Psalms 84:2
Psalms 84:2 in Multiple Translations
My soul longs, even faints, for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.
My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the LORD: my heart and my flesh crieth out for the living God.
My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of Jehovah; My heart and my flesh cry out unto the living God.
The passion of my soul's desire is for the house of the Lord; my heart and my flesh are crying out for the living God.
I long, I ache, to be in the courts of the Lord. My mind and my body sing for joy to the living God.
My soule longeth, yea, and fainteth for the courtes of the Lord: for mine heart and my flesh reioyce in the liuing God.
My soul desired, yea, it hath also been consumed, For the courts of Jehovah, My heart and my flesh cry aloud unto the living God,
My soul longs, and even faints for the courts of the LORD. My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.
My soul longeth, and even fainteth for the courts of the LORD: my heart and my flesh crieth out for the living God.
Lord, thou hast blessed thy land: thou hast turned away the captivity of Jacob.
I [SYN] would like to be there; Yahweh, I desire that very much [DOU]. With all of my inner being I sing joyfully to you, the all-powerful God.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 84:2
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Psalms 84:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מַה
יְּדִיד֥וֹת
מִשְׁכְּנוֹתֶ֗י/ךָ
יְהוָ֥ה
צְבָאֽוֹת
מַה
mâh
H4100
what?
Part
יְּדִיד֥וֹת
yᵉdîyd
H3039
beloved
Adj
מִשְׁכְּנוֹתֶ֗י/ךָ
mishkân
H4908
tabernacle
N-mp | Suff
יְהוָ֥ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
צְבָאֽוֹת
tsâbâʼ
H6635
army
N-cp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 84:2
מַה
mâh
H4100
"what?"
Part
This Hebrew word means what or how, often used to ask questions or express surprise, like in Genesis when God asks Adam what he has done. It can also mean why or when, and is used in various ways throughout the Old Testament. It appears in many KJV translations, including how or what.
Definition: interr pron 1) what, how, of what kind 1a) (interrogative) 1a1) what? 1a2) of what kind 1a3) what? (rhetorical) 1a4) whatsoever, whatever, what 1b) (adverb) 1b1) how, how now 1b2) why 1b3) how! (exclamation) 1c) (with prep) 1c1) wherein?, whereby?, wherewith?, by what means? 1c2) because of what? 1c3) the like of what? 1c3a) how much?, how many?, how often? 1c3b) for how long? 1c4) for what reason?, why?, to what purpose? 1c5) until when?, how long?, upon what?, wherefore? indef pron 2) anything, aught, what may
Usage: Occurs in 655 OT verses. KJV: how (long, oft, (-soever)), (no-) thing, what (end, good, purpose, thing), whereby(-fore, -in, -to, -with), (for) why. See also: Genesis 2:19; Numbers 21:5; 1 Samuel 19:5.
יְּדִיד֥וֹת
yᵉdîyd
H3039
"beloved"
Adj
This Hebrew word means loved or love, describing something or someone cherished, as seen in the Bible's descriptions of God's love for humanity.
Definition: 1) beloved 2) lovely
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: amiable, (well-) beloved, loves. See also: Deuteronomy 33:12; Psalms 108:7; Psalms 45:1.
מִשְׁכְּנוֹתֶ֗י/ךָ
mishkân
H4908
"tabernacle"
N-mp | Suff
The tabernacle was a special tent where God met with the Israelites, as described in Exodus and Leviticus. It was a portable place of worship, like a dwelling place for God. The Israelites carried it with them.
Definition: 1) dwelling place, tabernacle 1a) dwelling-place 1b) dwellings Aramaic equivalent: mish.kan (מִשְׁכַּן "habitation" H4907)
Usage: Occurs in 129 OT verses. KJV: dwelleth, dwelling (place), habitation, tabernacle, tent. See also: Exodus 25:9; Numbers 3:23; Psalms 26:8.
יְהוָ֥ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
צְבָאֽוֹת
tsâbâʼ
H6635
"army"
N-cp
This Hebrew word means a large group of people or things, often referring to an army or a campaign, and is also used to describe the Lord's hosts. It appears in the Bible as a name for God, emphasizing His power and authority. In the KJV, it's translated as 'host' or 'army'.
