Psalm 47:2

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 47:1-2

Psalms 47:1-2. O clap your hands, all ye people All ye tribes of Israel, or, rather, all nations, not only Jews but Gentiles; for all of them would, or might have benefit, if not by the removal of the ark to mount Zion, or to the temple, yet by that which was represented thereby, the ascension of the Messiah into heaven. Shout unto God Unto the glory of the God of Israel. For the Lord most high Above all gods and men; is terrible To all his enemies; a great King over all the earth ... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 47:1-9

Psalm 46-48 When God saved JerusalemConfident in tone and bold in expression, these three psalms express praise to God for delivering Jerusalem from an enemy invasion. One example of such a deliverance was on the occasion of Assyria’s invasion of Judah during the reign of Hezekiah (2 Kings 18:9-19:37).No matter what troubles he meets, whether from earthquakes, floods or wars, the person who trusts in God is not overcome by them (46:1-3). He has an inner calmness, likened to a cool refreshing... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 47:2

the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4 . MOST HIGH. Hebrew. Elyon. App-4 . terrible = to be reverenced. a great King. This in special contrast with Sennacherib (Isaiah 36:4 ). read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 47:2

Psalms 47:2. The Lord most high is terrible— Is to be feared—to be revered—to be held in awe. Fenwick, Mudge, &c. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 47:2

2, 3. His universal sovereignty now exists, and will be made known. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 47:1-2

The psalmist called on all people to applaud Yahweh joyfully because He is the great universal sovereign enthroned on high. This is a call to willing submission to His authority."Kings in the ancient Near East loved to designate themselves by this title [great king] because with it were associated superiority, suzerainty, and the power to grant vassal treaties (cf. 2 Kings 18:19; Isaiah 36:4). Any king assuming this title could not tolerate competition. So it is with Yahweh. He alone is the... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 47:1-4

1. The sovereign King’s homage 47:1-4 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 47:1-9

Psalms 47The psalmist called on all nations to honor Israel’s God who will one day rule over them. This is one of the so-called "enthronement" psalms that deals with Yahweh’s universal reign (cf. Psalms 93; Psalms 95-99). These are prophetic psalms since the worldwide rule of Messiah was future when the psalmist wrote."The enthronement festival is a scholarly extrapolation from a Babylonian festival in which the god Marduk was annually reenthroned in pomp and circumstance at a special event in... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 47:1-9

This Ps., though akin to Psalms 46, 48, is less definitely historical, and simply summons the earth to join in a chorus of praise to God as the victorious King, not only of Israel, but of all the nations of the world.1. People] RV ’peoples.’ So in Psalms 47:3, Psalms 47:9.3. Shall subdue.. shall choose] RM ’subdueth.. chooseth..’4. The excellency (or ’pride’) of Jacob] the fair land of Israel.5. Gone up] to heaven, in triumph after the battle: see Psalms 68:11. 7. With understanding] RM ’in a... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 47:2

(2) Most high.—Or, possibly, a predicate, is exalted.Terrible.—Literally, feared. (Comp. 2 Chronicles 20:29). read more

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