Psalm 97:4

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 97:4

the world = the habitable world. Hebrew. tebel. read more

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 97:1-12

Psalms 97The writer of this psalm also saw the Lord coming to rule and reign on the earth. He exhorted his readers to prepare for that event by living appropriately in the present. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 97:2-5

These verses reveal the appearance of the Lord in terms similar to other visions God gave His prophets (cf. Isaiah 6:1-4; Ezekiel 1; Revelation 1). The psalmist’s words describe God’s glory in figurative language. Clouds and thick darkness picture awesome power (cf. Deuteronomy 4:11; Deuteronomy 5:22-23; cf. Zechariah 14:6-7). Fire represents God’s consuming judgment (cf. Hebrews 12:29). Elsewhere in Scripture the shaking of mountains announced the Lord’s coming to earth (Exodus 19:18; cf.... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 97:2-9

2. The appearance of the King 97:2-9 read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 97:1-12

This is another ’theocratic’ Ps., declaring how God has taken vengeance on His enemies in a way to which all nature responded (Psalms 97:2-6), denouncing idols and their worshippers (Psalms 97:7), expressing the joy of the cities of Israel at His judgments (Psalms 97:8-9), calling His people to hate evil (Psalms 97:10) and to share the gladness which ought to be their portion (Psalms 97:11-12). The Ps. is a ’mosaic’ of phrases from other Scriptures, and, like the preceding Pss., is probably to... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 97:4

(4) See Psalms 77:17-18, from which this is taken. read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Psalms 97:1-12

The Instinct After Rising Psalms 97:10 Why is it that the study of human life in the Bible is so striking and helpful? Is it not because, as we close the book, we cannot help forming a moral judgment of the man himself? Take, for example, the life of Saul. We do not pass judgment upon him as a warrior or as a great leader, but we pass judgment upon Saul as a whole. David did much darker deeds than ever Saul did, and yet our judgment on the whole is in favour of David and against Saul. Why is... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Psalms 97:1-12

Psalms 97:1-12THE summons to praise the King with a new song {Psalms 96:1-13} is followed by this psalm, which repeats the dominant idea of the group, "Jehovah is King," but from a fresh point of view. It represents His rule under the form of a theophany, which may possibly be regarded as the fuller description of that coming of Jehovah to judgment with which Psalms 96:1-13 closes. The structure of both psalms is the same, each being divided into four strophes, normally consisting of three... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Psalms 97:1-12

Psalms 97:0 His Glorious Reign 1. Jehovah reigneth (Psalms 97:1-5 ) 2. In righteousness and with glory (Psalms 97:6-12 ) He reigneth! Earth and the multitude of isles will now rejoice, for He whose right it is occupies the throne and all unrighteousness, wickedness and idolatry will be banished. Zion and the daughters of Judah rejoice and all the righteous rejoice. It is the time of singing and of joy. And the heavens will reveal His righteousness, while angels worship Him (Psalms 97:7 and... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Psalms 97:4

97:4 His lightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw, and {d} trembled.(d) This fear does not bring the wicked to true obedience, but makes them run away from God. read more