Psalm 87 "Among those who know me, Rahab and Babylon"
Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 11:10 pm
This might be a duplicate question of something I emailed Steve about for the radio. I've listened to the shows since, and haven't heard it answered, but I think I sent it to the wrong address. Pardon the duplicate, Steve, if you've already answered.
Psalm 87 says:
It almost sounds like he is saying “These places know me because of my victory over them.” Like the 49'ers “know” the Seahawks. (I'm non-partisan in sports.. it's just a handy metaphor from the news of the day.)
Is there more enlightenment on it?
Jeff.
Psalm 87 says:
I’m interested in what people think the meaning of Rahab, Bably, Philistia and Tyre and Cush “knowing” the city of God, or God, or whoever is being spoken of here.On the holy mount stands the city he founded;
the Lord loves the gates of Zion
more than all the dwelling places of Jacob.
Glorious things of you are spoken,
O city of God.
Selah
Among those who know me I mention Rahab and Babylon;
behold, Philistia and Tyre, with Cush —
It almost sounds like he is saying “These places know me because of my victory over them.” Like the 49'ers “know” the Seahawks. (I'm non-partisan in sports.. it's just a handy metaphor from the news of the day.)
Is there more enlightenment on it?
Jeff.