시편 Chapter 47

Translation: ESV

1

Clap your hands, all peoples! Shout to God with loud songs of joy!

Key Message

All peoples of the whole earth should praise God's kingship with joy and acclamation.

▸An invitation to worship directed to all peoples of the whole earth.

An invitation to worship directed to all peoples of the whole earth. 'Clap your hands (tiq'u kaf)' — applause of joy and victory. 'Shout to God with loud songs of joy (rinah)' — a shout of acclamation, a cry of victory. This is the worship not of Israel alone but of all nations.

Related Verses

Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises!
2

For the LORD, the Most High, is to be feared, a great king over all the earth.

Key Message

The LORD is not merely the God of Israel but the Most High great king who rules over all the earth.

▸It declares that God is not merely Israel's God but 'a great king over all the earth (melek gadol 'al kol ha'arets).

5

God has gone up with a shout, the LORD with the sound of a trumpet.

Key Message

God's glorious ascent is accompanied by the acclamation of all the earth, and is fulfilled in Christ's ascension.

▸It depicts God's ascent or a triumphal procession to the temple.

7

For God is the King of all the earth; sing praises with a psalm!

Key Message

When praising God, we should offer wise praise that comes from knowing and understanding God.

▸'King of all the earth (melek kol ha'arets)' — a declaration of universal kingship.

8

God reigns over the nations; God sits on his holy throne.

Key Message

God is the holy king who reigns over all nations, and everything in history is under his sovereignty.

▸God's universal reign is proclaimed.