and no one will stand against him. He will establish himself in the Beautiful Land, with destruction in his hand.
Daniel 8:9
From one of these horns a little horn emerged and grew extensively toward the south and the east and toward the Beautiful Land.
Malachi 1:14
“But cursed is the deceiver who has an acceptable male in his flock and vows to give it, but sacrifices a defective animal to the Lord. For I am a great King,” says the LORD of Hosts, “and My name is to be feared among the nations.
Psalm 47:7–8
For God is King of all the earth; sing to Him a psalm of praise.
Isaiah 60:15–20
Whereas you have been forsaken and despised, with no one passing through, I will make you an everlasting pride, a joy from age to age.
Isaiah 66:10
Be glad for Jerusalem and rejoice over her, all who love her. Rejoice greatly with her, all who mourn over her,

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions Zaphon: A city in Gad and a term for the north

Glossary

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

Topics

Church: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Cities: Built in Pleasant Situations Jerusalem: Beautiful for Situation Jerusalem: Called: City of the Great King Jerusalem: Joy of the Whole Earth The Excellency and Glory of the Church: Consist in Its: Eminent Position Zion: Collectively, the Place, the Forms, and the Assemblies of Israelite Worship

Psalm 48:2

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