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Psalms 87:4

Psalms 87:4
I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man was born there.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

I will make mention of Rahab,.... Not of Rahab the harlot, as Jerom and others of the ancients (y) interpret it; for the letters of both words are not the same in Hebrew; though mention is made of her…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon ... - The word Rahab here refers to Egypt. See Isa 51:9. It is also applied to Egypt in Psa 89:10. The reason why the name was given to Egypt is not certainly…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 87:4-7

Zion is here compared with other places, and preferred before them; the church of Christ is more glorious and excellent than the nations of the earth. 1. It is owned that other places have their…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Psalms 87:4-6

The nations of the world shall be enrolled as Zion's children; and Zion shall be glorified by this accession of unnumbered fresh citizens.