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Psalm 132

Sal. 132:13 KJV (With Strong’s)

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For the Lord
Yhovah (Hebrew #3068)
(the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God
KJV usage: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare 3050, 3069.
Pronounce: yeh-ho-vaw'
Origin: from 1961
hath chosen
bachar (Hebrew #977)
properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select
KJV usage: acceptable, appoint, choose (choice), excellent, join, be rather, require.
Pronounce: baw-khar'
Origin: a primitive root
Zion
Tsiyown (Hebrew #6726)
Tsijon (as a permanent capital), a mountain of Jerusalem
KJV usage: Zion.
Pronounce: tsee-yone'
Origin: the same (regularly) as 6725
; he hath desired
'avah (Hebrew #183)
to wish for
KJV usage: covet, (greatly) desire, be desirous, long, lust (after).
Pronounce: aw-vaw'
Origin: a primitive root
it for his habitation
mowshab (Hebrew #4186)
from 3427; a seat; figuratively, a site; abstractly, a session; by extension an abode (the place or the time); by implication, population
KJV usage: assembly, dwell in, dwelling(-place), wherein (that) dwelt (in), inhabited place, seat, sitting, situation, sojourning.
Pronounce: mo-shawb'
Origin: or moshab {mo-shawb'}
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 The answer of God is in everything beyond the desire. (Practical Reflections on the Psalms: Psalms 132-134 by J.N. Darby)
 (vv. 13-18) The closing verses of the psalm very blessedly set forth the Lord’s answer to David’s desires, as voiced by the godly. (Psalms 132 by H. Smith)
 {v.13-14} David had said, “Arise O LORD, into thy rest.” The Lord answers that He “hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation. This is my rest forever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it.” (Psalms 132 by H. Smith)

J. N. Darby Translation

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For Jehovah hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his dwelling: