Bible Strands
Psalms 116:19
in the courts of the LORD’s house, in your midst, O Jerusalem. Hallelujah!
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist identifies the location for fulfilling vows to the LORD, addressing Jerusalem directly. This declaration follows immediately after the pledge to make the vow in the presence of the assembly.
The words — חַצְרוֹת (chatserot) translates to "courts," and תוֹכֵכִי (tokheki) means "in your midst." These terms anchor the act of worship to a specific physical and communal space.
The thread — Entering the LORD’s courts appears in Psalms 96:8 and Psalms 135:2, while 2 Chronicles 6:6 establishes Jerusalem as the chosen location for God’s name.
Why it lands — The text requires the reader to tie personal vows and praise to a concrete, gathered assembly rather than isolated devotion. It demands obedience to worship within the designated place and community.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
In the courts of the Lord’s house, in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem. Praise ye the Lord.
Cross-references
- Psalms 96:8 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and enter His courts.
- Psalms 135:2 who stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God.
- 2 Chronicles 6:6 But now I have chosen Jerusalem for My Name to be there, and I have chosen David to be over My people Israel.’
- Psalms 100:4 Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and bless His name.
- Psalms 118:19 Open to me the gates of righteousness, that I may enter and give thanks to the LORD.
- Psalms 122:3 Jerusalem is built up as a city united together,