Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version As we have heard, so we have seen in the city of the LORD Almighty, in the city of our God: God makes her secure forever. New Living Translation We had heard of the city’s glory, but now we have seen it ourselves— the city of the LORD of Heaven’s Armies. It is the city of our God; he will make it safe forever. Interlude English Standard Version As we have heard, so have we seen in the city of the LORD of hosts, in the city of our God, which God will establish forever. Selah Berean Standard Bible As we have heard, so we have seen in the city of the LORD of Hosts, in the city of our God: God will establish her forever. Selah King James Bible As we have heard, so have we seen in the city of the LORD of hosts, in the city of our God: God will establish it for ever. Selah. New King James Version As we have heard, So we have seen In the city of the LORD of hosts, In the city of our God: God will establish it forever. Selah New American Standard Bible Just as we have heard, so have we seen In the city of the LORD of armies, in the city of our God; God will establish her forever. Selah NASB 1995 As we have heard, so have we seen In the city of the LORD of hosts, in the city of our God; God will establish her forever. Selah. NASB 1977 As we have heard, so have we seen In the city of the LORD of hosts, in the city of our God; God will establish her forever. Selah. Legacy Standard Bible As we have heard, so have we seen In the city of Yahweh of hosts, in the city of our God; God will establish her forever. Selah. Amplified Bible As we have heard, so have we seen In the city of the LORD of hosts, in the city of our God: God will establish her forever. Selah. Christian Standard Bible Just as we heard, so we have seen in the city of the LORD of Armies, in the city of our God; God will establish it forever. Selah Holman Christian Standard Bible Just as we heard, so we have seen in the city of Yahweh of Hosts, in the city of our God; God will establish it forever. Selah American Standard Version 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. [Selah Contemporary English Version We had heard about it, and now we have seen it in the city of our God, the LORD All-Powerful. This is the city that God will let stand forever. English Revised Version As we have heard, so have we seen in the city of the LORD of hosts, in the city of our God: God will establish it for ever. Selah GOD'S WORD® Translation The things we had only heard about, we have now seen in the city of the LORD of Armies, in the city of our God. God makes Zion stand firm forever. [Selah] Good News Translation We have heard what God has done, and now we have seen it in the city of our God, the LORD Almighty; he will keep the city safe forever. International Standard Version Just as we have heard, so have we seen; in the city of the LORD of the heavenly armies— even in the city of our God— God will establish her forever. Interlude Majority Standard Bible As we have heard, so we have seen in the city of the LORD of Hosts, in the city of our God: God will establish her forever. Selah NET Bible We heard about God's mighty deeds, now we have seen them, in the city of the LORD, the invincible Warrior, in the city of our God. God makes it permanently secure. (Selah) New Heart English Bible As we have heard, so we have seen, in the city of the LORD of hosts, in the city of our God. God will establish it forever. Selah. Webster's Bible Translation As we have heard, so have we seen in the city of the LORD of hosts, in the city of our God: God will establish it for ever. Selah. World English Bible As we have heard, so we have seen, in the city of Yahweh of Armies, in the city of our God. God will establish it forever. Selah. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAs we have heard, so we have seen, "" In the city of YHWH of hosts, "" In the city of our God, God establishes her for all time. Selah. Young's Literal Translation As we have heard, so we have seen, In the city of Jehovah of hosts, In the city of our God, God doth establish her -- to the age. Selah. Smith's Literal Translation As we heard, so we saw in the city of Jehovah of armies, in the city of our God: God will prepare it even forever. Silence. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAs we have heard, so have we seen, in the city of the Lord of hosts, in the city of our God: God hath founded it for ever. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible What we had heard we have now seen in the city of the LORD of hosts, In the city of our God, which God establishes forever. Selah New Revised Standard Version As we have heard, so have we seen in the city of the LORD of hosts, in the city of our God, which God establishes forever. Selah Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAs we have heard, so have we seen in the city of our God; God will establish it for ever. