A song of ascents.
1 When the Lord restored the fortunes of126:1 Or Lord brought back the captives to Zion,
we were like those who dreamed.126:1 Or those restored to health
2 Our mouths were filled with laughter,
our tongues with songs of joy.
Then it was said among the nations,
"The Lord has done great things for them."
3 The Lord has done great things for us,
and we are filled with joy.
4 Restore our fortunes,126:4 Or Bring back our captivesLord,
like streams in the Negev.
5 Those who sow with tears
will reap with songs of joy.
6 Those who go out weeping,
carrying seed to sow,
will return with songs of joy,
carrying sheaves with them.
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Cidade / Povoado
Zion
Hoje: Jerusalem
צִיּוֹןtsiyyonΣιώνSiōn
Zion is the fortress David captured, which became the City of David; the people of the Lord live there, and it was foretold that Zion would be plowed like a field (2 Samuel 5:7).
31,78° N, 35,23° L
Citado em 148 versículosTb.: Sion
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Região / Território
Negeb
Hoje: Tel Beer Sheva
נֶ֫גֶבnegev
The Negeb is the southernmost region of Judah, toward which Abram went and where Isaac lived. Kabzeel, Eder and Jagur were located there, toward the boundary of Edom (Joshua 15:21).
31,24° N, 34,84° L
Citado em 43 versículosTb.: Negev