Psalms 76:2

What does Psalms 76:2 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 76:2 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

In Salem also is his tabernacle, And his dwelling-place in Zion.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

In Salem also is his tabernacle, and his dwelling place in Zion.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

In Salem also is his tabernacle, And his dwelling-place in Zion.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

In Salem is his tent, his resting-place in Zion.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And His tabernacle is in Salem, And His habitation in Zion.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

I cried to the Lord with my voice; to God with my voice, and he gave ear to me.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And in Salem is his tent, and his dwelling-place in Zion.

Context

v.1In Judah is God known: His name is great in Israel.

v.2This passage

v.3There he brake the arrows of the bow; The shield, and the sword, and the battle. [Selah

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 132:13

    For Jehovah hath chosen Zion; He hath desired it for his habitation.

  • 2 Chronicles 6:6

    but I have chosen Jerusalem, that my name might be there, and have chosen David to be over my people Israel.

  • Isaiah 12:6

    Cry aloud and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion; for great in the midst of thee is the Holy One of Israel.

  • Lamentations 2:6

    And he hath violently taken away his tabernacle, as if it were of a garden; he hath destroyed his place of assembly: Jehovah hath caused solemn assembly and sabbath to be forgotten in Zion, And hath despised in the indignation of his anger the king and the priest.

  • Hebrews 7:1

    For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of God Most High, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him,

  • Genesis 14:18

    And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was priest of God Most High.

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