诗篇 47:1-3 Rcuvss
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 47:1-9
A song for all the peoples! That it is possible this psalm may have been penned immediately after some specific victory, such as that of Jehoshaphat over the formidable combination of peoples that came up against him ( 2 Chronicles 20:1-37 .), we may admit; but we can scarcely understand how the peoples should have been invited to clap their hands at their own humiliating defeat. And it seems to us altogether unworthy of the sublime elevation of this psalm to look at it solely, or even... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 47:1-9
The universal King. The Lord is here set forth as "King over all the earth." His government commands— I. THE HOMAGE OF THE INTELLECT . "The Most High" is the Maker of heaven and earth. He is infinitely wise and holy and powerful. Not dependent upon other beings, he rules singly and done, in supreme majesty. Reason, therefore, not only confesses his right, but his fitness. Here is the repose of the mind in a perfect King. II. THE ACQUIESCENCE OF THE CONSCIENCE .... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 47:1-9
The universal sovereignty of God. The occasion of the psalm was, according to Psalms 47:3 , an overthrow of many heathen peoples by the visible interposition of God, who had leagued themselves against Israel, and who, according to Psalms 47:4 , had set out with the purpose of expelling Israel from her land. Another interpretation is that the psalm was composed for the dedication of the temple on the return from captivity. The main thought is the universal sovereignty of God. "God is... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 47:2
For the Lord Most High is terrible (comp. Deuteronomy 7:21 ; and see also Psalms 65:5 ; Psalms 68:35 ; Psalms 76:7-9 ). God is "terrible"— i.e. awful to contemplate-on account of his vast power and his absolute holiness. He is a great King over all the earth. Not only over Israel, or over the nations which David has conquered, but ever every nation on the face of the earth (comp. Psalms 95:3 , Psalms 95:4 ; Psalms 96:10 ; Psalms 97:1 , etc.). read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 47:3
He shall subdue the people under us ; rather, he subdues , or hath subdued , peoples under us. The reference is to recent victories (comp. Psalms 18:47 ). And the nations (rather, and nations ) under our feet. David subdued all the nations between the river of Egypt and the Euphrates, and left the inheritance of this kingdom, or rather empire, to Solomon ( 1 Kings 4:21 ). read more
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 47:1
O clap your hands, all ye people - A common way of expressing joy, or indicating applause. Compare the notes at Isaiah 55:12. The “people” here referred to are probably the Jewish people, and the call on them is to rejoice, with the customary marks of joy, in view of the great victory which God had gained over their enemies.Shout unto God - Make a joyful noise in praise of God; that is, in acknowledgment that this victory has been gained by his interposition.With a voice of triumph - With such... read more
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 47:2
For the Lord most high - Yahweh, the Most High God; that is, who is exalted above all other beings. Compare Exodus 18:11; 1 Chronicles 16:25 Psa 96:4; 2 Chronicles 2:5; Psalms 95:3.Is terrible - literally, is to be feared; that is, reverenced and adored. There is an idea in the words “terrible” and “terror” which is not contained in the original, as if there were something harsh, severe, stern, in his character. The word in the original does not go beyond the notion of inspiring reverence or... read more
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 47:3
He shall subdue the people under us - Compare Psalms 18:39, note; Psalms 18:47, note. The word rendered “subdue” is that which commonly means” to speak.” The idea in the use of this word here is that he has only to speak and it is done (compare Psalms 33:9), or that he could do it by a word. Compare, however, on the use of the word here, Gesenius (Lexicon), on the word - דבר dâbar, 2, Hiphil.And the nations under our feet - That is, they shall be entirely or effectually subdued. See Psalms... read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 47:1
O clap your hands, all ye people ; rather, all ye peoples. The nations of the earth generally—not Israel only—are addressed. The events which have taken place—the great extension of God's kingdom, by David's conquests, are for the advantage of all, and all ought to be thankful for them. Shout unto God with the voice of triumph; or, with a voice of joy. Professor Cheyne renders, "in ringing tones." read more