“Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach unto thee, that he may dwell in thy courts: we shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house, even of thy holy temple.”
The blessing pronounced on those chosen and brought near to dwell in God's courts articulates the privilege of covenant community members who have access to the sanctuary and the divine presence. The mention of courts suggests the architectural spaces where worship occurs; dwelling in them indicates permanent availability of sacred access. The satisfaction with goodness indicates that those who dwell in God's presence experience fullness and abundance. This verse articulates the privilege of covenant membership and the blessings it conveys.
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