When the Lord registers the nations, he will say, 'This one has become a citizen of Jerusalem.'
Psalm 87 is a song celebrating Zion, the city of God, and its significance as the spiritual center where God dwells. The psalmist envisions a future where people from various nations are recognized as citizens of Jerusalem.
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Fulfilled inRevelation 21:24-26
The prophecy finds partial fulfillment in the New Testament vision of the New Jerusalem, where people from all nations are gathered in the presence of God. Revelation describes the nations walking by the light of the city and bringing their glory into it.
This prophecy underscores the inclusivity of God's kingdom, where salvation and citizenship in God's city are extended to all nations, reflecting the universal scope of the gospel.