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Psalms 26:8

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 26:8 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Jehovah, I love the habitation of thy house, And the place where thy glory dwelleth.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Jehovah, I love the habitation of thy house, And the place where thy glory dwelleth.
Psalms 26:8 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 26

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
5I hate the assembly of evil-doers, And will not sit with the wicked.
6I will wash my hands in innocency: So will I compass thine altar, O Jehovah;
7That I may make the voice of thanksgiving to be heard, And tell of all thy wondrous works.
8Jehovah, I love the habitation of thy house, And the place where thy glory dwelleth.
9Gather not my soul with sinners, Nor my life with men of blood;
10In whose hands is wickedness, And their right hand is full of bribes.
11But as for me, I will walk in mine integrity: Redeem me, and be merciful unto me.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Lord, I have loved the habitation of thy house, etc.] Meaning the tabernacle, for as yet the temple was not built; which was an habitation for the saints, where they chose to dwell, and reckoned it their happiness, and was the habitation of the Lord himself: the sanctuary was built for that purpose; and between the cherubim, over the mercy seat, he took up his residence; hence it follows, and the place where thine honour dwelleth: or “glory” f419: when the tabernacle was set up, the glory of the Lord filled it, as it did the temple, when it was dedicated, (<024035>Exodus 40:35). The psalmist expresses his love to this place, in opposition to the, congregation of evildoers, which he hated,…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“the habitation of thy house--where Thy house rests, as the tabernacle was not yet permanently fixed. honour dwelleth--conveys an allusion to the Holy of Holies.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Lord, I have loved the habitation of thy house - I have loved to dwell in Thy house. See the notes at Psalms 23:6. The psalmist often refers to his delight in the house of God - the place of public worship; his love to be there united with the people of God in the solemn services of religion. Compare Psalms 84:1-2, Psalms 84:4,Psalms 84:10; Psalms 27:4. And the place where thine honour dwelleth - Margin, “the tabernacle of thine honor.” This might indeed refer to the tabernacle; and the idea might be that he loved the place where that rested in its wanderings. But the more correct meaning is, that he loved the place where the “glory” of God - the Shekinah - the symbol of His presence -…”
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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
“House - Thy sanctuary and worship. Honour - Thy glorious and gracious presence. Psalms 26:9”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“26:8 The sanctuary symbolized the manifest presence of the Lord (see 18:6).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Lord: Psa 27:4-6, Psa 42:4, Psa 84:1, Psa 84:2, Psa 84:10, Psa 122:1-4, Psa 122:9; Sa2 15:25; Ch1 29:3; Isa 38:20, Isa 38:22; Luk 2:46, Luk 2:49, Luk 19:45-47; Joh 2:14-17 where: etc. Heb. of the tabernacle of thine honour, Psa 63:2, Psa 63:3; Exo 25:21, Exo 25:22, Exo 40:34, Exo 40:35; Ch2 5:14, Ch2 6:1, Ch2 6:2 Psalms 26:9”
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