Bible Commentary

Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O LORD. 8. From Psa 48:11, but with a significant change. Then ( Psa 97:8) the deliverance was wrought in sight of the city; now Zion and the cities of Judah only hear the glad tidings brought from distant Babylon … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 97:8”

Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all [ye] gods. 7. Ashamed shall be all that serve graven Images] Dismayed at the impotence of their gods. The Babylonians in particular are meant. Cp. Isa 42:17; Isa 44:9; Jer 10:14. idols ] Things of nought, as Psa 96:5. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 97:7”

The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory. 6. The heavens have declared his righteousness, And all the peoples have seen his glory. His faithfulness to His people and His sovereign justice in the punishment of evil have been openly and visibly manifested in the sight of all the world (Psa … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 97:6”

The hills melted like wax at the presence of the LORD, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth. 5. From Mic 1:4; Mic 4:13; cp. Zec 4:14; Zec 6:5. The dissolution of the most solid and ancient parts of the earth is the expression of its terror and the measure of His … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 97:5”

His lightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled. 4. His lightnings lightened the world, as of old when He brought Israel out of Egypt. From Psa 77:18 b. the earth &c.] Based upon Psa 77:16; Psa 77:18: cp. Psa 96:9 b. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 4 6. The recent … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 97:4”

A fire goeth before him, and burneth up his enemies round about. A fire goeth before him – See Psa 18:13, note; Psa 50:3, note. And burneth up his enemies round about – Is especially directed against his foes. That is, he manifests himself as a just God, inflicting vengeance on his enemies. He comes … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 97:3”

Clouds and darkness [are] round about him: righteousness and judgment [are] the habitation of his throne. 2, 3. Though Jehovah shrouds himself in mystery, and comes with irresistible might, it is the consolation of His people to know that His kingdom is founded upon righteousness. Here, as elsewhere (Psa 18:9; Psa 18:11, &c.), the Theophany … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 97:2”

The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad [thereof]. 1. The Lord reigneth ] Jehovah hath proclaimed himself King. See note on Psa 93:1. For the whole verse cp. Psa 96:10-11; Isa 42:10-12; Isa 51:5. the multitude of isles ] Lit. many isles, or, coastlands; a favourite word in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 97:1”

Before the LORD: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth. 13. Jehovah comes to establish His righteous rule on earth. The predominant aspect of judgement here is not punishment but government, although no doubt government must include punishment (Isa … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 96:13”

Let the field be joyful, and all that [is] therein: then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice 12. be joyful rejoice ] Exult sing for joy (R.V.). Then is significant: in that age when the Divine kingdom is universally established. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Let the field be joyful … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 96:12”