Psalms 122:2 Meaning and Explanation
“Our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The pilgrims anticipate standing in Jerusalem's gates ready to enter the temple.
The Context of Psalms 122:2
The pilgrims arrive at Jerusalem's gates, approaching the place of worship.
What Does Psalms 122:2 Mean?
The speaker envisions the literal arrival at Jerusalem's gates, the threshold of the holy city. Standing within the gates represents reaching the destination of the pilgrimage and the moment of preparation for worship. The physical journey from afar culminates in this moment of arrival and readiness.
The image conveys both achievement and purpose. The pilgrims have traveled to reach this place, and now they stand ready to worship. Jerusalem's gates represent the boundary between the secular journey and sacred worship, a threshold into the presence of God's people gathered together.
Psalms 122:2 in the Original Language
sha'ar (שַׁעַר), 'gate' — the entrance through which people pass, symbolizing both literal arrival and spiritual access.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 122:2
What does Psalms 122:2 mean?
The pilgrims anticipate standing in Jerusalem's gates ready to enter the temple.
What is the context of Psalms 122:2?
The pilgrims arrive at Jerusalem's gates, approaching the place of worship.