Psalms 50:2
Psalms 50:2 in Multiple Translations
From Zion, perfect in beauty, God shines forth.
Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined.
Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined forth.
From Zion, most beautiful of places, God has sent out his light.
God shines out of Mount Zion, perfect in beauty.
Out of Zion, which is the perfection of beautie, hath God shined.
From Zion, the perfection of beauty, God shone.
Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God shines out.
Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined.
When Nathan the prophet came to him after he had sinned with Bethsabee.
His glory shines from Zion Hill in Jerusalem, an extremely beautiful city.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 50:2
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Psalms 50:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מִ/צִּיּ֥וֹן
מִכְלַל
יֹ֗פִי
אֱלֹהִ֥ים
הוֹפִֽיעַ
מִ/צִּיּ֥וֹן
Tsîyôwn
H6726
Zion
Prep | N-proper
מִכְלַל
miklâl
H4359
perfection
N-ms
יֹ֗פִי
yŏphîy
H3308
beauty
N-ms
אֱלֹהִ֥ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp
הוֹפִֽיעַ
yâphaʻ
H3313
to shine
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 50:2
מִ/צִּיּ֥וֹן
Tsîyôwn
H6726
"Zion"
Prep | N-proper
Zion refers to a mountain in Jerusalem, often used as another name for the city, especially in prophetic books like Isaiah and Jeremiah.
Definition: Zion = "parched place" another name for Jerusalem especially in the prophetic books Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 153 OT verses. KJV: Zion. See also: 2 Samuel 5:7; Isaiah 49:14; Psalms 2:6.
מִכְלַל
miklâl
H4359
"perfection"
N-ms
This word refers to complete perfection, especially when it comes to beauty. It emphasizes something being entirely flawless. It is used to describe perfection in the Bible.
Definition: completeness, perfection
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: perfection. See also: Psalms 50:2.
יֹ֗פִי
yŏphîy
H3308
"beauty"
N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means beauty, describing something pleasing and attractive. In Psalm 27:4, it describes the beauty of God's presence. The word is used to convey a sense of wonder and awe.
Definition: beauty
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: beauty. See also: Esther 1:11; Ezekiel 16:15; Psalms 45:12.
אֱלֹהִ֥ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
הוֹפִֽיעַ
yâphaʻ
H3313
"to shine"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to shine or send out beams of light, used in the Bible to describe God's glory. It appears in the Psalms and Isaiah, describing God's radiant splendor. In the KJV, it's translated as 'be light' or 'shine forth'.
Definition: 1) to shine, shine forth or out, cause to shine, send out beams 1a) (Hiphil) 1a1) to shine out, shine forth, send out beams 1a2) to cause to shine
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: be light, shew self, (cause to) shine (forth). See also: Deuteronomy 33:2; Job 37:15; Psalms 50:2.
Study Notes — Psalms 50:2
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- Psalms 50:2 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 50:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 50:2
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 50:2
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 50:2
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 50:2
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 50:2
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 50:2
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 50:2
- Sermons on Psalms 50:2
Context — The Mighty One Calls
1The Mighty One, God the LORD, speaks and summons the earth from where the sun rises to where it sets.
2From Zion, perfect in beauty, God shines forth.
3Our God approaches and will not be silent! Consuming fire precedes Him, and a tempest rages around Him. 4He summons the heavens above, and the earth, that He may judge His people:Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 48:2 | Beautiful in loftiness, the joy of all the earth, like the peaks of Zaphon is Mount Zion, the city of the great King. |
| 2 | Psalms 80:1 | Hear us, O Shepherd of Israel, who leads Joseph like a flock; You who sit enthroned between the cherubim, shine forth |
| 3 | Revelation 21:23 | And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, because the glory of God illuminates the city, and the Lamb is its lamp. |
| 4 | Revelation 1:16 | He held in His right hand seven stars, and a sharp double-edged sword came from His mouth. His face was like the sun shining at its brightest. |
| 5 | Deuteronomy 33:2 | He said: “The LORD came from Sinai and dawned upon us from Seir; He shone forth from Mount Paran and came with myriads of holy ones, with flaming fire at His right hand. |
| 6 | Habakkuk 3:3–4 | God came from Teman, and the Holy One from Mount Paran. Selah His glory covered the heavens, and His praise filled the earth. His radiance was like the sunlight; rays flashed from His hand, where His power is hidden. |
| 7 | Isaiah 12:6 | Cry out and sing, O citizen of Zion, for great among you is the Holy One of Israel.” |
| 8 | Habakkuk 2:20 | But the LORD is in His holy temple; let all the earth be silent before Him. |
| 9 | Hosea 5:15 | Then I will return to My place until they admit their guilt and seek My face; in their affliction they will earnestly seek Me.” |
| 10 | Psalms 94:1 | O LORD, God of vengeance, O God of vengeance, shine forth. |
Psalms 50:2 Summary
[Psalms 50:2 tells us that God shines forth from Zion, which is a special place where God dwells among His people. This means that God's presence is beautiful and perfect, like a shining light. As we read in Psalms 27:4, David desired to behold God's beauty in the temple, and we can also seek to experience God's presence in our lives. By focusing on God's beauty and glory, we can cultivate a deeper appreciation for His perfection and goodness, just as we see in Psalms 96:6.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Zion in Psalms 50:2?
