Lux Domini
Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah.

What does Psalms 87:3 mean?

Christ himself is the Foundation of the church, which God has laid. Holiness is the strength and firmness of the church.

Key themes

FaithPrayerPraiseLament

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Keep this verse inside its immediate passage and alongside a few nearby related passages.

Glossary

City People

The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).