Psalm 84:7

Translations

Modern

They go from strength to strength, until each appears before God in Zion.

Traditional

They go from strength to strength, every one of them in Zion appeareth before God.

Literal

They go from strength to strength; each appears before God in Zion.

Latin

Etenim benedictionem dabit legislator; ibunt de virtute in virtutem: videbitur Deus deorum in Sion.

Original

Hebrew

English

They go from strength to strength, until each appears before God in Zion.

Notes

Psalms 84:5–7

The pilgrimage to Jerusalem reminded people of the exodus, when God provided for his people in a wonderful way (see Psalm 78:15–16; 105:41). The psalmist describes how the hardships of the journey turn into joy when the travelers arrive.

Psalms 84:1–12

The psalmist deeply longs for God's presence. He feels weak with longing as he thinks about the temple and the pilgrims traveling to Jerusalem (Psalm 84:1–7). He prays for himself and the community (Psalm 84:8–9).

The end of the psalm (Psalm 84:10–12) shows that the temple represents God. The psalmist truly desires God's presence. He understands that God's goodness is better than life and that only God can grant his people favor and honor (Psalm 84:10–11).

Theme notes and profiles

Zion

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Deuteronomy 16:16
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My soul thirsts for God, the living God. When shall I come and appear in God’s presence?
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And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and welcome you into My presence, so that you also may be where I am.
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He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit, and every branch that does bear fruit, He prunes to make it even more fruitful.
Jeremiah 31:6
For there will be a day when watchmen will call out on the hills of Ephraim, ‘Arise, let us go up to Zion, to the LORD our God!’”

Parallels

John 1:14–18

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

Baca, Valley of Gittith Korahite, Korathite Music Numbers, Book of Power Psalms, Book of Zion

Topics

Church: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Grace of God: Growth In Pilgrims and Strangers: As Saints They are Strengthened by God Righteous: Described Select Readings: The Joy of the Righteous the Anniversary Feasts: The Dangers and Difficulties Encountered in Going up To, the First Temple was Called: Zion

Psalm 84:7

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