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Psalms 132:13–14

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For the Lord hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation.
This is my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it.
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From verse 13

  1. Hebrews 12:22Rank 1 from verse 13
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    22But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels,

  2. Psalms 78:68–69Rank 2 from verse 13
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    68But chose the tribe of Judah, the mount Zion which he loved.

    69And he built his sanctuary like high palaces, like the earth which he hath established for ever.

  3. Psalms 68:16Rank 3 from verse 13
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    16Why leap ye, ye high hills? this is the hill which God desireth to dwell in; yea, the Lord will dwell in it for ever.

  4. Psalms 87:2Rank 4 from verse 13
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    2The Lord loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.

  5. Psalms 76:1–2Rank 5 from verse 13
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    1IN Judah is God known: his name is great in Israel.

    2In Salem also is his tabernacle, and his dwelling place in Zion.

From verse 14

  1. Psalms 132:8Rank 1 from verse 14
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    8Arise, O Lord, into thy rest; thou, and the ark of thy strength.

  2. 1 Kings 8:13Rank 2 from verse 14
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    13I have surely built thee an house to dwell in, a settled place for thee to abide in for ever.

  3. Isaiah 12:6Rank 3 from verse 14
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    6Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee.

  4. Psalms 135:21Rank 4 from verse 14
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    21Blessed be the Lord out of Zion, which dwelleth at Jerusalem. Praise ye the Lord.

  5. Psalms 76:2Rank 5 from verse 14
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    2In Salem also is his tabernacle, and his dwelling place in Zion.

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Psalms 132:13

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

desired

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of desire, meaning to wish for, long for, request, or take pleasure in.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

habitation

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A dwelling, abode, or place of residence; a place of refuge or shelter.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Bullokar 1616

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Psalms 132:14

COMBINED MEANING

rest

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Sense 1: To cease from labour or motion, lie still, settle, remain, or rely; also repose, peace, security, or an abiding place. Sense 2: The remaining persons or things after a part is distinguished.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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for ever

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1. Without end; for all time. 2. Continually or permanently throughout the duration in view.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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ever

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At any time; always or continually; throughout all time or for ever.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

desired

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of desire, meaning to wish for, long for, request, or take pleasure in.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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132:1LORD, remember David, and all his afflictions:

132:2How he sware unto the Lord, and vowed unto the mighty God of Jacob;

132:3Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house, nor go up into my bed;

132:4I will not give sleep to mine eyes, or slumber to mine eyelids,

132:5Until I find out a place for the Lord, an habitation for the mighty God of Jacob.

132:6Lo, we heard of it at Ephratah: we found it in the fields of the wood.

132:7We will go into his tabernacles: we will worship at his footstool.

132:8Arise, O Lord, into thy rest; thou, and the ark of thy strength.

132:9Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness; and let thy saints shout for joy.

132:10For thy servant David’s sake turn not away the face of thine anointed.

132:11The Lord hath sworn in truth unto David; he will not turn from it; Of the fruit of thy body will I set upon thy throne.

132:12If thy children will keep my covenant and my testimony that I shall teach them, their children shall also sit upon thy throne for evermore.

132:13For the Lord hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation.

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132:14This is my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it.

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132:15I will abundantly bless her provision: I will satisfy her poor with bread.

132:16I will also clothe her priests with salvation: and her saints shall shout aloud for joy.

132:17There will I make the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a lamp for mine anointed.

132:18His enemies will I clothe with shame: but upon himself shall his crown flourish.

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