Psalms 48:11
Psalms 48:11 in Multiple Translations
Mount Zion is glad, the daughters of Judah rejoice, on account of Your judgments.
Let mount Zion rejoice, let the daughters of Judah be glad, because of thy judgments.
Let mount Zion be glad, Let the daughters of Judah rejoice, Because of thy judgments.
Let there be joy in the mountain of Zion, and let the daughters of Judah be glad, because of your wise decisions.
Let the people of Mount Zion be glad; let the people of Judah celebrate because your judgments are always fair!
Let mount Zion reioyce, and the daughters of Iudah be glad, because of thy iudgements.
Rejoice doth Mount Zion, The daughters of Judah are joyful, For the sake of Thy judgments.
Let Mount Zion be glad! Let the daughters of Judah rejoice because of your judgments.
Let mount Zion rejoice, let the daughters of Judah be glad, because of thy judgments.
He shall not see destruction, when he shall see the wise dying: the senseless and the fool shall perish together: And they shall leave their riches to strangers:
The people who live near Zion Hill should be happy! The people in all the cities [MTY] in Judah should rejoice because you judge people fairly.
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Psalms 48:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כְּ/שִׁמְ/ךָ֤
אֱלֹהִ֗ים
כֵּ֣ן
תְּ֭הִלָּתְ/ךָ
עַל
קַצְוֵי
אֶ֑רֶץ
צֶ֝֗דֶק
מָלְאָ֥ה
יְמִינֶֽ/ךָ
כְּ/שִׁמְ/ךָ֤
shêm
H8034
name
Prep | N-ms | Suff
אֱלֹהִ֗ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp
כֵּ֣ן
kên
H3651
right
Part
תְּ֭הִלָּתְ/ךָ
tᵉhillâh
H8416
praise
N-fs | Suff
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
קַצְוֵי
qetsev
H7099
boundary
N-mp
אֶ֑רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
N-cs
צֶ֝֗דֶק
tsedeq
H6664
Righteousness
N-ms
מָלְאָ֥ה
mâlêʼ
H4390
to fill
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
יְמִינֶֽ/ךָ
yâmîyn
H3225
Ben]jamin
N-fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 48:11
כְּ/שִׁמְ/ךָ֤
shêm
H8034
"name"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
אֱלֹהִ֗ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
כֵּ֣ן
kên
H3651
"right"
Part
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means 'so' or 'thus', often used to show agreement or confirmation, like in the book of Genesis. It can also mean 'rightly' or 'justly', as in doing something the correct way. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: adv adj 1) right, just, honest, true, veritable 1a) right, just, honest 1b) correct 1c) true, veritable
Usage: Occurs in 737 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] after that (this, -ward, -wards), as... as, [phrase] (for-) asmuch as yet, [phrase] be (for which) cause, [phrase] following, howbeit, in (the) like (manner, -wise), [idiom] the more, right, (even) so, state, straightway, such (thing), surely, [phrase] there (where) -fore, this, thus, true, well, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:7; Exodus 37:19; Judges 7:17.
תְּ֭הִלָּתְ/ךָ
tᵉhillâh
H8416
"praise"
N-fs | Suff
Tehillah means praise or a song of praise, often directed towards God. It can also refer to a hymn or an act of public praise, acknowledging God's qualities or deeds.
Definition: 1) praise, song or hymn of praise 1a) praise, adoration, thanksgiving (paid to God) 1b) act of general or public praise 1c) praise-song (as title) 1d) praise (demanded by qualities or deeds or attributes of God) 1e) renown, fame, glory 1e1) of Damascus, God 1e2) object of praise, possessor of renown (fig)
Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: praise. See also: Exodus 15:11; Psalms 106:47; Psalms 9:15.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
קַצְוֵי
qetsev
H7099
"boundary"
N-mp
This Hebrew word refers to a boundary or limit, such as the edge of a territory. It is used in the Bible to describe the outermost part of a region. In the KJV, it is translated as 'end' or 'edge'.
