Psalms 147:13
“For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; he hath blessed thy children within thee.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates,.... Of Jerusalem, of Zion the church of God. Gates are for the letting…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates - He has made thee safe and secure - as if he had given additional…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Psalms 147:12-20
Jerusalem, and Zion, the holy city, the holy hill, are here called upon to praise God, Psa 147:12. For where should…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
he hath strengthened The same word is used in Neh 3:4 ff. of repairingor fortifying the wall and gates. All through…
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