Salmos 97:1-7 NVIPT

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 97:3

A fire goeth before him - Literally, this and the following verse may refer to the electric fluid, or to manifestations of the Divine displeasure, in which, by means of ethereal fire, God consumed his enemies. But fire is generally represented as an accompaniment of the appearances of the Supreme Being. He appeared on Mount Sinai in the midst of fire, thunder, and lightninys, Exodus 19:16-18 . Daniel, Daniel 7:9 , Daniel 7:10 , represents the Sovereign Judge as being on a throne which... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 97:4

His lightnings enlightened the world - Though this be no more than a majestic description of the coming of the Lord, to confound his enemies and succor his followers, yet some spiritualize the passage, and say, the lightnings signify the apostles, who enlightened the world by their heavenly doctrine. The earth saw, and trembled - The earth is represented as a sentient being. It saw the terrible majesty of God; and trembled through terror, fearing it should be destroyed on account of the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 97:5

The hills melted like wax - The fire of God seized on and liquefied them, so that they no longer opposed his march; and the mountains before him became a plain. The Lord of the whole earth - הארץ כל אדון adon col haarets , the Director, Stay, and Support of the whole earth. The universal Governor, whose jurisdiction is not confined to any one place; but who, having created all, governs all that he has made. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 97:6

The heavens declare his righteousness - They also, in this poetic description, become intelligent beings, and proclaim the majesty and the mercy of the Most High. Metaphorically, they may be said to declare his glory. Their magnitude, number, revolutions, order, influence, and harmony, proclaim the wondrous skill, matchless wisdom, and unlimited power of the Sovereign of the universe. See the notes on Psalm 19:1-14 ; (note). And all the people see his glory - Whatsoever God has made... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 97:7

Confounded be fell they - Rather, They shall be confounded that boast themselves in idols. There is a remarkable play on the letters here, המתהללים hammithhalelim , who move like madmen; referring to the violent gestures practiced in idolatrous rites. Of idols - באלילים baelilim , in vanities, emptinesses; who "make much ado about nothing," and take a mad and painful pleasure in ridiculous and unprofitable ceremonies of religion. Worship him - Who? Jesus: so says the apostle,... read more

John Calvin

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

Verse 1 1Jehovah reigns His inviting men to rejoice, is a proof that the reign of God is inseparably connected with the salvation and best happiness of mankind. And, the joy he speaks of being common to the whole world and to the regions beyond the seas, it is evident that he predicts the enlargement of God’s kingdom, which had been confined within the narrow boundaries of Judea, to a far wider extent. The Psalmist, in setting forth the various particulars of the Divine glory in the four verses... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 97:6

Verse 6 6The heavens have declared his righteousness Here he states that there would be such an illustrious display of the righteousness of God, that the heavens themselves would herald it. The meaning is not the same as in the beginning of the nineteenth psalm, “The heavens declare the glory of God,” etc. In that psalm David means no more than that the wisdom and power of God are as conspicuous in the fabric of the heavens, as if God should assert them with an audible voice. The meaning of the... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 97:7

Verse 7 7Confounded be all those who serve graven images. The Psalmist draws a broad distinction here, as in the psalm next to this, between the true God and the false gods which men form for themselves. This he does that the praise which he had ascribed might not be applied to any but the true God. Men are all ready to admit that they ought to celebrate the praises of God, but, naturally prone as they are to superstition, few indeed will be bound down to worship God in the manner which is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 97:1

The Lord reigneth; or, the Lord has become King—has ascended his throne (comp. Psalms 93:1 ; Psalms 96:10 ). Let the earth rejoice. When God condescends to appear on earth, the earth is bound to rejoice. His coming cannot but improve the condition of affairs. Let the multitude of isles (literally, the many isles ) be glad thereof . Even "the isles"—the abode of the Gentiles—are to feel joy, for they, too, at whatever cost ( Psalms 97:3 ), will be benefited. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 97:1

God's sovereignty. "The Lord reigneth." To a thoughtful, loving, earnest Christian heart, the spectacle of prevailing disorder, wrong, misery, in this world (today as in past ages) is a source of sometimes almost unbearable wonder and grief. Then it is unspeakable consolation to remember "the Lord reigneth" ( Psalms 11:3 , Psalms 11:4 ). As from his own sin and trouble he takes refuge in God's love; so from the apparent triumph of evil, in God's righteous rule. God's Kingship or... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 97:3

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 97:4

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 97:5

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 97:6

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 97:7

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

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 97:6

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 97:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 97:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 97:1

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