Psalm 97:8

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Psalms 97:1-12

The reign of Jehovah, while wholly beneficent in purpose and in ultimate issue, is yet full of terror and of judgment in its process toward the issue. This is also cause for rejoicing. The method of God’s judgments is described. They are mysterious, “Clouds and darkness are round about Him.” They are founded upon strictest justice, “Righteousness and judgment are the foundation of His throne.” They are forceful, “A fire goeth before Him.” The effects of His judgments are declared. His... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 97:1-12

XCVII. Yahweh in the Storm.— The appearance of Yahweh is described in terms of primitive religion, when He was the God of fire and tempest, earthquake and volcano. These traits are retained, but united with that later and far more perfect religion, which recognised Him as the only God ( Psalms 97:5; Psalms 97:7) and as a God of absolute righteousness. Psalms 97:1 . isles: really means “ coastlands.” Psalms 97:7 . See on Psalms 29:1 where sons of God = gods here. Psalms 97:10 . Read, “ Yahweh... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 97:8

Zion; thy people dwelling in Zion, or Jerusalem, and Judah, to whom Christ came, and among whom the gospel was first preached. Or, thy church and people, who both in the prophetical writings are oft called Zion. Heard the fame of thy judgments, as the following words declare; the ruin of idolatry and the setting up the kingdom of the Messias in the world. The daughters of Judah; particular churches, or rather persons, members of Zion. Rejoiced; not that they took pleasure in the ruin of others,... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Psalms 97:1-12

INTRODUCTIONThis is another of the series of Psalms which celebrate the advent of Jehovah as King. There are seven in the series, the ninety-third being the first, and the hundredth the last. The ninety-fourth is not one of the series. We know neither the author by whom, nor the occasion on which, this Psalm was composed. The series may “have been composed with reference to the same occasion, and may have been designed to be used together. They are similar in their contents and structure; and... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Psalms 97:1-12

Psalms 97:1-12 :The LORD reigneth ( Psalms 97:1 );In the previous psalm, it said, "The Lord reigneth. Say among the heathen, 'The Lord reigneth.'" I think that this is something that we often forget in the adverse circumstances of life, that God reigns.We used to have a dear saint of God in Huntington Beach, that whenever I would get discouraged, she'd say, "Well, Charles, the Lord is still on the throne." I'd say, "Thanks, I needed that." You know, sometimes I would forget that God was on the... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 97:1-12

This psalm, which opens like the ninety third and some others, was composed by David, when the whole of the promised land was given to him for a kingdom, and when God had also given him rest from his enemies round about. By this they knew something of the character of David, and the glory of David’s God. Psalms 97:1 . The Lord reigneth. Hebrews JEHOVAH, the Messiah, who comes to judge the earth, as in Psalms 50:3; Psalms 98:9. In this David was a type of Christ, under whose feet all things... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 97:1-12

Psalms 97:1-12The Lord reigneth; let the earth rejoice. The reign of God over the worldI. The reign of God over the world (Psalms 97:1).1. His laws are righteous.2. His purpose is benevolent.II. The providential procedure of God in the world.1. If is inscrutable. “Clouds and darkness.”2. It is righteous.3. It is terrible (Psalms 97:3-4).III. The moral triumphs of God in the world (Psalms 97:6-11).1. The false are confounded (Psalms 97:7). Idolatry is crushed.2. The true are blessed (Psalms... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 97:8

Psalms 97:8Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of Thy judgments, O Lord. The judgments of God are a proper cause of gladness and rejoicing to His peopleI. The Church is glad, and rejoices in the judgments of God, because it is itself redeemed with judgment.1. By judgment the Church is redeemed from the curse of the law--judgment on Christ.2. By judgment the Church is delivered from the captivity of Satan--judgment oil Satan.3. By judgment the Church is freed... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Psalms 97:8

Psa 97:8 Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O LORD. Ver. 8. Zion heard, and was glad ] Heard what? the downfall of the devil’s kingdom, and the erecting of Christ’s sceptre; this was good news to the Church, and her children. Berne was the first town that after the Reformation burnt their images. Zurich followed on an Ash Wednesday, which they observe and celebrate every year to this day, with all mirths, plays, and pastimes, as an Ash... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Psalms 97:8

Zion: Psalms 48:11, Isaiah 51:3, Isaiah 52:7-2 Samuel :, Isaiah 62:11, Zephaniah 3:14-Esther :, Zechariah 9:9, Matthew 21:4-1 Samuel : because: Psalms 52:6, Psalms 58:10, Revelation 18:20, Revelation 19:1-Judges : Reciprocal: Judges 5:2 - for the avenging Judges 5:31 - So let 1 Chronicles 16:14 - his judgments Job 22:19 - righteous Psalms 101:1 - I will sing Psalms 119:164 - because Isaiah 33:5 - The Lord Isaiah 33:13 - ye that are near Isaiah 35:1 - be Jeremiah 49:2 - her daughters... read more

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