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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 93:1-5

Next to the being of God there is nothing that we are more concerned to believe and consider than God's dominion, that Jehovah is God, and that this God reigns (Ps. 93:1), not only that he is King of right, and is the owner and proprietor of all persons and things, but that he is King in fact, and does direct and dispose of all the creatures and all their actions according to the counsel of his own will. This is celebrated here, and in many other psalms: The Lord reigns. It is the song of the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 93:5

Thy testimonies are very sure ,.... Meaning not the works of God, of nature, and providence, which testify of his power and Godhead, and other perfections of it; rather the word of God, the Scriptures of truth, the law and Gospel; the one being a testimony of his will to be done by men, the other a testimony of his good will to men; which are sure and true, and to be believed; though it seems best of all to understand them of the promises of God, which testify what he will do, or shall be... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 93:5

Thy testimonies are very sure - Thou wilt as surely fulfill thy word as thou wilt keep possession of thy throne. Holiness becometh thine house - Thy nature is holy, all thy works are holy, and thy word is holy; therefore, thy house - thy Church should be holy. The building itself should be sanctified - should be so consecrated to thy worship alone, that it shall never be employed in any other service. The ministers of this Church should be holy, the members holy, the ordinances holy; its... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 93:5

Verse 5 5Thy testimonies (9) are singularly true As yet the Psalmist has insisted upon the excellency of God in the work of creation, and the providential government of the world. Now he speaks of his distinguishing goodness to his chosen people, in making known to them the doctrine which bringeth salvation. He begins by commending the absolute trust-worthiness and truthfulness of the law of God. This being a treasure which was not extended to all nations promiscuously, he adds immediately that... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 93:1-5

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 93:1-5

The Lord reigneth. Note— I. THE PROPOSITION TO BE PROVED —that "the Lord reigneth." The psalmist describes: 1 . The royal robes. "He hath clothed himself with majesty." The sacred writers seem to have drawn their ideas of the regal splendour of God, not so much from the magnificence of Oriental potentates, as from the gorgeous glow of the heavens—the sun by day, the moon and stars by night. Further, "he hath girded himself with strength." This seen in the steady march... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 93:1-5

The psalm celbrates the majesty of Jehovah as Creator and Ruler of the universe. Three principal thoughts— I. GOD IS ABLE TO OVERCOME THE FIERCEST OPPOSITION OF HIS FOES . The "floods" and "many waters" and "mighty waves" are figures denoting the angry and turbulent opposition of his foes. But he is mightier than and high above them all. 1 . He is actual King, and reigns over the whole universe. ( Psalms 93:1 .) He hath girded himself with strength for... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 93:5

Thy testimonies are very sure. God's "testimonies" are his commandments, considered as witnesses to man of his nature and his will respecting them. They are "very sure," i.e. firm and unalterable, partaking of his unchangeability ( James 1:17 ). Holiness becometh thine house, O Lord, forever. "Holiness" here seems to mean "sanctity," "inviolability". This is a tacit appeal to God to keep his temple free from all profanation and pollution in the future. The psalmist does not really... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 93:5

God in revelation the same as God in nature. "Thy testimonies are very sure." The use of this word "testimonies" in other psalms suggests that God's witness to man in his revealed Word is meant by it. The unity of the psalm would, however, be preserved if we regarded the "testimonies" here as those which God makes to man through nature. The point of the verse is usually set forth in such a way as this: "The permanence of the covenant, and of the outward signs that attest it, is to the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 93:5

Holiness the characteristic of Divine authority. The word "house" has been taken to mean God's earthly temple. And some writers can see an allusion to the newly built temple of Zerubbabel. But it is better to regard the term "house" in the light of the psalm; and then it evidently means this world of created things and created beings, which God controls and rules. The psalm deals with the Kingship of God; his absolute power and authority in his world; and this last clause seems designed to... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 93:1-5

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 93:5

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 93:5

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 93:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 93:1-5

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 93:1-5

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 93:1-5

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 93:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 93:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 93:5

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