Psalms 87:6 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

The LORD shall count, when he writeth up the people, that this man was born there. Selah.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The LORD will keep a record when He registers the peoples, noting that this person was born there. Selah.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is saying that He keeps careful records of all people and notes where they truly belong in His kingdom.

📚 Historical Context

This verse comes from a psalm celebrating Zion (Jerusalem) as God's chosen city. In ancient times, citizenship records were crucial for determining rights and privileges. The psalm envisions a time when people from all nations would be considered citizens of God's holy city, regardless of their ethnic background.

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