Chapter 121. Well, here is my first blog post, woo! "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". William S. Plumer. 2 How awesome is the LORD Most High, the great King over all the earth! David also confesses that the Lord is the strength of his life. Psalm 150 is the 150th and final psalm of the Book of Psalms, generally known in English by its first verse, in the King James Version, âPraise ye the LORDâ.Praise God in his sanctuaryâ. for the sons of Korah. The so-called "cultic" interpretation is based upon the pagan notion that human nations could "enthrone God" by some ritualistic performance, involving all kinds of pretensions regarding the `magical' power of such ceremonies. "Commentary on Psalms 47:1". Kyle Yates, one of the translators of the RSV, is as knowledgeable as anyone in this generation; and he flatly declared that, "There is no direct evidence that such a festival took place in pre-Exilic days. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/pmc/psalms-47.html. BibliographyEllicott, Charles John. Cancel. "[1], The third so-called "interpretation" we reject altogether as being merely a recent device artificially contrived by critics as a means of excluding any reference here to the Messiah. Psalm 47:1 Commentaries. ; Fausset, A. R.; Brown, David. PSALM 41 * Thanksgiving After Sickness. The events which have taken place - the great extension of God's kingdom, by David's conquests, are for the advantage of all, and all ought to be thankful for them. Numbering of the Psalms differsâmostly by one, see tableâbetween the Hebrew and Greek (Septuagint) manuscripts.Protestant translations (Lutheran, Anglican, Calvinist) use the Hebrew numbering, but other Christian traditions vary: . ×Ö´Ö¼××, תִּקְע×Ö¼-×ָף; ×ָרִ××¢×Ö¼ ×Öµ××Ö¹×Ö´××, ×ְּק×Ö¹× ×¨Ö´× Ö¸Ö¼×. Psalm 27 1 Meaning â The LORD is the strength of my life. Verse 1. James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary. BibliographyBullinger, Ethelbert William. Psalm 1 3 Meaning: Well, weâve seen the activities engaged in by the blessed man and the one who is opposed to God.Weâre now going to get a look at the life of these two representative individuals. an ever-present help in distress. on a day of misfortune, the LORD delivers him. "He subdueth peoples under us... under our feet" (Psalms 47:3). "Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers". The Jewish attitude toward the Gentiles surfaces in this, namely, their desire to control and rule over them; but the Holy Spirit overruled this error on their part to prophesy the conversion of the Gentiles and their reception into God's kingdom upon full parity with the Jews, in the very next paragraph. 4 He shall choose our inheritance for us, the excellency of Jacob whom he loved. BibliographyCalvin, John. Vocally: Shout unto God with the voice of triumph. For centuries, this Psalm has been sung by the Jews, "In the synagogues on the Feast of Trumpets, the Jewish New Year."[6]. "Commentary on Psalms 47:1". Ver. 1983-1999. I waited patiently for jehovah, and he inclined to me, and heard my cry. Commentary. The church is exhorted to praise God, who subdueth her enemies, Psalms 47:1-3, and giveth her an excellent inheritance, Psalms 47:4-7. A psalm of David. Understand the meaning of Psalms 47:1 using all available Bible versions and commentary. O clap your hands, all ye people - for joy. We are thankful that you want to make our lives new. Shout unto God, with the voice of triumph] Heb. Matthew Henry. Psalm 46:1 âGod is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.â Explanation and Commentary of Psalm 46:1 People seek everywhere for refuge and strength. 11:12; Isa. This is what undergirded so much idolatry in the O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph.#for: or, of For the Lord most high is terrible; he is a great King o (Selah)" "Jehovah Most High" (Psalms 47:2). As God addresses Israel, He is not just telling them to âbe stillâ or ârestâ. a. Copyright © 2020, Bible Study Tools. It is true that some ancient pagan god is said to have claimed this title; but in the Holy Scriptures, it never refers to a pagan deity, but always to Jehovah Most High, as here. So Psalms 47:5 corresponds to 2 Chronicles 20:26. I. 1 For the leader. Answer: In speaking of Godâs victory over His enemies, Psalm 68:18 says, in part, âYou ascended on high, leading a host of captives in your train and receiving gifts among menâ (ESV). As Rhodes said, "In no sense (in this Psalm) is God thought to be enthroned by man through magic ritual. See App-65. : × â¦ "Commentary on Psalms 47:1". The most natural and most enthusiastic tokens of exultation are to be used in view of the victories of the Lord, and his universal reign. But, its comforting elements shouldnât be limited to a ⦠To victory, a psalm to the sons of Korah. `Awe-inspiring' is what is meant."[7]. Yes, it is a comforting Psalm, so I guess I can see why it's recited at graveside services. "He chooseth our inheritance for us" (Psalms 47:4). O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph. 1999. 931-937, there is an Exposition of this Psalm. However, I personally feel this is a fallacy. 2 For the L ord, the Most High, z is to be feared, a a great king over all the earth. This should be done. O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the ⦠Cheerfully, Clap your hands, for this is a sign of inward joy, Universally: "O clap you hands, all ye people.". and mountains quake to the depths of the sea, As the hart panteth after the water brooks Either through a natural thirst that creature is said to have; or through the heat of the summer season; and especially when hunted by dogs, it betakes itself to rivers of water, partly to make its escape, and partly to extinguish its thirst, and refresh itself. Psalms are usually identified by a sequence number, often preceded by the abbreviation "Ps." It does not mean anything repulsive, but something most marvelous and attractive, calling forth our richest praises. All people will be ruled by the Lord in the latter days, and all will exult in that rule; were they wise they would submit to it now, and rejoice to do so; yea, they would clap their hands in rapture at the thought. BibliographyTrapp, John. 1870. This is a preface or introduction to the whole book of the psalmist and it describes a Blessed man, also be referred to ⦠We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. (translation: Basic English Bible) Psalm 46:1â11, Amidst geo-political turbulence, divine protection and a heavenly lifeline exists for the saints. The joy is to extend to all nations; Israel may lead the van, but all the Gentiles are to follow in the march of triumph, for they have an equal share in that kingdom where there is neither Greek nor Jew, but Christ is all and in all. I. God Is King over All the EarthTo the choirmaster. All ye people. and mountains quake to the depths of the sea, Clap your hands, all peoples! For the LORD Most High is awesome, the great King over all the earth. 1 (To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah.) 1 For the Leader; upon Shoshannim; [a Psalm] of the sons of Korah. See Jude 5:14 Ezekiel 2:3 Acts 4:27. Copyright StatementJames Burton Coffman Commentaries reproduced by permission of Abilene Christian University Press, Abilene, Texas, USA. Psalm 47 - For the director of music. All the tribes of Israel; for the several tribes are sometimes called several people. KJV: {To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah.} 1840-57. The Psalmist who wrote these words knew the happiness of their meaning, for the life into which God does not enter cannot be, in the deepest sense, happy. Many songs were dedicated to this leader of the chorus, but he was not overloaded thereby. American Heritage®... Psalms - definition of Psalms by The Free Dictionary. Psalm definition is - a sacred song or poem used in worship; especially : one of the biblical hymns collected in the Book of Psalms. Psalms 23:1 - (A Psalm of David.) Fit singers were they whose origin reminded them of sin, whose existence was a proof of sovereign grace, and whose name has a close connection with the name of Calvary. Today we would be going through the book of Psalm 139, the meaning verse by verse. "Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary". Verse 1. 3 He subdued nations under us, peoples under our feet. MEANING OF PSALM 91, VERSE 3 AND 4 SIGNIFICANCE: âSURELY HE WILL DELIVER YOU OUT OF THE TRAP OF THE BIRD-HUNTER, AND THE PESTILENCE. However, I personally feel this is a fallacy. Shout unto God with the voice of triumph. To time chief Musician. For Jehovah Most High is terrible; "Jehovah Most High" (Psalms 47:2). In the Works of JOHN BOYS, 1626, folio, pp. According to alamoth.. Yet many atheists throughout history have had a very high level of intelligence. # 2 Kgs. O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of ⦠42, titlethe Sons of Korah. "clap your hands" â BDB 1075, KB 1785, Qal imperative 2. shout to God â BDB 929, KB 1206, Hiphil imperative Hebrew. A song of the Korahites. makes him blessed in the land, and does not betray him to his enemies. We are referred back to Psalms 45:1-17 . The psalm, however, is supposed to have a higher sense; for, as the ark was a figure of Christ, and mount Sion of the heavens, the translation or carrying back of the ark thither may be looked upon as a figure of Christ's ascension into the high and holy place. Psalm 23 is a well-known and oft quoted Psalm most often associated with death. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/bcc/psalms-47.html. In verse 2, he speaks of mourning. PSALMS 47 Other translations - previous - next - meaning - Psalms - BM Home - Full Page PSALM 47. (Title.) BibliographyGill, John. ing , psalms To sing of or celebrate in psalms. BibliographyPoole, Matthew, "Commentary on Psalms 47:1". PSALMS 47 Other translations - previous - next - meaning - Psalms - BM Home - Full Page PSALM 47. a. O clap your hands. This truth is one that gets overlooked today; but the hand of God continually moves in human history. 47:1 This Psalm begins with two imperatives admonishing the earth (i.e., "all peoples") to loudly rejoice. Psalm 1 1 Meaning: Summary So, to summarize Psalm 1:1 â the blessed man takes no pleasure and has no interest in the advice, or the lifestyles, or the atmospheres permeated and created by people who are guilty before the Lord because of their sin, who rather than seek Godâs forgiveness, they gather themselves together to actually shamelessly celebrate their rejection of God and his wisdom. Psalm 47 - NIV: Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy. A Psalm for the sons of Korah] Carmen triumphale, saith Mollerus; a panegyrical oration, saith Beza, written by David when topful of most ardent zeal, and sung by the Korites in that stately solemnity, whereat he brought at length the Lord’s holy ark into the city of David; which gallant history is lively set forth, 2 Samuel 6:1-23, 1 Chronicles 15:1-29 And the use that David doth here make of it, viz. All nations, not only Jews, but Gentiles; for all of them either had or might have benefit by the ark, upon their addresses to God there, and especially by Christ and his ascension. PSALM 46 * God, the Protector of Zion. Verse 1. 11:12; Isa. According to alamoth.. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/mpc/psalms-47.html. # Ps. BibliographyHawker, Robert, D.D. He does not excite them to carnal joy. With the voice of triumph, with happy sounds, consonant with such splendid victories, so great a King, so excellent a rule, and such happy subjects. Psalm 47:1, KJV: "{To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah.} Psalms 47:1 Context. Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible. Division. Of the Sons of Korah. שְ××Ö´Ö¼××, שִ××ר ×Ö°×Ö´××ֹת. Shout, let your voices keep tune with your hands. 1685. Today we would be going through the book of Psalm 39, the meaning verse by verse. "Commentary on Psalms 47:1". WORKS WRITTEN ABOUT THE FORTY-SEVENTH PSALM IN SPURGEON'S DAY. The Psalm shows Godâs knowledge of man. These two divisions, (1) extol the deliverance of Israel from Sennacherib, and (2) prophecy (a) the ascension of Christ, (b) the kingdom of God, (c) and the inclusion of the Gentiles, along with the Jews, in the kingdom of Christ. 2 Blessed the one concerned for the poor; *. or at least of the Holy Ghost, in this Psalm; as will plainly appear from the words and matter of it. 1832. And from lesson [â¦] The voice of melody is not so much to be uttered with the tongue, as with the hands; that it, it is our deeds not our words, by which God is here to be praised. "This word has a misleading connotation in our day. I. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. Psalm 47:1-9 C. Clemance That it is possible this psalm may have been penned immediately after some specific victory, such as that of Jehoshaphat over the formidable combination of peoples that came up against him ( 2 Chronicles 20 . 1 God is our a refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 1905. O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph. The Book of Psalms is the third section of the Hebrew Bible and a book of the Christian Old Testament. In ancient warfare, captives were part of ⦠"jehovah shall appear over them, and his weapon shall go forth as lightning, and the lord jehovah shall sound with a trumpet, and shall advance in the storms of the south," Zech 9:14; and in David, "God is gone up with a shout; ⦠PSALM 46 * God, the Protector of Zion. 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