New International Version As we have heard, so we have seen in the city of the LORD Almighty, in the city of our God: God makes her secure forever. New Living Translation We had heard of the city’s glory, but now we have seen it ourselves— the city of the LORD of Heaven’s Armies. It is the city of our God; he will make it safe forever. Interlude English Standard Version 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 Berean Standard Bible As we have heard, so we have seen in the city of the LORD of Hosts, in the city of our God: God will establish her forever. Selah Berean Literal Bible According to what we have heard, so we have seen, in the city of YHWH of Hosts, in the city of our God; God will establish her even to forever! Selah King James Bible 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. New King James Version As we have heard, So we have seen In the city of the LORD of hosts, In the city of our God: God will establish it forever. Selah New American Standard Bible Just as we have heard, so have we seen In the city of the LORD of armies, in the city of our God; God will establish her forever. Selah NASB 1995 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 her forever. Selah. NASB 1977 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 her forever. Selah. Legacy Standard Bible As we have heard, so have we seen In the city of Yahweh of hosts, in the city of our God; God will establish her forever. Selah. Amplified Bible 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 her forever. Selah. Berean Annotated Bible As we have heard, so we have seen in the city of the LORD {YHWH} of Hosts, in the city of our God {Elohenu}: God will establish her forever. Selah Christian Standard Bible Just as we heard, so we have seen in the city of the LORD of Armies, in the city of our God; God will establish it forever. Selah Holman Christian Standard Bible Just as we heard, so we have seen in the city of Yahweh of Hosts, in the city of our God; God will establish it forever. Selah American Standard Version As we have heard, so have we seen In the city of Jehovah of hosts, in the city of our God: God will establish it for ever. [Selah Contemporary English Version We had heard about it, and now we have seen it in the city of our God, the LORD All-Powerful. This is the city that God will let stand forever. English Revised Version 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 GOD'S WORD® Translation The things we had only heard about, we have now seen in the city of the LORD of Armies, in the city of our God. God makes Zion stand firm forever. [Selah] Good News Translation We have heard what God has done, and now we have seen it in the city of our God, the LORD Almighty; he will keep the city safe forever. International Standard Version Just as we have heard, so have we seen; in the city of the LORD of the heavenly armies— even in the city of our God— God will establish her forever. Interlude NET Bible We heard about God's mighty deeds, now we have seen them, in the city of the LORD, the invincible Warrior, in the city of our God. God makes it permanently secure. (Selah) New Heart English Bible As we have heard, so we have seen, in the city of the LORD of hosts, in the city of our God. God will establish it forever. Selah. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAs we have heard, so we have seen in the city of the LORD of Hosts, in the city of our God: God will establish her forever. Selah World English Bible As we have heard, so we have seen, in the city of Yahweh of Armies, in the city of our God. God will establish it forever. Selah. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAs we have heard, so we have seen, "" In the city of YHWH of hosts, "" In the city of our God, God establishes her for all time. Selah. Berean Literal Bible According to what we have heard, so we have seen, in the city of YHWH of Hosts, in the city of our God; God will establish her even to forever! Selah Young's Literal Translation As we have heard, so we have seen, In the city of Jehovah of hosts, In the city of our God, God doth establish her -- to the age. Selah. Smith's Literal Translation As we heard, so we saw in the city of Jehovah of armies, in the city of our God: God will prepare it even forever. Silence. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAs we have heard, so have we seen, in the city of the Lord of hosts, in the city of our God: God hath founded it for ever. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible What we had heard we have now seen in the city of the LORD of hosts, In the city of our God, which God establishes forever. Selah New Revised Standard Version As we have heard, so have we seen in the city of the LORD of hosts, in the city of our God, which God establishes forever. Selah Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAs we have heard, so have we seen in the city of our God; God will establish it for ever. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated As we have heard, so we have seen in the city of LORD JEHOVAH of hosts, in the city of our God; God shall establish it unto eternity. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917As we have heard, so have we seen In the city of the LORD of hosts, in the city of our God-- God establish it for ever. Selah Brenton Septuagint Translation As we have heard, so have we also seen, in the city of the Lord of hosts, in the city of our God: God has founded it for ever. Pause. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Broken Bondage…7With a wind from the east You wrecked the ships of Tarshish. 