Definition: : army 1) that which goes forth, army, war, warfare, host 1a) army, host 1a1) host (of organised army) 1a2) host (of angels) 1a3) of sun, moon, and stars 1a4) of whole creation 1b) war, warfare, service, go out to war 1c) service
Usage: Occurs in 463 OT verses. KJV: appointed time, ([phrase]) army, ([phrase]) battle, company, host, service, soldiers, waiting upon, war(-fare). See also: Genesis 2:1; 1 Samuel 17:55; Psalms 24:10.
Study Notes — Psalms 84:2
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- Context
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- Psalms 84:2 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 84:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 84:2
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 84:2
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 84:2
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 84:2
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 84:2
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 84:2
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 84:2
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 84:2
- Sermons on Psalms 84:2
Context — Better Is One Day in Your Courts
1How lovely is Your dwelling place, O LORD of Hosts!
2My soul longs, even faints, for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.
3Even the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she places her young near Your altars, O LORD of Hosts, my King and my God. 4How blessed are those who dwell in Your house! They are ever praising You. SelahCross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 26:9 | My soul longs for You in the night; indeed, my spirit seeks You at dawn. For when Your judgments come upon the earth, the people of the world learn righteousness. |
| 2 | Psalms 42:1–2 | As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul longs after You, O God. My soul thirsts for God, the living God. When shall I come and appear in God’s presence? |
| 3 | Psalms 63:1–2 | O God, You are my God. Earnestly I seek You; my soul thirsts for You. My body yearns for You in a dry and weary land without water. So I have seen You in the sanctuary and beheld Your power and glory. |
| 4 | Psalms 119:81 | My soul faints for Your salvation; I wait for Your word. |
| 5 | Psalms 143:6 | I stretch out my hands to You; my soul thirsts for You like a parched land. Selah |
| 6 | Psalms 73:26 | My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. |
| 7 | Psalms 119:20 | My soul is consumed with longing for Your judgments at all times. |
| 8 | Job 23:3 | If only I knew where to find Him, so that I could go to His seat. |
| 9 | Song of Solomon 5:8 | O daughters of Jerusalem, I adjure you, if you find my beloved, tell him I am sick with love. |
| 10 | Isaiah 64:1 | If only You would rend the heavens and come down, so that mountains would quake at Your presence, |
Psalms 84:2 Summary
[This verse means that the person writing it really, really wants to be close to God and feel His presence. It's like their heart is crying out for God, and they can't wait to be with Him. This is similar to what Jesus said in Matthew 5:6, where He taught that those who hunger and thirst for righteousness will be filled. The Psalmist is expressing a deep desire to be in God's presence and to worship Him, and this desire is something we can all relate to, as we were created to worship God, as stated in Revelation 4:11.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the Psalmist's soul to 'long' and 'faint' for the courts of the LORD?
This expression signifies a deep, intense yearning for God's presence, similar to what the Apostle Paul described in Romans 8:23, where he expressed a longing to be with Christ. It's a spiritual hunger that cannot be satisfied by anything else.
Why does the Psalmist's heart and flesh cry out for the living God?
The Psalmist is acknowledging that every part of their being, both spiritual and physical, is created to worship and be in relationship with God, as stated in Colossians 1:16, where all things were created for Him. This cry is a recognition of this fundamental need.
How can we, like the Psalmist, cultivate a deep longing for God's presence in our lives?
We can cultivate this longing by regularly spending time in prayer, reading God's word, and seeking to obey His commands, as Jesus taught in John 14:15. This helps us develop a deeper intimacy with God and increases our desire for His presence.
Is it normal to feel a sense of desperation or faintness in our spiritual journey?
Yes, it's normal to feel this way, as the Christian life is not always easy, and we face many challenges. However, as the Psalmist expresses, even in these moments, our souls can still long for God, and we can find comfort in His promise to never leave us, as stated in Hebrews 13:5.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways you feel your soul 'longing' or 'fainting' for a deeper connection with God, and how can you respond to these feelings?
- In what ways do you sense your heart and flesh crying out for the living God, and what are you doing to nurture this cry?
- How does your daily life reflect a longing for God's presence, and what changes could you make to prioritize this longing?
