In the courts of the LORD’s house, in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem. Praise ye the LORD.
Paying vows to the Lord is to be done openly in the presence of all His people, in the courts of the Lord's house in the midst of Jerusalem. The fulfillment of vows and praise belongs in the Lord's house among the assembled people in Jerusalem. Public worship there is an occasion to praise the Lord. Worship in God's sanctuary is to be with reverential awe, devotion, and praise, bringing the fairest and choicest offerings as gifts to Jehovah.
The psalm was sung by caravans of pilgrims from all parts of Israel going up to Jerusalem for the Passover, the Pentecost, and the Feast of Tabernacles. It was sung on the journey and on the surrounding hills at sight of the holy city, the smoke of incense, and the trumpets of the Levites. It expresses the sacredness anciently cherished for God's house where He revealed His presence and rested blessing on His people every day. The same devotion to God in visiting the sanctuary should mark worship now.
Paying vows to the Lord is to be done openly in the presence of all His people, in the courts of the Lord's house in the midst of Jerusalem. The fulfillment of vows and praise belongs in the Lord's house among the assembled people in Jerusalem. Public worship there is an occasion to praise the Lord. Worship in God's sanctuary is to be with reverential awe, devotion, and praise, bringing the fairest and choicest offerings as gifts to Jehovah.
The psalm was sung by caravans of pilgrims from all parts of Israel going up to Jerusalem for the Passover, the Pentecost, and the Feast of Tabernacles. It was sung on the journey and on the surrounding hills at sight of the holy city, the smoke of incense, and the trumpets of the Levites. It expresses the sacredness anciently cherished for God's house where He revealed His presence and rested blessing on His people every day. The same devotion to God in visiting the sanctuary should mark worship now.