Psalms 93
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Psalms 93
The LORD Reigneth, He Is Clothed with Majesty
1The LORD reigneth, he is clothed with majesty; the LORD is clothed with strength, wherewith he hath girded himself: the world also is stablished, that it cannot be moved.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
PSALM 93
Psa 93:1-5. This and the six following Psalms were applied by the Jews to the times of the Messiah. The theme is God's supremacy in creation and providence.
1. God is described as a King entering on His reign, and, for robes of royalty, investing Himself with the glorious attributes of His nature. The result of His thus reigning is the durability of the world.
PSALM 93
Psa 93:1-5. This and the six following Psalms were applied by the Jews to the times of the Messiah. The theme is God's supremacy in creation and providence.
1. God is described as a King entering on His reign, and, for robes of royalty, investing Himself with the glorious attributes of His nature. The result of His thus reigning is the durability of the world.
The Pulpit Commentary
The Lord reigneth; rather, is become King (ἐβασίλευσεν, LXX.); comp. Psa_10:16; Psa_47:6; Psa_96:10; Psa_97:1, etc. God is regarded as having for a time laid aside, or hidden, his sovereignty, but as now at length coming forward and inaugurating the theocracy. The writer may have in his mind some recent manifestation of Divine power, or he may be anticipating the final establishment of the reign of Messiah. He is clothed with majesty; or, "he hath robed himself in majesty" (Cheyne). The Lord is clothed with strength, wherewith he hath girded himself; literally, the Lord is clothed, he hath girded himself, with strength (comp. "Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the Lord," Isa_51:9). The world also is stablished, that it cannot be moved. When God "takes his kingdom," he firmly establishes his sway over the earth, with its inhabitants, in such sort that "it cannot be moved"—it can suffer no violent agitation or disturbance.
The Lord reigneth; rather, is become King (ἐβασίλευσεν, LXX.); comp. Psa_10:16; Psa_47:6; Psa_96:10; Psa_97:1, etc. God is regarded as having for a time laid aside, or hidden, his sovereignty, but as now at length coming forward and inaugurating the theocracy. The writer may have in his mind some recent manifestation of Divine power, or he may be anticipating the final establishment of the reign of Messiah. He is clothed with majesty; or, "he hath robed himself in majesty" (Cheyne). The Lord is clothed with strength, wherewith he hath girded himself; literally, the Lord is clothed, he hath girded himself, with strength (comp. "Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the Lord," Isa_51:9). The world also is stablished, that it cannot be moved. When God "takes his kingdom," he firmly establishes his sway over the earth, with its inhabitants, in such sort that "it cannot be moved"—it can suffer no violent agitation or disturbance.
2Thy throne is established of old: thou art from everlasting.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
2-4. His underived power exceeds the most sublime exhibitions of the most powerful objects in nature (Psa 89:9).
2-4. His underived power exceeds the most sublime exhibitions of the most powerful objects in nature (Psa 89:9).
The Pulpit Commentary
Thy throne is established of old. Though God from time to time comes forward, as it were, and asserts his sovereignty, yet it is no new rule that he sets up. He has always been the King both of heaven and earth. Thou art from everlasting. Not merely from "of old," but from all eternity (comp. Psa_90:2; Pro_8:23; Isa_63:15; Mic_5:2; Hab_1:12).
Thy throne is established of old. Though God from time to time comes forward, as it were, and asserts his sovereignty, yet it is no new rule that he sets up. He has always been the King both of heaven and earth. Thou art from everlasting. Not merely from "of old," but from all eternity (comp. Psa_90:2; Pro_8:23; Isa_63:15; Mic_5:2; Hab_1:12).
3The floods have lifted up, O LORD, the floods have lifted up their voice; the floods lift up their waves.
The Pulpit Commentary
The floods have lifted up, O Lord, the floods have lifted up their voice. By "the floods" seem to be meant the world powers, God's enemies; perhaps especially Egypt, Assyria, and Babylon. Invading hosts are constantly compared to "floods" or "rivers" in Scripture (see Isa_8:7, Isa_8:8; Isa_28:2; Isa_17:12, Isa_17:13; Isa_59:19; Jer_46:8, etc.). The floods lift up their waves; or, "their din," "their roaring" (comp. Psa_65:7, "Which stilleth the noise of the seas, the noise of their waves, and the tumult of the people").
The floods have lifted up, O Lord, the floods have lifted up their voice. By "the floods" seem to be meant the world powers, God's enemies; perhaps especially Egypt, Assyria, and Babylon. Invading hosts are constantly compared to "floods" or "rivers" in Scripture (see Isa_8:7, Isa_8:8; Isa_28:2; Isa_17:12, Isa_17:13; Isa_59:19; Jer_46:8, etc.). The floods lift up their waves; or, "their din," "their roaring" (comp. Psa_65:7, "Which stilleth the noise of the seas, the noise of their waves, and the tumult of the people").
4The LORD on high is mightier than the noise of many waters, yea, than the mighty waves of the sea.
The Pulpit Commentary
The Lord on high (comp. Psa_92:8) is mightier than the noise of many waters; literally, than the voices of many waters (comp. Psa_93:3). As the waters represent angry nations, the poet speaks not only of their "noise," but of their "voices." Yea, than the mighty waves of the sea; or, "the glorious breakers of ocean" (so Kay; and comp. Exo_15:10).
The Lord on high (comp. Psa_92:8) is mightier than the noise of many waters; literally, than the voices of many waters (comp. Psa_93:3). As the waters represent angry nations, the poet speaks not only of their "noise," but of their "voices." Yea, than the mighty waves of the sea; or, "the glorious breakers of ocean" (so Kay; and comp. Exo_15:10).
5Thy testimonies are very sure: holiness becometh thine house, O LORD, for ever.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
5. While His power inspires dread, His revealed will should secure our confidence (compare Psa 19:7; 25:10), and thus fear and love combined, producing all holy emotions, should distinguish the worship we offer in His house, both earthly and heavenly.
5. While His power inspires dread, His revealed will should secure our confidence (compare Psa 19:7; 25:10), and thus fear and love combined, producing all holy emotions, should distinguish the worship we offer in His house, both earthly and heavenly.
The Pulpit Commentary
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 (Jas_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 ask that it shall continue inviolate "forever," but "to length of days," i.e. for an ample period.
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 (Jas_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 ask that it shall continue inviolate "forever," but "to length of days," i.e. for an ample period.
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