8As we have heard, so we have seen in the city of the LORD of Hosts, in the city of our God: God will establish her forever. Selah 9Within Your temple, O God, we contemplate Your loving devotion.… Cross References As we have heard, so we have seen 1 John 1:1-3 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our own eyes, which we have gazed upon and touched with our own hands—this is the Word of life. / And this is the life that was revealed; we have seen it and testified to it, and we proclaim to you the eternal life that was with the Father and was revealed to us. / We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And this fellowship of ours is with the Father and with His Son, Jesus Christ. Psalm 44:1 For the choirmaster. A Maskil of the sons of Korah. We have heard with our ears, O God; our fathers have told us the work You did in their days, in the days of old. Psalm 78:3-4 that we have heard and known and our fathers have relayed to us. / We will not hide them from their children but will declare to the next generation the praises of the LORD and His might and the wonders He has performed. in the city of the LORD of Hosts, Isaiah 24:23 The moon will be confounded and the sun will be ashamed; for the LORD of Hosts will reign on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem, and before His elders with great glory. Psalm 76:2 His tent is in Salem, His dwelling place in Zion. Micah 4:7-8 And I will make the lame into a remnant, the outcast into a strong nation. Then the LORD will rule over them in Mount Zion from that day and forever. / And you, O watchtower of the flock, O stronghold of the Daughter of Zion—the former dominion will be restored to you; sovereignty will come to the Daughter of Jerusalem.” in the city of our God: Psalm 87:3 Glorious things are ascribed to you, O city of God. Selah Psalm 46:4-5 There is a river whose streams delight the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells. / God is within her; she will not be moved. God will help her when morning dawns. Hebrews 12:22-23 Instead, you have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem. You have come to myriads of angels / in joyful assembly, to the congregation of the firstborn, enrolled in heaven. You have come to God the Judge of all, to the spirits of the righteous made perfect, God will establish her forever. Psalm 132:13-14 For the LORD has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His home: / “This is My resting place forever and ever; here I will dwell, for I have desired this home. Psalm 125:1-2 A song of ascents. Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion. It cannot be moved; it abides forever. / As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds His people, both now and forevermore. Isaiah 33:20 Look upon Zion, the city of our appointed feasts. Your eyes will see Jerusalem, a peaceful pasture, a tent that does not wander; its tent pegs will not be pulled up, nor will any of its cords be broken. Selah Habakkuk 2:20 But the LORD is in His holy temple; let all the earth be silent before Him. Psalm 62:1 For the choirmaster. According to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. In God alone my soul finds rest; my salvation comes from Him. Psalm 4:4 Be angry, yet do not sin; on your bed, search your heart and be still. Selah Revelation 21:2-3 I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. / And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God. Treasury of Scripture 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. As we Psalm 44:1,2 To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, Maschil. We have heard with our ears, O God, our fathers have told us, what work thou didst in their days, in the times of old… Psalm 78:3-6 Which we have heard and known, and our fathers have told us… Isaiah 38:19 The living, the living, he shall praise thee, as I do this day: the father to the children shall make known thy truth. city of the Lord Psalm 48:1,2 A Song and Psalm for the sons of Korah. Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness… God Psalm 46:5 God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early. Psalm 87:5 And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the highest himself shall establish her. Isaiah 2:2 And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the LORD'S house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it. Jump to Previous Age Almighty Armies City Ears Establish Establishes Forever Heard Hosts Makes Secure SelahJump to Next Age Almighty Armies City Ears Establish Establishes Forever Heard Hosts Makes Secure SelahPsalm 48 1. The ornaments and privileges of the churchAs we have heard, so we have seen The generations of Israel had heard of the Lord’s mighty works in preserving His people and defending Jerusalem. What earlier worshipers received by testimony, the psalmist and his contemporaries now witnessed in God’s deliverance. 