Psalm 66:7 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 66:1-7

I. In these verses the psalmist calls upon all people to praise God, all lands, all the earth, all the inhabitants of the world that are capable of praising God, Ps. 66:1. 1. This speaks the glory of God, that he is worthy to be praised by all, for he is good to all and furnishes every nation with matter for praise. 2. The duty of man, that all are obliged to praise God; it is part of the law of creation, and therefore is required of every creature. 3. A prediction of the conversion of the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 66:7

He ruleth by his power forever ,.... Christ is the Ruler in Israel, King over his holy hill of Zion; who must reign till all enemies are put under his feet. He rules in the kingdom of nature and providence by his power, and does whatsoever he pleases; nor can any stay his hand. He rules in the kingdom of grace, in the hearts of his people, by his efficacious grace; which makes them willing, in the day of his power, to be subject to him; and in the latter day he will take to himself his great... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 66:7

Be ruleth by his power - His omnipotence is employed to support his followers, and cast down his enemies. His eyes behold the nations - He sees what they purpose, what they intend to do; and what they will do, if he restrain them not. Let not the rebellious exalt themselves - They shall not succeed in their designs: they have their own aggrandizement in view, but thou wilt disappoint and cast them down. Selah - Mark this. It is true. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 66:7

Verse 7 7.He ruleth by his power over the world The Hebrew word עולם, olam, which I have translated the world, signifies occasionally an age, or eternity; (474) but the first sense seems to agree best with the context, and the meaning of the words is, that God is endued with the power necessary for wielding the government of the world. What follows agrees with this, that his eyes behold the nations Under the law, Judea was the proper seat of his kingdom; but his providence always extended to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 66:1-20

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 66:1-20

God in history. It has been said that "History is philosophy teaching by example;" but we are taught in the Psalms to take a higher view, and to recognize God in history. It is only as we do this that we can rejoice and give thanks. I. GOD 'S HAND SHOULD BE SEEN IN HISTORY . First there is the call (verses 1, 2). Then the reason is given (verse 3). We are brought face to face with God. We are confronted with the awful manifestations of his power. The world is not a... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 66:5-12

An invitation to study God's marvellous works towards men. I. WE SHOULD STUDY THE PHYSICAL WONDERS OF THE WORLD . ( Psalms 66:6 .) He turns the sea into dry land still, and the dry land into sea. II. WE SHOULD STUDY HIS PROVIDENTIAL RULE IN THE HISTORY OF NATIONS . How he humbles and overthrows those who rebel against his will, and exalts and establishes the people who obey his laws. III. WE SHOULD STUDY GOD 'S WORK OF ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 66:7

He ruleth by his power forever; his eyes behold (or, observe ) the nations . God keeps perpetual watch upon the heathen nations, whose general attitude is that of hostility to his "peculiar people," lest his people should suffer at their hands. Although they may professedly be submissive ( Psalms 66:3 ), their submission is not to be depended on. Let not the rebellious exalt themselves. At any time rebellion may break out, his people be attacked, and "the nations" endeavour to... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 66:7

He ruleth by his power for ever - literally, “Ruling by his power forever.” The idea is, that he does this constantly; in each age and generation. He never has ceased to rule; he never will. His dominion extends from age to age, and will stretch forward forever. The power which he evinced in delivering his people he retains now, and will retain forever. In that unchanging power, his people may confide; that unchanging power, the wicked should fear.His eyes behold the nations - All nations; all... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 66:7

Psalms 66:7. He ruleth by his power for ever The same power which God possessed and exerted for his people in ancient times, he still possesses in as great vigour as ever, and is as able and ready to act for them as ever he was: which he hath shown in this late and glorious instance. His eyes behold the nations He sees all their secret and subtle devices, and can and will defeat them, when he sees fit. Let not the rebellious exalt themselves Lift up their hands against God or his... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 66:1-7

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 66:7

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 66:7

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 66:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 66:1-20

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 66:1-20

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 66:5-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 66:7

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 66:7

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 66:7

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