Definition: end, border, boundary
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: end, edge, uttermost participle See also: Psalms 48:11; Psalms 65:6; Isaiah 26:15.
אֶ֑רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
צֶ֝֗דֶק
tsedeq
H6664
"Righteousness"
N-ms
Represents the idea of righteousness or justice, often referring to God's character or the standard for human behavior. It is closely tied to the concept of morality and what is right. The word is used to describe the ideal for human conduct and society.
Definition: This name means justice, righteousness Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 112 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] even, ([idiom] that which is altogether) just(-ice), (un-)right(-eous) (cause, -ly, -ness). See also: Leviticus 19:15; Psalms 119:138; Psalms 4:2.
מָלְאָ֥ה
mâlêʼ
H4390
"to fill"
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
To fill means to make something full or complete, like filling a container or fulfilling a promise. This word is used in many contexts, including being full of joy or having a job completed.
Definition: 1) to fill, be full 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be full 1a1a) fulness, abundance (participle) 1a1b) to be full, be accomplished, be ended 1a2) to consecrate, fill the hand 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be filled, be armed, be satisfied 1b2) to be accomplished, be ended 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to fill 1c2) to satisfy 1c3) to fulfil, accomplish, complete 1c4) to confirm 1d) (Pual) to be filled 1e) (Hithpael) to mass themselves against Aramaic equivalent: me.la (מְלָא "to fill" H4391)
Usage: Occurs in 242 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, confirm, [phrase] consecrate, be at an end, be expired, be fenced, fill, fulfil, (be, become, [idiom] draw, give in, go) full(-ly, -ly set, tale), (over-) flow, fulness, furnish, gather (selves, together), presume, replenish, satisfy, set, space, take a (hand-) full, [phrase] have wholly. See also: Genesis 1:22; 2 Chronicles 16:14; Psalms 10:7.
יְמִינֶֽ/ךָ
yâmîyn
H3225
"Ben]jamin"
N-fs | Suff
Benjamin was a son of Israel and Rachel, and the brother of Joseph, mentioned in Genesis 35:18. The name also refers to the right hand or south direction.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.35.18; son of: Israel (H3478) and Rachel (H7354); brother of: Joseph (H3130); half-brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783); father of: Bela (H1106A), Becher (H1071), Ashbel (H0788), Gera (H1617), Naaman (H5283), Ehi (H0278), Rosh (H7220), Muppim (H4649), Huppim (H2650H), Ard (H0714), Ahiram (H0297) and Jediael (H3043); also called Jamin at 1Sa.9.1,4; 22.7; 1x Another name of bin.ya.min (בִּנְיָמִין "Benjamin" H1144G)
Usage: Occurs in 134 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] left-handed, right (hand, side), south. See also: Genesis 13:9; Psalms 18:36; Psalms 16:8.
Study Notes — Psalms 48:11
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 48:11 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 48:11
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 48:11
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 48:11
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 48:11
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 48:11
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 48:11
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 48:11
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 48:11
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 48:11
- Sermons on Psalms 48:11
Context — Broken Bondage
9Within Your temple, O God, we contemplate Your loving devotion.
10Your name, O God, like Your praise, reaches to the ends of the earth; Your right hand is full of righteousness.
11Mount Zion is glad, the daughters of Judah rejoice, on account of Your judgments.
