Translation: ESV
Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised in the city of our God! His holy mountain,
The greatness of the LORD is greatly praised in the community where his holy presence dwells.
▸One of the Zion Psalms.
One of the Zion Psalms. It declares the greatness of the LORD by connecting it with his city (Zion/Jerusalem). God's greatness is not abstract; it is experienced and praised in a specific place — where his presence dwells.
beautiful in elevation, is the joy of all the earth, Mount Zion, in the far north, the city of the great King.
God's city has beauty and glory in which all the world should rejoice.
▸The beauty of Jerusalem is described.
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
Spiritual maturity is experiencing what one has heard, and that experience makes faith firm.
▸An important principle of faith transmission.
that this is God, our God forever and ever. He will guide us forever.
God is the one who guides us forever, from the beginning of life to the very last moment.
▸The conclusion and climax of Psalm 48.