1 A Song of Ascents; of David. I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go unto the house of Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- A Song H7892 (שִׁיר) — a song; abstractly, singing
- of degrees H4609 (מַעֲלָה) — elevation, i.e. the act (literally, a journey to a higher place, figuratively, a thought arising), or (concretely) the condition (literally, a step or grade-mar…
- of David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- I was glad H8055 (שָׂמַח) — probably to brighten up, i.e. (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome
- when they said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto me, Let us go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- into the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
2 Our feet are standing Within thy gates, O Jerusalem,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Our feet H7272 (רֶגֶל) — a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step; by euphemistically the pudenda
- shall stand H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- within thy gates H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
- O Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
3 Jerusalem, that art builded As a city that is compact together;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- is builded H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
- as a city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- that is compact H2266 (חָבַר) — to join (literally or figuratively); specifically (by means of spells) to fascinate
- together H3162 (יַחַד) — properly, a unit, i.e. (adverb) unitedly
4 Whither the tribes go up, even the tribes of Jehovah, For an ordinance for Israel, To give thanks unto the name of Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Whither H8033 (שָׁם) — there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence
- the tribes H7626 (שֵׁבֶט) — a scion, i.e. (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan
- go up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- of Yah H3050 (יָהּ) — Jah, the sacred name
- unto the testimony H5715 (עֵדוּת) — testimony
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- to give thanks H3034 (יָדָה) — physically, to throw (a stone, an arrow) at or away; especially to revere or worship (with extended hands); intensively, to bemoan (by wringing the hands)
- unto the name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
5 For there are set thrones for judgment, The thrones of the house of David.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For there are set H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- thrones H3678 (כִּסֵּא) — properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied)
- of judgment H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
- the thrones H3678 (כִּסֵּא) — properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied)
- of the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: They shall prosper that love thee.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Pray H7592 (שָׁאַל) — to inquire; by implication, to request; by extension, to demand
- for the peace H7965 (שָׁלוֹם) — safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace
- of Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- they shall prosper H7951 (שָׁלָה) — to be tranquil, i.e. secure or successful
- that love H157 (אָהַב) — to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
7 Peace be within thy walls, And prosperity within thy palaces.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Peace H7965 (שָׁלוֹם) — safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace
- be within thy walls H2426 (חֵיל) — an army; also (by analogy,) an intrenchment
- prosperity H7962 (שַׁלְוָה) — security (genuine or false)
- within thy palaces H759 (אַרְמוֹן) — a citadel (from its height)
8 For my brethren and companions’ sakes, I will now say, Peace be within thee.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For my brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- and companions’ H7453 (רֵעַ) — an associate (more or less close)
- sakes, I will now say H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- Peace H7965 (שָׁלוֹם) — safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace
9 For the sake of the house of Jehovah our God I will seek thy good.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Because of the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- our God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- I will seek H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
- thy good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…