12March around Zion, encircle her, count her towers, 13consider her ramparts, tour her citadels, that you may tell the next generation.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 97:8 | Zion hears and rejoices, and the towns of Judah exult because of Your judgments, O LORD. |
| 2 | Revelation 16:5–7 | And I heard the angel of the waters say: “Righteous are You, O Holy One, who is and was, because You have brought these judgments. For they have spilled the blood of saints and prophets, and You have given them blood to drink, as they deserve.” And I heard the altar reply: “Yes, Lord God Almighty, true and just are Your judgments.” |
| 3 | Revelation 18:20 | Rejoice over her, O heaven, O saints and apostles and prophets, because God has pronounced for you His judgment against her. |
| 4 | Revelation 19:1–3 | After this I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude in heaven, shouting: “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God! For His judgments are true and just. He has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality. He has avenged the blood of His servants that was poured out by her hand.” And a second time they called out: “Hallelujah! Her smoke rises forever and ever.” |
| 5 | Revelation 15:4 | Who will not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before You, for Your righteous acts have been revealed.” |
| 6 | Luke 23:28 | But Jesus turned to them and said, “Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for Me, but weep for yourselves and for your children. |
| 7 | Zechariah 9:9 | Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. |
| 8 | Judges 5:31 | So may all your enemies perish, O LORD! But may those who love You shine like the sun at its brightest.” And the land had rest for forty years. |
| 9 | Song of Solomon 3:5 | O daughters of Jerusalem, I adjure you by the gazelles and does of the field: Do not arouse or awaken love until the time is right. |
| 10 | Song of Solomon 2:7 | O daughters of Jerusalem, I adjure you by the gazelles and does of the field: Do not arouse or awaken love until the time is right. |
Psalms 48:11 Summary
This verse is saying that the city of Jerusalem, which represents God's people, is happy and rejoicing because of God's righteous decisions. The people of Judah are joyful because they know that God is a just and fair God, who always does what is right (as seen in Psalms 119:75). We can learn from this verse by trusting in God's sovereignty and rejoicing in His judgments, even when they are hard to understand (see Romans 11:33). By doing so, we can reflect the joy and peace that comes from knowing God is in control.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Zion and why is it significant in this verse?
Mount Zion refers to the city of Jerusalem, which is the spiritual center of the Israelites, as seen in Psalms 2:6 and Isaiah 2:3. It is significant because it represents the dwelling place of God among His people.
What does it mean for the daughters of Judah to rejoice?
The daughters of Judah represent the people of Judah, who are rejoicing because of God's righteous judgments, as mentioned in Psalms 48:11. This rejoicing is a result of God's faithfulness and love for His people, as seen in Deuteronomy 7:9.
What are the judgments being referred to in this verse?
The judgments being referred to are God's righteous decrees and decisions, which are a demonstration of His justice and holiness, as seen in Psalms 119:75 and Romans 11:33. These judgments bring joy to the people of Judah because they know that God is a just and fair God.
How can we apply this verse to our lives today?
We can apply this verse by rejoicing in God's righteous judgments and trusting in His sovereignty, just like the daughters of Judah. We can also reflect on Psalms 37:7, which reminds us to trust in the Lord and wait patiently for Him, knowing that He will bring justice and righteousness to all people.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can rejoice in God's judgments, even when they are difficult to understand?
- How can I cultivate a deeper trust in God's sovereignty, just like the people of Judah in this verse?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust in God's righteous judgments and decisions?
