Psalms 47: The Universal Sovereignty of Jehovah

Psalms 47 documents the triumphant ascent of God to His throne as the rightful ruler of all nations, not just Israel. It calls for a physical response of clapping and shouting to acknowledge a King whose authority extends to the very ends of the earth.

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Psalms chapter 47

O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph.
For the LORD most high is terrible; he is a great King over all the earth.
He shall subdue the people under us, and the nations under our feet.
He shall choose our inheritance for us, the excellency of Jacob whom he loved. Selah.
God is gone up with a shout, the LORD with the sound of a trumpet.
Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing praises.
For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding.
God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness.
The princes of the people are gathered together, even the people of the God of Abraham: for the shields of the earth belong unto God: he is greatly exalted.

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The phrase 'God is gone up with a shout' likely refers to the Ark being carried into the Tabernacle, prefiguring Christ's ascension to heaven. The 'Word Secret' is Zamar, translated as 'sing praises,' which specifically means to make music accompanied by the plucking of strings. Discover the riches with psalms 47 commentary, containing expert led word study (original greek/hebrew) and passage level analysis.

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