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Psalms 87:6

Identity and self-worthFellowship and the church

4 “I will mention Rahab and Babylon among those who know Me— along with Philistia, Tyre, and Cush — when I say, ‘This one was born in Zion.’”

5 And it will be said of Zion: “This one and that one were born in her, and the Most High Himself will establish her.”

The LORD will record in the register of the peoples: “This one was born in Zion.” Selah

7 Singers and pipers will proclaim, “All my springs of joy are in You.”

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
The LORD will record in the register of the peoples: “This one was born in Zion.” Selah
KJV
The LORD shall count, when he writeth up the people, that this man was born there. Selah.
WEB
The LORD will count, when he writes up the peoples, “This one was born there.” Selah.
ASV
Jehovah will count, when he writeth up the peoples, This one was born there. Selah
DARBY
Jehovah will count, when he inscribeth the peoples, This [man] was born there. Selah.
BLB
YHWH will record in the register of the peoples: “This one was born there.” Selah
ÅB
Herren skal telle når folkene blir oppskrevet, og si: Denne er født der. Sela.
OTB
Herren vil føre opp når Han teller opp folkene:
“Denne ble født der.”
Sela
B1930
Herren skal telle når folkene blir opskrevet, og si: Denne er født der. Sela.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Isaiah 4:3

    Whoever remains in Zion and whoever is left in Jerusalem will be called holy— all in Jerusalem who are recorded among the living—

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  • Luke 10:20

    Nevertheless, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”

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  • Ezekiel 13:9

    My hand will be against the prophets who see false visions and speak lying divinations. They will not belong to the council of My people or be recorded in the register of the house of Israel, nor will they enter the land of Israel. Then you will know that I am the Lord GOD.

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  • Revelation 20:15

    And if anyone was found whose name was not written in the Book of Life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.

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  • Psalms 69:28

    May they be blotted out of the Book of Life and not listed with the righteous.

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  • Philippians 4:3

    Yes, and I ask you, my true yokefellow, to help these women who have labored with me for the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the Book of Life.

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  • Revelation 13:8

    And all who dwell on the earth will worship the beast—all whose names have not been written from the foundation of the world in the Book of Life belonging to the Lamb who was slain.

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  • Psalms 22:30

    Posterity will serve Him; they will declare the Lord to a new generation.

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