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Psalms 47:8

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God reigns over the nations; God is seated on His holy throne.

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Matthew Henry Bible Commentaryv. 8

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.

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The Hebrew and Greek words behind this passage, with Strong's numbers — from openscriptures (CC BY-SA).

Strong's Concordancev. 8

אֱלֹהִים (ʼĕlôhîym, H430) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with… מָלַךְ (mâlak, H4427) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence… גּוֹי (gôwy, H1471) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight… יָשַׁב (yâshab, H3427) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to… כִּסֵּא (kiççêʼ, H3678) — properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied) קֹדֶשׁ (qôdesh, H6944) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity

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I Chronicles 16:31rank 9

Let the heavens be glad, and the earth rejoice. Let them say among the nations, ‘The LORD reigns!’

Revelation of John 19:6rank 6

And I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude, like the rushing of many waters, and like a mighty rumbling of thunder, crying out: “Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns.

Psalms 93:1rank 4

The LORD reigns! He is robed in majesty; the LORD has clothed and armed Himself with strength. The world indeed is firmly established; it cannot be moved.

Revelation of John 20:11rank 3

Then I saw a great white throne and the One seated on it. Earth and heaven fled from His presence, and no place was found for them.

Psalms 9:4rank 3

For You have upheld my just cause; You sit on Your throne judging righteously.

Psalms 89:14rank 3

Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne; loving devotion and faithfulness go before You.

Psalms 96:10rank 3

Declare among the nations: “The LORD reigns!” The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved; He will judge the peoples with equity.

Psalms 99:1rank 3

The LORD reigns; let the nations tremble! He is enthroned above the cherubim; let the earth quake!

Psalms 110:6rank 3

He will judge the nations, heaping up the dead; He will crush the leaders far and wide.

Psalms 94:20rank 2

Can a corrupt throne be Your ally— one devising mischief by decree?

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