1Jn 1:1-3 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard,… in the city of the LORD of Hosts, Jerusalem belonged to the LORD of Hosts, the sovereign ruler over all heavenly and earthly powers. Its safety did not rest in its walls, army, or king, but in the presence and protection of the God who had chosen it as the place of His dwelling. Isa 24:23 The moon will be confounded and the sun will be ashamed;… in the city of our God: Jerusalem was also the city of Israel’s covenant God. Though it served as the nation’s capital, its greater significance was spiritual: the temple stood there, and the people gathered there to worship the Lord. Psa 87:3 Glorious things are ascribed to you, O city of God. Selah God will establish her forever. God’s promise assured His people that His purposes for Zion would endure. Though Jerusalem would later face judgment, siege, and destruction because of Israel’s sin, the Lord’s covenant plan for His city and people would not fail and will find its final fulfillment in His eternal kingdom. Psa 132:13-14 For the LORD has chosen Zion; He has desired it… Selah The worshipers are called to pause and consider the certainty of God’s faithfulness and the security found in His presence. Hab 2:20 But the LORD is in His holy temple; let all the earth… Persons / Places / Events 1. City of the LORD of HostsThis refers to Jerusalem, often seen as the spiritual and political center of Israel, representing God's presence and protection. 2. City of our God Another reference to Jerusalem, emphasizing its divine significance and the special relationship between God and His chosen city. 3. LORD of Hosts A title for God that highlights His sovereignty and command over the heavenly armies, underscoring His power and authority. 4. God's Establishment The act of God securing and sustaining Jerusalem, symbolizing His eternal covenant and faithfulness to His people. 5. Selah A term used in the Psalms, possibly indicating a pause for reflection or musical interlude, inviting the reader to meditate on the preceding message. Teaching Points God's FaithfulnessJust as God established Jerusalem, He is faithful to establish His promises in our lives. We can trust in His unchanging nature. Divine Protection The imagery of God as the LORD of Hosts assures us of His protection. In times of trouble, we can rely on His strength and sovereignty. Eternal Perspective The promise of God establishing His city forever encourages us to live with an eternal perspective, focusing on His kingdom rather than temporary earthly concerns. Reflective Pause The use of "Selah" invites us to pause and reflect on God's works and promises. Taking time to meditate on His Word can deepen our understanding and faith. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 48:8?2. How can we "have heard" God's truth and apply it in our lives today? 3. What does Psalm 48:8 reveal about God's protection over His people? 4. How does Psalm 48:8 connect with God's promises in other Scriptures? 5. In what ways can we witness God's faithfulness in our own communities? 6. How does the assurance in Psalm 48:8 strengthen your personal faith journey? 7. How does Psalm 48:8 affirm God's eternal presence in Jerusalem? 8. What historical evidence supports the events described in Psalm 48:8? 9. How does Psalm 48:8 influence Christian views on God's protection of His people? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 48? (8) As we have heard.--The generations of a religious nation are "bound each to each by natural piety." Probably here the ancient tale of the overthrow of Pharaoh and his host recurred to the poet's mind. God will establish it.--Better, God will preserve her for ever, i.e., the holy city. This forms the refrain of the song, and probably should be restored between the parts of Psalm 48:3. Verse 8. - As we have heard, so have we seen in the city of the Lord of hosts, in the city of our God; i.e. as we have heard of former deliverances of Jerusalem from the attacks of enemies; e.g. from Shishak (2 Chronicles 12:2-12), from Zorah (2 Chronicles 14:9-13), so now we have seen with our own eyes a deliverance of the same favoured city, such as might be expected from the fact that she is "the city of the Lord of hosts, the city of our God." Having seen with our own eyes Jerusalem thus delivered, we come to the conclusion that God will establish it for ever. Psalm 48:8 celebrates the seamless link between testimony and experience: what earlier believers heard about God’s mighty acts, the present generation now sees with its own eyes in Jerusalem. Because the Lord of Hosts personally guards His city and calls it His own, He guarantees its eternal security. The verse invites us to rest—Selah—in the unbreakable faithfulness of God, confident that He will forever establish the place where He dwells among His people.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Asכַּאֲשֶׁ֤ר (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that we have heard, שָׁמַ֨עְנוּ ׀ (šā·ma‘·nū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common plural Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently so כֵּ֤ן (kên) Adverb Strong's 3651: So -- thus we have seen רָאִ֗ינוּ (rā·’î·nū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common plural Strong's 7200: To see in the city בְּעִיר־ (bə·‘îr-) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 5892: Excitement of the LORD יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3069: YHWH of Hosts, צְ֭בָאוֹת (ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ) Noun - common plural Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign in the city בְּעִ֣יר (bə·‘îr) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 5892: Excitement of our God: אֱלֹהֵ֑ינוּ (’ĕ·lō·hê·nū) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative God אֱלֹ֘הִ֤ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative will establish her יְכוֹנְנֶ֖הָ (yə·ḵō·wn·ne·hā) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 3559: To be erect forever. עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while Selah סֶֽלָה׃ (se·lāh) Interjection Strong's 5542: Suspension, pause Additonal Resources Psalm 48:8 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 48:8 Bible Gateway Psalm 48:8 Bible.com Psalm 48:8 NIV |
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