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Psalms 87:4 bbe — Rahab and Babylon will be named among those who have knowledge of me; see, Philistia and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man…

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"Rahab and Babylon will be named among those who have knowledge of me; see, Philistia and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man had his birth there."

— Psalms 87:4, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 87 — Context

1

This house is resting on the holy mountain.

2

The Lord has more love for the doors of Zion than for all the tents of Jacob.

3

Noble things are said of you, O town of God. (Selah.)

4

Rahab and Babylon will be named among those who have knowledge of me; see, Philistia and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man had his birth there.

5

And of Zion it will be said, This or that man had his birth there; and the Most High will make her strong.

6

The Lord will keep in mind, when he is writing the records of the people, that this man had his birth there. (Selah.)

7

The players on instruments will be there, and the dancers will say, All my springs are in you.

Psalms 87:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 87:4 say?
Psalms 87:4 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Rahab and Babylon will be named among those who have knowledge of me; see, Philistia and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man had his birth there.”
Where is Psalms 87:4 in the Bible?
Psalms 87:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 87, verse 4.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 87:4.
What translation should I read Psalms 87:4 in?
Psalms 87:4 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 87:4?
Psalms 87:4 reads (BBE): “Rahab and Babylon will be named among those who have knowledge of me; see, Philistia and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man had his birth there.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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