Psalm 97:9

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 97:8-12

The kingdom of the Messiah, like the pillar of cloud and fire, as it has a dark side towards the Egyptians, so it has a bright side towards the Israel of God. It is set up in spite of opposition; and then the earth saw and trembled (Ps. 97:4), but Zion heard and was glad, very glad, to hear of the conversion of some and of the confusion of others, that is, the conquest of all that stood it out against Christ. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! for behold thy king comes unto thee, Zech. 9:9.... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 97:9

For thou, Lord, art high above all the earth ,.... Above all the inhabitants of the earth, as the Targum; he is highly exalted above every name, men of the greatest name that is named in the world; he is made higher than the heavens, and the inhabitants of it; and has all power in heaven and earth, as Mediator; and, as a divine Person, he is the most high God, as the word "Elion", here used, signifies; and all this lays a foundation for joy and gladness in the saints; even the dignity of... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 97:9

For thou, Lord, art high - Thou art infinitely exalted above men and angels. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 97:9

Verse 9 9For thou, Jehovah, art high above all the earth Having already, in another place, explained these words, I shall not say more at present upon them. Only it is to be noticed, that there is a comparison drawn between God and the angels, and whatever has any claim to eminence. The Psalmist limits all other excellency in such a manner, as to leave no room for questioning that all majesty is comprehended in God only. This was the case more eminently when God manifested himself in his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 97:1-12

Metrically, the psalm consists of four stanzas, each of three verses. There is nothing in its contents to fix its date. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 97:1-12

Jehovah is King. The subject of this psalm, as of the whole group to which it belongs, is the reign of Christ. Some glorious revival in the Jewish Church so uplifted the thought of the writer of these psalms that he sees, as if already present, that blessed advent and reign of the Lord which, whilst it must be the confusion of his adversaries, must also be the everlasting joy of his faithful people. We observe - I. THE AFFIRMATION or THESE PSALMS —that Jehovah is King. "The... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 97:9

For thou, Lord, art high above all the earth; rather, art the Most High ( eliun ) above all the earth (see the Revised Version). Thou art exalted far above all gods (comp. Psalms 97:7 , and see also Psalms 83:18 ). No comparison can be made between Jehovah and the heathen gods. He is "exalted" far, far above them. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 97:9

For thou, Lord, art high above all the earth - See the notes at Psalms 83:18.Thou art exalted far above all gods - See the notes at Psalms 95:3. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 97:8-9

Psalms 97:8-9. Zion heard The people dwelling in Zion, or Jerusalem and Judah, to whom Christ came, and to whom the gospel was first preached. Or God’s church and people, who, both in the Psalms and prophetical writings, are often called Zion; heard the fame of thy judgments, as the following words declare; the ruin of idolatry, and the setting up of the kingdom of the Messiah in the world. And was glad Very glad to hear of the conversion of some and the confusion of others, of the... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 97:1-12

Psalms 97-100 God the universal kingPsalms 97:0 follows on from the thought on which the previous psalm closed (namely, that God is king over the earth). It shows that holiness, righteousness and justice are the basis of God’s kingdom. His judgment will be as universal as a flash of lightning and as powerful as an all-consuming fire (97:1-5). Every thing will bow before his rule (6-7). His own people already recognize him as Lord and bring him fitting worship (8-9). They can experience the... read more

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