Zion represents the dwelling place of God among His people, as seen in Psalms 9:11 and Psalms 48:1-2, highlighting God's presence and beauty.
How does God's beauty relate to His character?
God's beauty is a reflection of His perfection and goodness, as stated in Psalms 27:4, where David desires to behold God's beauty in the temple, and in Psalms 96:6, which declares God's glory and beauty.
What does it mean for God to 'shine forth' from Zion?
God shining forth from Zion symbolizes His radiant presence and glory, much like in Isaiah 60:1-2, where God's light shines forth from Jerusalem, and in Ezekiel 43:2, where God's glory shines from the east.
How does this verse relate to God's relationship with His people?
This verse emphasizes God's intimate connection with His people, as seen in Psalms 46:4-5, where God dwells among His people, and in Hebrews 12:22, which describes the heavenly Zion where God's people gather.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for me to behold God's beauty in my life, and how can I cultivate a deeper appreciation for His perfection?
- How can I reflect God's beauty and glory to those around me, as a representative of His presence in the world?
- What are some ways I can prepare my heart to receive God's radiant presence, as described in this verse?
- In what ways can I apply the truth of God's shining forth from Zion to my daily life, and how can it impact my relationship with Him?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 50:2
Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined. Or "shall shine" (p); the past for the future, as Kimchi observes; or "the perfection of the beauty of God hath shined out of Zion" (q); that
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 50:2
Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined. Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty (Psalms 47:2), God has shined - in contrast to Deuteronomy 33:2, "The Lord came from Sinai (not the
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 50:2
The place where he was supposed to reside, and where he would now sit in judgment; or from whence he would come to a more public and conspicuous place, where all the world might see and hear the transactions. The perfection of beauty; the most beautiful and amiable place of the whole world, because of the presence, and worship, and blessing of God, which was there, and there only. God hath shined, i.e. hath appeared or manifested himself in a glorious manner, as judges do when they come to the judgment-seat.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 50:2
Psalms 50:2 Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined.Ver. 2. Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty] Heb. the whole perfection, or the universality of beauty, Perfectissimae pulchritudinis locus (Trem.); because there especially was God’ s glory set forth in his holy ordinances, and more clearly manifested than in all his handiwork besides. See Psalms 48:2. God hath shined] Like the sun in his strength, sometimes for the comfort of his people, as Psalms 80:1; sometimes for the terror of evildoers, as Psalms 94:1, and here. But evermore God is terrible out of his holy places, Psalms 68:35; Psalms 89:7.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 50:2
(2) Perfection of beauty—i.e., Zion, because the Temple, the residence of Jehovah, was there. (Comp. Psalms 48:2; Lamentations 2:15; 1Ma 2:12.) Hath shined.—Comp. Psalms 80:1; Deuteronomy 33:2. A natural figure of the Divine manifestation, whether taken from the dawn or from lighting.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 50:2
2. Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty] This rendering is certainly preferable to that of P.B.V., ‘Out of Zion hath God appeared in perfect beauty.” Cp. Psalms 48:2; and Lamentations 2:15, which unites phrases taken from both Psalms. In 1Ma 2:12 the Temple is called “our beauty and our glory.” Zion is now the abode of Jehovah, where He sits enthroned upon the cherubim (Psalms 80:1). From thence, as of old from Sinai, He hath shined forth (R.V.): a word specially used of that dazzling blaze of light which is the symbol of God’s Presence. Cp. Deuteronomy 33:2; Psalms 80:1; Psalms 94:1.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 50:2
Out of Zion - The place where God was worshipped, and where he dwelt. Compare the notes at Isaiah 2:3. The perfection of beauty - See the notes at Psalms 48:2.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 50:2
2. Out of Zion—The seat and source of supreme authority. Perfection of beauty—Not to be taken physically, but morally, as the abode of God. Psalms 48:2
Sermons on Psalms 50:2
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Attributes of God (Series 1): The Perfection of God by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the greatness and holiness of God. He compares the excitement of a child playing with a ball to our attempts to impress God with our achieve |
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(Early Anabaptism) Christ in Early Anabaptism by Denny Kenaston | In this sermon, the speaker discusses a group of 12 men who gathered in the house of Felix Montz to seek God's guidance. The fear of God settled upon them, leading them to separate |
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The Glory of Primitive Methodism by Denny Kenaston | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the principles and rules followed by early Christians in their pursuit of spiritual growth. These principles include honesty in business deal |
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Passionate for God's Holiness - Part 3 by John Piper | This sermon emphasizes the incomparable nature of God's holiness, highlighting His unique, divine, and morally perfect attributes. It delves into the rarity, permanence, and access |
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Jonah, the Run-Away Prophet by Albert M. Ewing | Albert M. Ewing delivers a sermon on the story of Jonah, a backslidden prophet who disobeyed God's call to warn Nineveh, representing the struggle of doing what we do not like to d |
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Attributes of God #10 "The Perfection of God" by A.W. Tozer | A.W. Tozer emphasizes the perfection of God, arguing that true beauty and excellence can only be found in Him. He reflects on the gains and losses in modern Christianity, noting th |
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Zion, God's Habitation by George Warnock | George Warnock preaches on the significance of Zion as a place of rest, righteousness, power, joy, holiness, beauty, and praise. He emphasizes how Zion represents a spiritual stron |