KJV ORIGINAL
LORD, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thine honour dwelleth.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
LORD, I love the place where your house stands, and the place where your glory lives.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is expressing his deep love for God's dwelling place and wherever God's presence and glory can be found.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was likely written by David, who had a profound love for worship and God's presence. In ancient Israel, God's 'house' referred to the tabernacle (and later the temple), which was considered the earthly dwelling place of God among his people. The 'place where thine honour dwelleth' refers to the Holy of Holies, where God's glory was believed to reside above the ark of the covenant.
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