Psalm 87:3
Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah.
Cross-references
Psalm 48:2 echoes this by calling Zion 'the joy of the whole earth' and 'city of the great King,' reinforcing her glory.
Psalm 48:3 adds that God is in her citadels as a fortress, showing the divine protection behind her glory.
Psalm 48:11-13 describes rejoicing in God's judgments and counting Zion's towers, expanding on her security and beauty.
Psalm 50:2 describes Zion as 'the perfection of beauty' from which God shines — echoing the glorious things spoken of the city.
Psalm 46:4 directly calls Jerusalem the 'city of God' with a river making it glad — a parallel celebration of Zion's glory.
Psalm 125:1 compares those who trust in the Lord to Mount Zion's immovable stability, linking faith to Zion's enduring glory.
Psalm 125:2 says the Lord surrounds His people as mountains surround Jerusalem, adding a protective image to Zion's glory.
Revelation 21:10-27 describes the New Jerusalem in full glory, the ultimate fulfillment of the 'glorious things' spoken of the city.
Revelation 14:1 shows the Lamb standing on Mount Zion with the 144,000, fulfilling the glorious vision of the city.
Hebrews 12:22 identifies the city of God as the heavenly Jerusalem, the ultimate reality behind the earthly Zion.
Ezekiel 37:28 says nations will know God when His sanctuary is in Zion's midst, fulfilling her glorious reputation.
Ezekiel 37:27 declares God's dwelling with His people, the ultimate glory of Zion as the city of God.
Jeremiah 31:12 depicts people singing on Zion's height, radiant with God's goodness—a fulfillment of her glory.
Jeremiah 3:14-17 promises that Jerusalem will be called the throne of the Lord, reinforcing her glorious status.
Isaiah 62:1-12 proclaims Zion's vindication and new name, directly fulfilling the 'glorious things' spoken of her.
Isaiah 60:1-22 expands on Zion's glory with light and nations streaming in, echoing the 'glorious things' spoken of the city.
Isaiah 59:21 adds God's covenant that His Spirit and words will remain with Zion's descendants forever, securing her glory.
Isaiah 59:20 promises the Redeemer will come to Zion, adding a redemptive fulfillment to the glorious things spoken.
Isaiah 54:2-10 calls Zion to enlarge her tent and promises God's everlasting covenant of peace, expanding on her future glory.
Isaiah 49:14-26 begins with Zion feeling forsaken but ends with God's promise to restore her, affirming the glorious things spoken.
Isaiah 12:6 calls Zion to shout because the Holy One is great in her midst, directly connecting God's presence to her glory.
Isaiah 60:14 explicitly calls Zion 'the City of the Lord' — directly fulfills the glorious things spoken of the city of God.
Jeremiah 3:17 declares Jerusalem will be called the throne of the Lord — glorious things indeed spoken of the city of God.
Galatians 4:26 speaks of the heavenly Jerusalem — the ultimate 'city of God' of which glorious things are spoken.
Isaiah 48:2 mentions the holy city and God of Israel — parallels the glorious things spoken of Zion.
Revelation 3:12 identifies the city of God as the new Jerusalem, where the conqueror becomes a pillar in God's temple.
Revelation 21:2 describes the new Jerusalem coming down as a bride, the glorious city of God made visible.
Isaiah 4:5 describes God's glorious presence over Mount Zion — directly related to the 'city of God' spoken of in Psalm 87:3.
Ezekiel 48:1-35 describes the final division of the land and the gates of the city, culminating in 'the Lord is there' — a fuller picture of Zion's glory.
Isaiah 61:3-11 describes Zion's restoration and joy, connecting to the glorious reputation of the city of God.