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Psalm 84

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Theme

My Soul Longs for the Courts of the LORD

Outline

1-4, Longing to Visit the Temple 5-8, The Blessings of the Difficult Journey 9-12, No Good Thing Does He Withhold

Key Verse

(84:1) How lovely is Your tabernacle, O LORD of hosts!

Notes

Psalm 84 consists of three stanzas, marked by the term "selah," celebrating God's presence and the temple in Jerusalem. The first and third stanzas focus on God's "courts" and "house," while the middle stanza reflects on the pilgrimage to the temple. Each stanza includes blessings: for those dwelling in God's house, those finding strength in Him, and those who trust in Him. The psalm emphasizes the desirability of being in God's presence and the rewards of living with integrity. It is structured as a chiasm, highlighting the longing for the temple and the blessings of the journey to it.

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