Psalm 129 is about those who hate Zion (v. 5). In the Psalms, especially these songs of ascents, Zion was both geographical and theological. Geographically, it was a general reference to the elevated city of Jerusalem; and specifically the location of the royal palace and eventually included the temple. It was the place the Israelite […]
Psalm 128 mirrors Psalm 127 in that they are both songs of ascent to Jerusalem during one of the Jewish feasts, and they both speak of the blessings of a man’s labor and his family. Even though we are not Israelites living under the Mosaic covenant; given the subjects of work and family, we should all […]
One of the passages of Scripture that tells us of God’s perspective on children is Psalm 127:3-5. Three words are used in reference to children in these verses. The first is the word gift in many English translations, as in: gift of the LORD – they are from Him! But not gift as we often think of it. The Hebrew word is more […]
It is vain for you to rise up early, to retire late, to eat the bread of painful labors; for He gives to His beloved even in his sleep(Psalm 127:2). This Song of Ascents sings of God’s blessing in our everyday life, especially pertaining to home life. Why is it vain for someone (especially the man […]