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.”

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

Psalms 87:4 (KJV) states, "I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man was born there." This verse is part of a psalm attributed to the sons of Korah, expressing praise for Zion, the city of God. The psalm as…

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Born in Every Nation: A Divine Heritage

The beauty of Psalm 87 shines through a tapestry of nations, affirming a profound spiritual truth about identity, belonging, and the breadth of God's grace. The verse states, "I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with…

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A Prayer for Recognition and Belonging in God's Kingdom

Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I am reminded of the profound words of Psalm 87:4, where Your holy scripture declares, "I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man was born there." In this…

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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."
Psalms 87:3 - "Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah."
Psalms 87:1 - "His foundation is in the holy mountains."
Psalms 87:7 - "As well the singers as the players on instruments shall be there: all my springs are in thee."
Psalms 87:5 - "And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the highest himself shall establish her."
"They had almost consumed me upon earth; but I forsook not thy precepts." - Psalms 119:87
Psalms 87:2 - "The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob."
"His foundation is in the holy mountains." - Psalms 87:1
Psalms 119:87 - "They had almost consumed me upon earth; but I forsook not thy precepts."
"The LORD shall count, when he writeth up the people, that this man was born there. Selah." - Psalms 87:6
Psalms 87:6 - "The LORD shall count, when he writeth up the people, that this man was born there. Selah."
"Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah." - Psalms 87:3
"As well the singers as the players on instruments shall be there: all my springs are in thee." - Psalms 87:7
"The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob." - Psalms 87:2
"And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the highest himself shall establish her." - Psalms 87:5
Psalms 114:4 - "The mountains skipped like rams, and the little hills like lambs."
"For this was a statute for Israel, and a law of the God of Jacob." - Psalms 81:4
"For there are no bands in their death: but their strength is firm." - Psalms 73:4
Psalms 104:4 - "Who maketh his angels spirits; his ministers a flaming fire:"
Psalms 63:4 - "Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name."
"Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD." - Psalms 4:5
"They wandered in the wilderness in a solitary way; they found no city to dwell in." - Psalms 107:4
"As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth." - Psalms 127:4
Psalms 23:4
"The mountains skipped like rams, and the little hills like lambs." - Psalms 114:4
"Man is like to vanity: his days are as a shadow that passeth away." - Psalms 144:4
"The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away." - Psalms 1:4
"His lightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled." - Psalms 97:4
"Thou art more glorious and excellent than the mountains of prey." - Psalms 76:4