Geneva Study Bible <> I {a} was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD.
(a) He rejoices that God had appointed a place where the ark would still remain. Our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem. Our {b} feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem.
(b) Which were wont to wander to and fro, as the ark moved. Jerusalem is builded as a city that is compact together: Jerusalem is builded as a city that is {c} compact together:
(c) By the artificial joining and beauty of the houses, he means the peace and love that was between the citizens. Whither the tribes go up, the tribes of the LORD, unto the testimony of Israel, to give thanks unto the name of the LORD. Whither {d} the tribes go up, the tribes of the LORD, unto the testimony of Israel, to give thanks unto the name of the LORD.
(d) All the tribes according to God's covenant will come and pray there. For there are set thrones of judgment, the thrones of the house of David. For there are set thrones of judgment, the thrones of the house of {e} David.
(e) In whose house God placed the throne of justice, and made it a figure of Christ's kingdom. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.
Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces. Peace be within thy {f} walls, and prosperity within thy palaces.
(f) The favour of God prosper you both within and without. For my brethren and companions' sakes, I will now say, Peace be within thee. For my {g} brethren and companions' sakes, I will now say, Peace be within thee.
(g) Not only for my own sake but for all the faithful. Because of the house of the LORD our God I will seek thy good. Because of the house of the LORD our God I will seek thy good. The Geneva Bible Translation Notes [1599] Bible Hub |
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