Psalms 47

God's Sovereignty and Kingship

¹Oh clap your hands, all ye peoples; Shout unto God with the voice of triumph. ²For Jehovah Most High is terrible; He is a great King over all the earth. ³He subdueth peoples under us , And nations under our feet. ⁴He chooseth our inheritance for us , The glory of Jacob whom he loved. [Selah

God's Triumph Over Nations

⁵God is gone up with a shout, Jehovah with the sound of a trumpet. ⁶Sing praises to God , sing praises : Sing praises unto our King, sing praises . ⁷For God is the King of all the earth: Sing ye praises with understanding.

The Inheritance of God's People

⁸God reigneth over the nations: God sitteth upon his holy throne. ⁹The princes of the peoples are gathered together To be the people of the God of Abraham; For the shields of the earth belong unto God: He is greatly exalted.

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Insight

Psalms 47:1-4

This psalm begins with a call to praise God, emphasizing His sovereignty over all the earth. The imagery of clapping hands and shouting for joy reflects the exuberance of worship that is due to God as the King.

The psalmist invites all nations to recognize God's reign, indicating that His authority extends beyond Israel to all peoples. This universal call to worship highlights the inclusivity of God's kingdom.

Scripture references

1 Samuel 10:24Open this cross-reference in ASV.2 Samuel 6:15Open this cross-reference in ASV.2 Kings 11:12Open this cross-reference in ASV.2 Chronicles 13:15Open this cross-reference in ASV.