- What are some things that distract you from seeking God's presence, and how can you set aside these distractions to focus on Him?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 84:2
My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the Lord,.... The courts of the tabernacle now at Gibeon, though the ark was in Zion, 2 Chronicles 1:3 as the court of the priests, and the court
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 84:2
My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the LORD: my heart and my flesh crieth out for the living God. My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the Lord.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 84:2
Fainteth, or, is consumed, with grief for want of them, and with vehement desire to enjoy them, and with the deferring and disappointment of his hopes. See . For the courts; to enter into the outward court with the people, and to see what is done by the priests in the inner court, and to join with them in their religious exercises. My heart and my flesh crieth out with a doleful cry, of which this word is used also , which elsewhere and commonly signifies a joyful shout. The sense is, my soul and body are pained; or the passion of my heart maketh my tongue cry out.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 84:2
Psalms 84:2 My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the LORD: my heart and my flesh crieth out for the living God.Ver. 2. My soul longeth] As she did who said, Give me children or else I die. His soul once longed for the waters of the well of Bethlehem, but not so earnestly as now to draw waters with joy out of those wells of salvation. My heart and my flesh] Ut sit sanctitas in corde, et sanitas in corpore. And for obtaining of this, whole David crieth aloud, as a child when hungry crieth every whit of him, hands feet, face, all cry; and then the mother flings by all, then she flies and outruns herself; so here: The desires of the righteous shall be satisfied, Proverbs 10:24.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 84:2
(2) Longeth.—From root meaning to grow pale, expressing one effect of strong emotion—grows pale with longing. So the Latin poets used pallidus to express the effects of passionate love, and generally of any strong emotion: “Ambitione mala aut argenti pallet amore.” HOR., Sat. ii. 3, 78. Or we may perhaps compare Shakespeare’s “Sicklied o’er with the pale cast of thought.” For a similar fervid expression of desire for communion with God, comp. Psalms 63:1. Fainteth.—Or more properly, as LXX., faileth. Courts.—This, too, seems, like tabernacles above, to be used in a general poetical way, so that there is no need to think of the court of the priests as distinguished from that of the people. The living God.—Comp. Psalms 42:2, the only other place in the Psalms where God is so named.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 84:2
Verse 2. My soul longeth] It is a Levite that speaks, who ardently longs to regain his place in the temple, and his part in the sacred services. My heart and my flesh] All the desires of my soul and body; every appetite and wish, both animal and spiritual, long for thy service.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 84:2
2. My soul hath pined, yea, even fainted. The verbs are perfects, and it seems best to suppose that he is recalling the earnest longings which are even now finding satisfaction, as his feet stand in the Temple courts, and his heart and flesh sing for joy unto the living God. The latter verb denotes joyous singing, such as that with which pilgrims enlivened their journey. Cp. Jeremiah 31:12; and the cognate substantive in Psalms 42:4. Soul, heart, and flesh, the emotions, the reason and the will, with the living organism of the body through which they act, make up the whole man. See Psalms 16:9; Psalms 73:26; and cp. 1 Thessalonians 5:23. the living God] The same phrase (El chay) as in Psalms 42:2. God Himself is the final object of desire: the Temple is only the means of realising His Presence.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 84:2
My soul longeth - The word used here means properly to be pale; then, to be faint or weak; and then, to pine after, to long for, to desire earnestly.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 84:2
2. My soul longeth… fainteth—My desires for the courts of Jehovah are such, that my strength wastes away.
Sermons on Psalms 84:2
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Psalm 84-01 by James K. Boswell | In this sermon, the speaker outlines five key ingredients for a fulfilling relationship with God. The first ingredient is the recognition of God's power, as seen in verse one. The |
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The Happy Man 04 Prescription for Joy by James K. Boswell | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of recognizing God in our lives. He refers to Psalm 14:1, where it says that the fool says in his heart, "there is no God." H |
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Heavenly Meditation by Richard Baxter | Richard Baxter preaches about the importance of daily meditation and prayer, urging believers to retire to a private place, set aside worldly thoughts, and focus on heavenly realit |
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A Test of Assurance by Thomas Watson | Thomas Watson emphasizes that true love for God is evidenced by a deep desire for His presence in all aspects of life, a genuine hatred for sin, a coolness towards worldly things, |
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Receiving and Walking by James Bourne | James Bourne preaches on the importance of walking with Christ as we first received Him, emphasizing the need to maintain a fervent spirit and constant communion with Jesus. He war |
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That They Have Great Effects on the Body, Is No Sign by Jonathan Edwards | Jonathan Edwards discusses the effects of affections on the body, emphasizing that all affections, whether spiritual or not, have some impact on the body due to the close connectio |
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Meeting as a Congregation. by Andrew Bonar | Andrew Bonar emphasizes the significance of congregational gatherings in worship, rooted in the biblical promise that where two or three are gathered in Christ's name, He is presen |