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Psalms 48:8

Psalms 48:8
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.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

According to thy name, O God, so is thy praise unto the ends of the earth,.... That is, as he himself is in the perfections of his nature, which are displayed in the works of his bands, throughout the…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

As we have heard, so have we seen - That is, What has been told us, or handed down by tradition, in regard to the strength and safety of the city - what our fathers have told us respecting its…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 48:8-14

We have here the good use and improvement which the people of God are taught to make of his late glorious and gracious appearances for them against their enemies, that they might work for their…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Experience has confirmed what tradition (cp. Psa 44:1) related of God's marvellous works on behalf of His people, and justifies the confidence that He will never cease to guard the city of His choice.…