Psalm 93:2

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 93:2

Thy throne is established of old - Whatever might occur, the throne of God was firm. That could not be moved. It had been set up from all eternity. It had stood through all the convulsions and changes which had occurred in the universe; and it would stand firm forever. Whatever might change, that was immovable; and as long as that is unchanged we have a ground of security and hope. Should “that” be moved, all would be gone. The margin here is, as in Hebrew, “from then:” but it means “of old;”... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 93:2-4

Psalms 93:2-4. Thy throne is established of old, &c. This kingdom of thine is no new or upstart kingdom; as it may seem to the ignorant world, but the most ancient of all kingdoms, being from everlasting to everlasting, although it was not always equally manifested to mankind. The floods The enemies of thy kingdom, who are often compared to floods for their numbers, force, rage, &c., have lifted up their waves Have both, by their words and actions, made opposition against it. ... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 93:1-5

Psalms 92-93 God’s rule in an evil worldAccording to the title, Psalms 92:0 was for use on the Sabbath. God is pleased when people cease their ordinary work for a day in order to engage in worshipping him and proclaiming his love (92:1-4). As they meditate upon the nature of God, their thinking will be changed. They will see from God’s point of view and will understand things that are misunderstood by the ordinary person. They will see, for instance, that they need not puzzle over why the... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 93:2

2-4. His underived power exceeds the most sublime exhibitions of the most powerful objects in nature (Psalms 89:9). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 93:1-2

1. The authority of Yahweh 93:1-2The psalmist declared the sovereignty of Yahweh over the world. He described the Sovereign as clothed with strength rather than with ornate robes. Clothing says something about the person wearing it. That was true of this king too. The immovable condition of the world shows how absolutely God controlled it. However, this refers to life on the earth more than it does to the planet in the solar system. God will control all life on earth. God’s universal authority... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 93:1-5

Psalms 93The psalmist rejoiced in the Lord’s reign in this psalm. This is one of the "enthronement" or "theocratic" psalms that depict the righteous rule of God on earth (cf. Psalms 47, 95-99). They focus on God’s sovereignty over His people Israel, but they also point prophetically to the future reign of David’s greatest Son during the Millennium. Psalms 47, 93-100 all affirm Yahweh’s rule over the earth. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 93:1-5

This Ps., along with Psalms 95-100, celebrates God as King. The thought which is common to this whole group seems to have been awakened by a national deliverance, which was probably the return from the Babylonian captivity. The present Ps. is brief, and speaks of God’s sovereign rule, His majesty and strength (Psalms 93:1), the eternity and steadfastness of His royal throne (Psalms 93:2), His supremacy above the waves of the sea (Psalms 93:3-4), and the holiness of His Temple (Psalms 93:5).1.... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Psalms 93:1-5

Psalms 93:1-5THIS is the first of a group of psalms celebrating Jehovah as King. It is followed by one which somewhat interrupts the unity of subject in the group, but may be brought into connection with them by being regarded as hymning Jehovah’s kingly and judicial providence, as manifested in the subjugation of rebels against His throne. The remaining psalms of the group (Psalms 95:1-11; Psalms 96:1-13; Psalms 97:1-12; Psalms 98:1-9; Psalms 99:1-9; Psalms 100:1-5) rise to a height of lyric... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Psalms 93:1-5

Psalms 93:0 Jehovah Reigneth This is a kingdom Psalm by an unknown author. The Lord reigneth in majesty. And under His reign the world is established; He is above all the floods of many waters, none can withstand Him. Revelation 11:15-18 may be read in connection with this brief kingdom Psalm. The angry nations mentioned in this passage correspond with the floods of waters mentioned in the Psalm. read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Psalms 93:2

93:2 Thy {b} throne [is] established of old: thou [art] from everlasting.(b) In which you sit and govern the world. read more