- How can I reflect the joy and rejoicing of the daughters of Judah in my own life, and share it with others?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 48:11
Let Mount Zion rejoice,.... The church in general; see Psalms 48:1; let the daughters of Judah be glad; particular churches; and so the Targum renders it, "the congregations of the house of Judah";
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 48:11
Let mount Zion rejoice, let the daughters of Judah be glad, because of thy judgments. Let mount Zion rejoice, let the daughters of Judah be glad, because of thy judgments - on our foes.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 48:11
Mount Zion; synecdochically put for Jerusalem. The daughters of Judah, i.e. the other and lesser cities and towns or villages (i.e. all the people) of Judah; for such are commonly called daughters in respect of the mother city, to which they are subjects: see 17:16 137:8. He mentions Judah only, and not all Israel; partly because they were more immediately and eminently concerned in Jerusalem’ s deliverance; and principally because ten of the tribes of Israel were now cut off from Jerusalem, and from the kingdom of David’ s house, and possibly carried away captive, . Because of thy judgments upon thine and their enemies; at which they were glad, not simply, but because it was highly conducible to God’ s honour, and to the preservation and enlargement of God’ s church in the world.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 48:11
Psalms 48:11 Let mount Zion rejoice, let the daughters of Judah be glad, because of thy judgments.Ver. 11. Let mount Zion rejoice, let the daughters, &c.] Let the Church catholic, and each particular member thereof: give God the glory of his justice, and see that their joy be spiritual.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 48:11
(11) Daughters of Judah.—Not the maidens of Jerusalem, but the towns and villages of Judah. Judgments.—Perhaps here, as in Psalms 119:132, with prominent idea of God’s customary dealings with His people.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 48:11
Verse 11. Let Mount Zion rejoice] The temple is restored in majesty, which was threatened with total destruction; it is again repaired. Let the daughters of Judah be glad] That thou hast turned her captivity, and poured out thy judgments upon her oppressors.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 48:11
11. The R.V. assimilates the rendering to that of Psa 97:8, where the same words recur: Let mount Zion be glad, Let the daughters of Judah rejoice. The daughters of Judah are not the maidens of Judah, though the fact that women were wont to celebrate victories with dance and song may have suggested the use of the expression, but the cities of Judah, which had been captured by Sennacherib (Isaiah 36:1), and therefore had special cause for rejoicing at his overthrow. Country towns are regarded as ‘daughters’ of the metropolis. Cp. Numbers 21:25; Joshua 17:11; Joshua 17:16; the word for towns in both cases literally means daughters. 12ff. The inhabitants of Jerusalem had been confined within its walls during the siege: now they can freely walk round, and thankfully contemplate the safety of the walls and towers and palaces so lately menaced with destruction. Cp. Isaiah 33:20. tell] I.e. count, as in Psalms 22:17; Genesis 15:5. The retention of the archaism in R.V. is justifiable for the sake of the connexion with Psalms 48:13, where the same word is used for tell = narrate.
But lately the towers had been counted with a very different object by the Assyrian officers reconnoitring the city in preparation for the siege (Isaiah 33:18).
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 48:11
Let mount Zion rejoice - Let Jerusalem, the holy city, rejoice or be glad.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 48:11
9-13. Here begins the special strain of thanksgiving and praise. We have thought… in the midst of thy temple—The king and people had repaired to the temple to ask counsel of God. See 2 Chronicles 20:3-13, to which this alludes.
Sermons on Psalms 48:11
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Expectations for 2012 by Allan Halton | Allan Halton addresses the skepticism surrounding annual prophecies, emphasizing the importance of discerning true prophetic words by testing and holding onto only what is good. He |
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Of the Justice or Righteousness of God. by John Gill | John Gill expounds on the justice and righteousness of God, emphasizing that these attributes are essential and inherent to His nature. He argues that God's righteousness is acknow |
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The End of the Wicked Contemplated by the Righteous by Jonathan Edwards | Jonathan Edwards preaches about the end of the wicked contemplated by the righteous, emphasizing the fall of Babylon, the vengeance of God executed upon her, and the eternal punish |
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The Judgment of Babylon by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen preaches on the powerful significance of the word 'Hallelujah' in Revelation 19:1-7, emphasizing the joy in heaven when Babylon the harlot is judged and the corrupt syst |
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We Glorify christ... by David Platt | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the mission and vision of their faith community, which is to glorify Christ by making disciples of all nations. They emphasize the importance |
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Moody 100th Anniversary 1986 the Wonder of Worship by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of wonder and celebration in worship. He highlights how we have lost our sense of wonder and take things for granted, includi |
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Al Whittinghill - Broken Before the Throne 2010 by Al Whittinghill | This sermon emphasizes the importance of understanding and accepting the wrath of God as a reflection of our sanctification and true feelings towards Him. It highlights the signifi |