Psalm 97:1-12 ASV

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 97:9

Verse 9 9For thou, Jehovah, art high above all the earth Having already, in another place, explained these words, I shall not say more at present upon them. Only it is to be noticed, that there is a comparison drawn between God and the angels, and whatever has any claim to eminence. The Psalmist limits all other excellency in such a manner, as to leave no room for questioning that all majesty is comprehended in God only. This was the case more eminently when God manifested himself in his... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 97:10

Verse 10 10Ye that love Jehovah, hate evil Those that fear God are here enjoined to practice righteousness, as Paul says, “Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity,” (2 Timothy 2:19) He shows from the very nature of God, that we cannot be judged and acknowledged to be his servants unless we depart from sin, and practice holiness. God is in himself the fountain of righteousness, and he must necessarily hate all iniquity, unless we could suppose that he should deny... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 97:11

Verse 11 11.Light has been sown for the righteous He confirms the truth just advanced, and anticipates an objection which might be brought against it. We have seen that the Lord’s people are often treated with the utmost cruelty and injustice, and would seem to be abandoned to the fury of their enemies. The Psalmist reminds us for our encouragement that God, even when he does not immediately deliver his children, upholds them by his secret power. (104) In the first clause of the verse there is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 97:1

The Lord reigneth; or, the Lord has become King—has ascended his throne (comp. Psalms 93:1 ; Psalms 96:10 ). Let the earth rejoice. When God condescends to appear on earth, the earth is bound to rejoice. His coming cannot but improve the condition of affairs. Let the multitude of isles (literally, the many isles ) be glad thereof . Even "the isles"—the abode of the Gentiles—are to feel joy, for they, too, at whatever cost ( Psalms 97:3 ), will be benefited. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 97:1

God's sovereignty. "The Lord reigneth." To a thoughtful, loving, earnest Christian heart, the spectacle of prevailing disorder, wrong, misery, in this world (today as in past ages) is a source of sometimes almost unbearable wonder and grief. Then it is unspeakable consolation to remember "the Lord reigneth" ( Psalms 11:3 , Psalms 11:4 ). As from his own sin and trouble he takes refuge in God's love; so from the apparent triumph of evil, in God's righteous rule. God's Kingship or... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 97:1

The Lord reigneth. On this truth we observe— I. IT WAS THE FAITH OF ALL HOLY SCRIPTURE . The Law, the Prophets, the Psalms—these especially—the Gospels, the Epistles, and the Revelation, all alike declare this faith, and in varied form utter their "Alleluia, for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth." II. THIS FAITH IS COMMENDED TO US BY ITS NEVER - FAILING FRUITFULNESS IS ALL MANNER OF GOOD . Some beliefs which men have long and largely... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 97:1-12

Metrically, the psalm consists of four stanzas, each of three verses. There is nothing in its contents to fix its date. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 97:1-12

Jehovah is King. The subject of this psalm, as of the whole group to which it belongs, is the reign of Christ. Some glorious revival in the Jewish Church so uplifted the thought of the writer of these psalms that he sees, as if already present, that blessed advent and reign of the Lord which, whilst it must be the confusion of his adversaries, must also be the everlasting joy of his faithful people. We observe - I. THE AFFIRMATION or THESE PSALMS —that Jehovah is King. "The... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 97:2

Clouds and darkness are round about him (comp. Exodus 19:16 , Exodus 19:18 ; Deuteronomy 4:11 ; Deuteronomy 5:22 :1Ki Deuteronomy 8:12 ). The "darkness" does not belong to the nature of God, who "is Light, and in him is no darkness at all" ( 1 John 1:5 ), but to the interrelationship between God and man, in which are involved problems that man cannot solve. Righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne; rather, the foundation of his throne— the firm basis on... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 97:2

What God seems, and what God is. The figures of this verse are evidently taken from the scenes connected with the giving of the Law on Mount Sinai. Then "clouds and darkness" were the surroundings, and from these men might get a cursory and an unworthy impression of God; but then "justice and judgment" were declared to be the "pillars of his throne," and if men would but go beyond the appearances, they would apprehend God aright, and even discern the mission and the mystery of the symbols... read more

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 97:9

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 97:10

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 97:11

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 97:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 97:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 97:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 97:1-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 97:1-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 97:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 97:2

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