“And he built his sanctuary like high palaces, like the earth which he hath established for ever.”
God's sanctuary is established: "He built his sanctuary like the high heavens, like the earth, which he has founded forever." The construction of the temple is presented as a cosmic act of creation; the temple's foundation is as permanent and substantial as earth itself. This verse asserts that God's choice of Zion and establishment of the sanctuary represent definitive commitments.
Church Fathers on Psalms 78:69
1. This Psalm does contain the things which are said to have been done among the old people: but the new and latter people is being admonished, to beware that it be not ungrateful regarding the blessings of God, and provoke His anger against it, whereas it ought to receive His grace....The Title thereof does first move and engage our attention. For it is not without reason inscribed, “Understanding of Asaph:” but it is perchance because these words require a reader who does…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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