Psalms 47:3
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He subdues nations beneath us, and peoples under our feet.
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The scope of this psalm is to stir us up to praise God, to stir up all people to do so; and, I. We are directed in what manner to do it, publicly, cheerfully, and intelligently (Psa 47:1, Psa 47:6, Psa 47:7). II. We are furnished with matter for praise. 1. God's majesty (Psa 47:2). 2. His sovereign and universal dominion (Psa 47:2, Psa 47:7-9). 3. The great things he had done, and will do, for his people (Psa 47:3-5). Many suppose that this psalm was penned upon occasion of the bringing up of the ark to Mount Zion which Psa 47:5 seems to refer to ("God has gone up with a shout"); - but it looks further, to the ascension of Christ into the heavenly Zion, after he had finished his undertaking on earth, and to the setting up of his kingdom in the world, to which the heathen should become willing subjects. In singing this psalm we are to give honour to the exalted Redeemer, to rejoice in his exaltation, and to celebrate his praises, confessing that he is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. To the chief musician. A psalm for the sons of Korah.
Open source ↗47:3-4 The Lord made Israel victorious, especially under David (see 18:40-50). God’s mighty deeds of redemption manifest his love for Israel.
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For He must reign until He has put all His enemies under His feet.
the God who avenges me and subdues nations beneath me,
how soon I would subdue their enemies and turn My hand against their foes!
The LORD said to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”
who, by the power that enables Him to subject all things to Himself, will transform our lowly bodies to be like His glorious body.
Blessed are you, O Israel! Who is like you, a people saved by the LORD? He is the shield that protects you, the sword in which you boast. Your enemies will cower before you, and you shall trample their high places.”
And the LORD gave them rest on every side, just as He had sworn to their fathers. None of their enemies could stand against them, for the LORD delivered all their enemies into their hand.