1 A Song; a Psalm of the sons of Korah. Great is Jehovah, and greatly to be praised, In the city of our God, in his holy mountain.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- A Song H7892 (שִׁיר) — a song; abstractly, singing
- Psalm H4210 (מִזְמוֹר) — properly, instrumental music; by implication, a poem set to notes
- for the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Korah H7141 (קֹרַח) — Korach, the name of two Edomites and three Israelites
- Great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and greatly H3966 (מְאֹד) — properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlativ…
- to be praised H1984 (הָלַל) — to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence, to make a show, to boast; and thus to be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causatively, to ce…
- in the city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- of 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…
- the mountain H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- of his holiness H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
2 Beautiful in elevation, the joy of the whole earth, Is mount Zion, on the sides of the north, The city of the great King.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Beautiful H3303 (יָפֶה) — beautiful (literally or figuratively)
- for situation H5131 (נוֹף) — elevation
- the joy H4885 (מָשׂוֹשׂ) — delight, concretely (the cause or object) or abstractly (the feeling)
- of the whole earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- mount H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- Zion H6726 (צִיּוֹן) — Tsijon (as a permanent capital), a mountain of Jerusalem
- the sides H3411 (יְרֵכָה) — properly, the flank; but used only figuratively, the rear or recess
- of the north H6828 (צָפוֹן) — properly, hidden, i.e. dark; used only of the north as a quarter (gloomy and unknown)
- the city H7151 (קִרְיָה) — a city
- of the great H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- King H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
3 God hath made himself known in her palaces for a refuge.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- 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…
- is known H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- in her palaces H759 (אַרְמוֹן) — a citadel (from its height)
- for a refuge H4869 (מִשְׂגָּב) — properly, a cliff (or other lofty or inaccessible place); abstractly, altitude; figuratively, a refuge; Misgab, a place in Moab
4 For, lo, the kings assembled themselves, They passed by together.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For, lo, the kings H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- were assembled H3259 (יָעַד) — to fix upon (by agreement or appointment); by implication, to meet (at a stated time), to summon (to trial), to direct (in a certain quarter or position), to en…
- they passed by H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- together H3162 (יַחַד) — properly, a unit, i.e. (adverb) unitedly
5 They saw it, then were they amazed; They were dismayed, they hasted away.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- They saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- so they marvelled H8539 (תָּמַהּ) — to be in consternation
- they were troubled H926 (בָּהַל) — to tremble inwardly (or palpitate), i.e. (figuratively) be (causative, make) (suddenly) alarmed or agitated; by implication to hasten anxiously
- hasted away H2648 (חָפַז) — properly, to start up suddenly, i.e. (by implication) to hasten away, to fear
6 Trembling took hold of them there, Pain, as of a woman in travail.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Fear H7461 (רַעַד) — a shudder
- took hold H270 (אָחַז) — to seize (often with the accessory idea of holding in possession)
- pain H2427 (חִיל) — a throe (expectant of childbirth)
- as of a woman in travail H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
7 With the east wind Thou breakest the ships of Tarshish.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thou breakest H7665 (שָׁבַר) — to burst (literally or figuratively)
- the ships H591 (אֳנִיָּה) — a ship
- of Tarshish H8659 (תַּרְשִׁישׁ) — Tarshish, a place on the Mediterranean, hence, the ephithet of a merchant vessel (as if for or from that port); also the name of a Persian and of an Israelite
- with an east H6921 (קָדִים) — the fore or front part; hence (by orientation) the East (often adverbially, eastward, for brevity the east wind)
- wind H7307 (רוּחַ) — wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the sky; by re…
8 As we have heard, so have we seen In the city of Jehovah of hosts, in the city of our God: God will establish it for ever. [SelahCross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- As we have heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- so have we seen H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- in the city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- of Armies H6635 (צָבָא) — a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, h…
- of 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…
- 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…
- will establish H3559 (כּוּן) — properly, to be erect (i.e. stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix, prepare, a…
- it for H5704 (עַד) — as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
- ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
- Selah H5542 (סֶלָה) — suspension (of music), i.e. pause
9 We have thought on thy lovingkindness, O God, In the midst of thy temple.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- We have thought H1819 (דָּמָה) — to compare; by implication, to resemble, liken, consider
- of thy lovingkindness H2617 (חֶסֶד) — kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
- O 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…
- in the midst H7130 (קֶרֶב) — properly, the nearest part, i.e. the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition)
- of thy temple H1964 (הֵיכָל) — a large public building, such as a palace or temple
10 As is thy name, O God, So is thy praise unto the ends of the earth: Thy right hand is full of righteousness.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- According to thy name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- O 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…
- thy praise H8416 (תְּהִלָּה) — laudation; specifically (concretely) a hymn
- unto the ends H7099 (קֶצֶו) — a limit
- of the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- thy right hand H3225 (יָמִין) — the right hand or side (leg, eye) of a person or other object (as the stronger and more dexterous); locally, the south
- is full H4390 (מָלֵא) — to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
- of righteousness H6664 (צֶדֶק) — the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity
11 Let mount Zion be glad, Let the daughters of Judah rejoice, Because of thy judgments.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Let mount H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- Zion H6726 (צִיּוֹן) — Tsijon (as a permanent capital), a mountain of Jerusalem
- rejoice H8055 (שָׂמַח) — probably to brighten up, i.e. (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome
- let the daughters H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
- of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- be glad H1523 (גִּיל) — properly, to spin round (under the influence of any violent emotion), i.e. usually rejoice, or (as cringing) fear
- because of thy judgments H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
12 Walk about Zion, and go round about her; Number the towers thereof;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Walk about H5437 (סָבַב) — to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively
- Zion H6726 (צִיּוֹן) — Tsijon (as a permanent capital), a mountain of Jerusalem
- and go round about H5362 (נָקַף) — to strike with more or less violence (beat, fell, corrode); by implication (of attack) to knock together, i.e. surround or circulate
- her: tell H5608 (סָפַר) — properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e. (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e. celebrate
- the towers H4026 (מִגְדָּל) — a tower (from its size or height); by analogy, a rostrum; figuratively, a (pyramidal) bed of flowers
13 Mark ye well her bulwarks; Consider her palaces: That ye may tell it to the generation following.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Mark H7896 (שִׁית) — to place (in a very wide application)
- ye well H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- her bulwarks H2430 (חֵילָה) — an intrenchment
- consider H6448 (פָּסַג) — to cut up, i.e. (figuratively) contemplate
- her palaces H759 (אַרְמוֹן) — a citadel (from its height)
- that ye may tell H5608 (סָפַר) — properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e. (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e. celebrate
- to the generation H1755 (דּוֹר) — properly, a revolution of time, i.e. an age or generation; also a dwelling
- following H314 (אַחֲרוֹן) — hinder; generally, late or last; specifically (as facing the east) western
14 For this God is our God for ever and ever: He will be our guide even unto death.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For this 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…
- 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…
- for ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
- and ever H5703 (עַד) — properly, a (peremptory) terminus, i.e. (by implication) duration, in the sense of advance or perpetuity (substantially as a noun, either with or without a prep…
- he will be our guide H5090 (נָהַג) — to drive forth (a person, an animal or chariot), i.e. lead, carry away; reflexively, to proceed (i.e. impel or guide oneself); also (from the panting induced by…
- unto death H4192 (מוּת) — 'To die for the son', probably the title of a popular song