Psalms 122:2

This verse expresses the joy and anticipation of the psalmist as they approach the house of the Lord in Jerusalem. It reflects the deep reverence and excitement in worshiping God in His holy temple, a place where His presence dwells. The psalmist's heart is filled with gladness and unity as they journey to the sacred place of worship, emphasizing the importance of communal worship and spiritual fellowship. This verse serves as a reminder of the privilege and blessing it is to come together in God's house to seek His face and offer praise and thanksgiving. It inspires believers to approach God's sanctuary with reverence, gratitude, and a sense of unity with fellow worshippers.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

gates--(Compare Psa 9:14; Psa 87:2).

John Gill Bible Commentary

Our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem. Which is to be understood not merely literally of the city of Jerusalem, and of continuance in the possession of it, it being lately taken out of the hands of the Jebusites; but spiritually of the church of God, which is often called by this name; the gates of which are the same as the gates of Zion, and the gates of wisdom, the word and ordinances; attendance on which is signified by "standing": and which also denotes continuance therein: and happy are those that are within these gates, and have a comfortable assurance of their abiding there; and still more happy will they be who will be admitted within the gates of the New Jerusalem, which are said to be twelve, and every, one of them of one pearl; and through which none shall enter into the city but pure and holy persons, Rev 21:2. . Psalms 122:3 psa 122:3 psa 122:3 psa 122:3Jerusalem is builded as a city that is compact together. In David's time the upper and lower city were joined together, the streets regularly built, the houses contiguous, not straggling about, here and there one (c). So the church of God, like that, is built in a good situation, on a rock and hill, where it is firm and visible; like a city full of inhabitants, governed by wholesome laws, under proper officers; a free city, which enjoys many privileges and immunities; a well fortified one, having salvation for walls and bulwarks about it; a royal city, the city of the great King, the city of our God, the name of which is "Jehovahshammah", the Lord is there: and this is "compact together" when its citizens are united in affection to one another; agree in their religious sentiments; join in social worships, and live in subjection to one Head and King, the Lord Jesus Christ. The Jews often speak, and so some of their commentators on this passage, of a Jerusalem above and below, and of the one being made like unto the other: so the Targum, "Jerusalem is built in the firmament as a city, as Jerusalem on earth;'' see Gal 4:26. (c) Hecataeus, an Heathen writer, describes Jerusalem as a strong fortified city, fifty furlongs in circumference; and inhabited by twelve myriads, or a hundred and twenty thousand men. Vid. Euseb. Praepar. Evangel. l. 9. c. 4.