Jesus and the apostles loved the book of Psalms—they quoted from it and lived out of it. These ancient prayers and praises of Israel provide a bridge between the Old Testament and the New Testament; the themes introduced in the psalms find further development in the New Testament. Where David’s dynasty failed, Jesus gives hope. Yet, certain expectations that emerge in the book of Psalms still r…
1¡Cuán amables son tus moradas, oh Jehová de los ejércitos!
2Anhela mi alma y aun ardientemente desea los atrios de Jehová; Mi corazón y mi carne cantan al Dios vivo.
3Aun el gorrión halla casa, Y la golondrina nido para sí, donde ponga sus polluelos, Cerca de tus altares, oh Jehová de los ejércitos, Rey mío, y Dios mío.
4Bienaventurados los que habitan en tu casa; Perpetuamente te alabarán.
5Bienaventurado el hombre que tiene en ti sus fuerzas, En cuyo corazón están tus caminos.
6Atravesando el valle de lágrimas lo cambian en fuente, Cuando la lluvia llena los estanques.
7Irán de poder en poder; Verán a Dios en Sion.
8Jehová Dios de los ejércitos, oye mi oración; Escucha, oh Dios de Jacob.
9Mira, oh Dios, escudo nuestro, Y pon los ojos en el rostro de tu ungido.
10Porque mejor es un día en tus atrios que mil fuera de ellos. Escogería antes estar a la puerta de la casa de mi Dios, Que habitar en las moradas de maldad.
11Porque sol y escudo es Jehová Dios; Gracia y gloria dará Jehová. No quitará el bien a los que andan en integridad.
12Jehová de los ejércitos, Dichoso el hombre que en ti confía.
TYNDALE OPEN STUDY NOTES
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Versículo 1
I. Ps 84 The psalmist expresses his deep spiritual longing for God’s presence. He faints with longin…
Ps 84 The psalmist expresses his deep spiritual longing for God’s presence. He faints with longing as he reflects on the Temple and on pilgrims making the journey to Jerusalem (84:1-7). He prays for himself and for the community (84:8-9). The conclusion of the psalm (84:10-12) clarifies that the Temple represents God—the psalmist truly longs for God’s presence. He knows that God’s goodness is greater than life and that only God can give his people favor and honor (84:10-11).
84:1-4 The psalmist is far from the Temple. He turns toward it in hopeful reflection.
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Versículo 3
II. 84:3 The poet envies the birds that have nesting places in and around the Temple.
84:3 The poet envies the birds that have nesting places in and around the Temple.
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III. 84:4 The priests and Temple personnel lived in the Temple.
84:4 The priests and Temple personnel lived in the Temple.
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Versículo 5
IV. 84:5-7 The pilgrimage to Jerusalem reenacted the Exodus, when God marvelously provided for his pe…
84:5-7 The pilgrimage to Jerusalem reenacted the Exodus, when God marvelously provided for his people (see 78:15-16; 105:41). The psalmist imagines the pains of travel turning to the joy of arrival.
84:5 Travelers needed strength to meet the challenges of pilgrimage by foot along unpaved paths, in all kinds of weather and with the possibility of assaults.
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V. 84:6 The Valley of Weeping probably refers to the anguish that lonely pilgrims endured (see 23:4)…
84:6 The Valley of Weeping probably refers to the anguish that lonely pilgrims endured (see 23:4), rather than to an actual location. • refreshing springs . . . autumn rains: Even when pilgrims feel totally exhausted, the prospect of drawing near to the Lord renews their spirits (cp. Isa 35:6-10; 41:18-20; 43:17-20; 49:10).
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Versículo 9
VI. 84:9 Both kings and priests were anointed to dedicate them for service (see 132:17; Exod 28:41; 1…
84:9 Both kings and priests were anointed to dedicate them for service (see 132:17; Exod 28:41; 1 Sam 9:16; 16:1-13; cp. Isa 61:1; Acts 10:38).
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Versículo 10
VII. 84:10 The psalmist viewed being in God’s presence as much better than being anywhere else.
84:10 The psalmist viewed being in God’s presence as much better than being anywhere else.
VIII
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VIII. 84:11 Some people worshiped the sun as a god, but the true God provides all that anyone needs.
84:11 Some people worshiped the sun as a god, but the true God provides all that anyone needs.
Antiguo Testamento
Psalms — Capítulo 84
Jesus and the apostles loved the book of Psalms—they quoted from it and lived out of it. These ancient prayers and praises of Israel provide a bridge between the Old Testament and the New Testament; the themes introduced in the psalms find further development in the New Testament. Where David’s dynasty failed, Jesus gives hope. Yet, certain expectations that emerge in the book of Psalms still r…
Texto — Reina-Valera 1960
1¡Cuán amables son tus moradas, oh Jehová de los ejércitos!
2Anhela mi alma y aun ardientemente desea los atrios de Jehová; Mi corazón y mi carne cantan al Dios vivo.
3Aun el gorrión halla casa, Y la golondrina nido para sí, donde ponga sus polluelos, Cerca de tus altares, oh Jehová de los ejércitos, Rey mío, y Dios mío.
4Bienaventurados los que habitan en tu casa; Perpetuamente te alabarán.
5Bienaventurado el hombre que tiene en ti sus fuerzas, En cuyo corazón están tus caminos.
6Atravesando el valle de lágrimas lo cambian en fuente, Cuando la lluvia llena los estanques.
7Irán de poder en poder; Verán a Dios en Sion.
8Jehová Dios de los ejércitos, oye mi oración; Escucha, oh Dios de Jacob.
9Mira, oh Dios, escudo nuestro, Y pon los ojos en el rostro de tu ungido.
10Porque mejor es un día en tus atrios que mil fuera de ellos. Escogería antes estar a la puerta de la casa de mi Dios, Que habitar en las moradas de maldad.
11Porque sol y escudo es Jehová Dios; Gracia y gloria dará Jehová. No quitará el bien a los que andan en integridad.
12Jehová de los ejércitos, Dichoso el hombre que en ti confía.
TYNDALE OPEN STUDY NOTES
Versículo 1
I. Ps 84 The psalmist expresses his deep spiritual longing for God’s presence. He faints with longin…
Versículo 3
II. 84:3 The poet envies the birds that have nesting places in and around the Temple.
Versículo 4
III. 84:4 The priests and Temple personnel lived in the Temple.
Versículo 5
IV. 84:5-7 The pilgrimage to Jerusalem reenacted the Exodus, when God marvelously provided for his pe…
Versículo 6
V. 84:6 The Valley of Weeping probably refers to the anguish that lonely pilgrims endured (see 23:4)…
Versículo 9
VI. 84:9 Both kings and priests were anointed to dedicate them for service (see 132:17; Exod 28:41; 1…
Versículo 10
VII. 84:10 The psalmist viewed being in God’s presence as much better than being anywhere else.
Versículo 11
VIII. 84:11 Some people worshiped the sun as a god, but the true God provides all that anyone needs.