Psalms 47:7
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For God is King of all the earth; sing profound praises to Him.
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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 ↗47:7 People from all the earth (see 96:1-3) will worship God.
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On that day the LORD will become King over all the earth—the LORD alone, and His name alone.
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God reigns over the nations; God is seated on His holy throne.
How awesome is the LORD Most High, the great King over all the earth!
Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.”