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated As we have heard, so we have seen in the city of LORD JEHOVAH of hosts, in the city of our God; God shall establish it unto eternity. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917As we have heard, so have we seen In the city of the LORD of hosts, in the city of our God-- God establish it for ever. Selah Brenton Septuagint Translation As we have heard, so have we also seen, in the city of the Lord of hosts, in the city of our God: God has founded it for ever. Pause. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Broken Bondage…7With a wind from the east You wrecked the ships of Tarshish. 8As we have heard, so we have seen in the city of the LORD of Hosts, in the city of our God: God will establish her forever. Selah 9Within Your temple, O God, we contemplate Your loving devotion.… Cross References Isaiah 33:20-21 Look upon Zion, the city of our appointed feasts. Your eyes will see Jerusalem, a peaceful pasture, a tent that does not wander; its tent pegs will not be pulled up, nor will any of its cords be broken. / But there the Majestic One, our LORD, will be for us a place of rivers and wide canals, where no galley with oars will row, and no majestic vessel will pass. Revelation 21:2-3 I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. / And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God. Psalm 46:4-5 There is a river whose streams delight the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells. / God is within her; she will not be moved. God will help her when morning dawns. Isaiah 60:14 The sons of your oppressors will come and bow down to you; all who reviled you will fall facedown at your feet and call you the City of the LORD, Zion of the Holy One of Israel. Hebrews 12:22-23 Instead, you have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem. You have come to myriads of angels / in joyful assembly, to the congregation of the firstborn, enrolled in heaven. You have come to God the Judge of all, to the spirits of the righteous made perfect, Zechariah 8:3 This is what the LORD says: “I will return to Zion and dwell in Jerusalem. Then Jerusalem will be called the City of Truth, and the mountain of the LORD of Hosts will be called the Holy Mountain.” Revelation 3:12 The one who overcomes I will make a pillar in the temple of My God, and he will never again leave it. Upon him I will write the name of My God, and the name of the city of My God (the new Jerusalem that comes down out of heaven from My God), and My new name. Isaiah 2:2-3 In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. / And many peoples will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. Micah 4:1-2 In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and the peoples will stream to it. / And many nations will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways, so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. Revelation 21:10-11 And he carried me away in the Spirit to a mountain great and high, and showed me the holy city of Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God, / shining with the glory of God. Its radiance was like a most precious jewel, like a jasper, as clear as crystal. Psalm 87:3 Glorious things are ascribed to you, O city of God. Selah Isaiah 26:1-2 In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah: We have a strong city; salvation is established as its walls and ramparts. / Open the gates so a righteous nation may enter—one that remains faithful. Revelation 14:1 Then I looked and saw the Lamb standing on Mount Zion, and with Him 144,000 who had His name and His Father’s name written on their foreheads. 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!’” Ezekiel 48:35 The perimeter of the city will be 18,000 cubits, and from that day on the name of the city will be: THE LORD IS THERE.” Treasury of Scripture As we have heard, so have we seen in the city of the LORD of hosts, in the city of our God: God will establish it for ever. Selah. As we Psalm 44:1,2 To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, Maschil. We have heard with our ears, O God, our fathers have told us, what work thou didst in their days, in the times of old… Psalm 78:3-6 Which we have heard and known, and our fathers have told us… Isaiah 38:19 The living, the living, he shall praise thee, as I do this day: the father to the children shall make known thy truth. city of the Lord Psalm 48:1,2 A Song and Psalm for the sons of Korah. Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness… God Psalm 46:5 God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early. Psalm 87:5 And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the highest himself shall establish her. Isaiah 2:2 And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the LORD'S house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it. Jump to Previous Age Almighty Armies City Ears Establish Establishes Forever Heard Hosts Makes Secure SelahJump to Next Age Almighty Armies City Ears Establish Establishes Forever Heard Hosts Makes Secure SelahPsalm 48 1. The ornaments and privileges of the churchAs we have heard, so we have seen This phrase emphasizes the reliability and fulfillment of God's promises. The psalmist reflects on the oral traditions and teachings about God's mighty acts and now witnesses them firsthand. This mirrors the biblical principle that faith comes by hearing (Romans 10:17) and is confirmed by experience. It underscores the continuity of God's faithfulness across generations, as seen in the history of Israel. in the city of the LORD of Hosts, in the city of our God: God will establish her forever. Selah Persons / Places / Events 1. City of the LORD of HostsThis refers to Jerusalem, often seen as the spiritual and political center of Israel, representing God's presence and protection. 2. City of our God Another reference to Jerusalem, emphasizing its divine significance and the special relationship between God and His chosen city. 3. LORD of Hosts A title for God that highlights His sovereignty and command over the heavenly armies, underscoring His power and authority. 4. God's Establishment The act of God securing and sustaining Jerusalem, symbolizing His eternal covenant and faithfulness to His people. 5. Selah A term used in the Psalms, possibly indicating a pause for reflection or musical interlude, inviting the reader to meditate on the preceding message. Teaching Points God's FaithfulnessJust as God established Jerusalem, He is faithful to establish His promises in our lives. We can trust in His unchanging nature. Divine Protection The imagery of God as the LORD of Hosts assures us of His protection. In times of trouble, we can rely on His strength and sovereignty. Eternal Perspective The promise of God establishing His city forever encourages us to live with an eternal perspective, focusing on His kingdom rather than temporary earthly concerns. Reflective Pause The use of "Selah" invites us to pause and reflect on God's works and promises. Taking time to meditate on His Word can deepen our understanding and faith.(8) As we have heard.--The generations of a religious nation are "bound each to each by natural piety." Probably here the ancient tale of the overthrow of Pharaoh and his host recurred to the poet's mind. God will establish it.--Better, God will preserve her for ever, i.e., the holy city. This forms the refrain of the song, and probably should be restored between the parts of Psalm 48:3. Verse 8. - As we have heard, so have we seen in the city of the Lord of hosts, in the city of our God; i.e. as we have heard of former deliverances of Jerusalem from the attacks of enemies; e.g. from Shishak (2 Chronicles 12:2-12), from Zorah (2 Chronicles 14:9-13), so now we have seen with our own eyes a deliverance of the same favoured city, such as might be expected from the fact that she is "the city of the Lord of hosts, the city of our God." Having seen with our own eyes Jerusalem thus delivered, we come to the conclusion that God will establish it for ever.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Asכַּאֲשֶׁ֤ר (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that we have heard, שָׁמַ֨עְנוּ ׀ (šā·ma‘·nū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common plural Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently so כֵּ֤ן (kên) Adverb Strong's 3651: So -- thus we have seen רָאִ֗ינוּ (rā·’î·nū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common plural Strong's 7200: To see in the city בְּעִיר־ (bə·‘îr-) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 5892: Excitement of the LORD יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3069: YHWH of Hosts, צְ֭בָאוֹת (ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ) Noun - common plural Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign in the city בְּעִ֣יר (bə·‘îr) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 5892: Excitement of our God: אֱלֹהֵ֑ינוּ (’ĕ·lō·hê·nū) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative God אֱלֹ֘הִ֤ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative will establish her יְכוֹנְנֶ֖הָ (yə·ḵō·wn·ne·hā) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 3559: To be erect forever. עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while Selah סֶֽלָה׃ (se·lāh) Interjection Strong's 5542: Suspension, pause Links Psalm 48:8 NIVPsalm 48:8 NLT Psalm 48:8 ESV Psalm 48:8 NASB Psalm 48:8 KJV Psalm 48:8 BibleApps.com Psalm 48:8 Biblia Paralela Psalm 48:8 Chinese Bible Psalm 48:8 French Bible Psalm 48:8 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 48:8 As we have heard so we have (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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