Psalms 132:7

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 132:7 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “We will go into his tabernacles; We will worship at his footstool.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

We will go into his tabernacles; We will worship at his footstool.
Psalms 132:7 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 132

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
7We will go into his tabernacles; We will worship at his footstool.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“We will go into his tabernacles, etc.] The tabernacles of him that was heard of at Ephratah; born in Bethlehem, and found in the ministry of the word among the Gentiles: enter into his churches, raised and formed there, which are the tabernacles or dwelling places of Christ; where he has his residence, takes his walks, and dwells; and which are very lovely, amiable, and pleasant, and so desirable by believers to go into; because of the presence of God in them, the provisions there made for them, the company there enjoyed; the work there done, prayer, praise, preaching, and hearing the word, and administration of all ordinances. Some render it as a mutual exhortation, “let us go into his…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“We will go into his tabernacles - His tents, or the fixed resting place prepared for the ark. This is evidently language supposed to have been used on bringing up the ark into its place in Jerusalem: language such as they may be supposed to have sung or recited on that occasion. We will worship at his footstool - See the notes at Psalms 99:5. The meaning is, the footstool of God: let us bow humbly at his feet. The language denotes profound adoration. It expresses the feelings of those who bare the ark to its assigned place. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Tabernacles - Into his temple. Footstool - The ark, is often said to sit between the cherubim, which were above the ark. Psalms 132:8”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“will go: Psa 5:7, Psa 66:13, Psa 66:14, Psa 118:19, Psa 122:1; Isa 2:3 worship: Psa 95:6, Psa 99:5, Psa 99:9; Lam 2:1 Psalms 132:8”
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