I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have preserved my life. This is when god made the waters of the sea separate from the dry land. Psalms 93 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Greek version of the old testament attributes this psalm to david, but that remains in question. Nov 25, 2012 psalm 93 begins by proclaiming that the lord is king hebrew.
Psalm 93 niv bible the lord reigns, he is robed in. The book of psalms is part of the hebrew bible and the christian old testament. Regardless of what one thinks about such matters, there are two moments in the history of the universe when one can literally say yahweh malak. 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. Psalm 93 overview this brief psalm is without title or name of author, but its subject is obvious enough, being stated in the very first line. In this psalm, david celebrates the help and goodness of god with.
The psalmist wrote it to assure israel that yahweh would keep them safe through all trials if they put their trust in him. World wide study bible psalms 93 christian classics. Coffmans commentaries on the bible psalms 93 1 first, is the absolute trustworthiness and truth of the word of god. Advance your knowledge of scripture with this resource library of over 40 reference books, including commentaries and study bible notes. Psalms 93 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Any kind of a title would be a distraction of the glory of this message. The title indicates for us that david wrote this psalm to god himself generally regarded as the chief musician to a popularly known tune in his day in hebrew, muth labben. And thus is this psalm identified in subject with the preceding. This psalm has no title either in the hebrew or chaldee.
Mightier than the thunder of the great waters, mightier than the. Psalms chapter 93 kjv king james version 1 the lord reigneth, he is clothed with majesty. This psalm has no words at the top to tell us about it. Daily verse and comment, and have biblical truth delivered to your inbox.
This psalm has no title, no author, and is very short. Psalm 93 old testament free english audio bibel psalms kjv king james version the holy bible psalm 93 king james version. David guzik commentary on psalm 93 highlights this short but powerful song, emphasizing the reign of god and his triumph over all opposition. Psalm 93 the eternal reign of the lord with words kjv. Psalm 93 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. No matter what considerations may seem to point in another direction. Commentary, psalm 93, mark throntveit, preaching this week, 2009. Theres definitely a creation angle in the first two verses.
Psalms 93 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Commentary on psalms 93 by matthew henry blue letter bible. Psalm 93 niv the lord reigns, he is robed in bible gateway. Psalm 93 is the 93rd psalm of the book of psalms, generally known in english by its first verse, in the king james version, the lord reigneth, he is clothed with majesty. It is psalm 92 in the slightly different numbering system of the greek septuagint and latin vulgate versions of the bible.
Psalm 93 begins by proclaiming that the lord is king hebrew. We do not know who wrote the psalm, or when it was written. Psalm 93 1 psalm 93 1 the lord reigns, he is robed in majesty. Study psalm 93 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. First, the psalmist praises a particular city mount zion jerusalem. In psalm 9, the lament appears in verses 15 through 18. Psalms 93 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Psalm 93 the lord reigneth, he is clothed with majesty. But ultimately the psalmist has his praises set on the lord. Psalms 93 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. If god is dependable, as his children, we have nothing to fear. The majesty, power, and holiness of christs kingdom. You, the bible, and the holy spirit are priority in interpretation.
The floods have lifted up, o l ord, the floods have lifted up their voice. Psalm 93 focuses particularly on god as creator and sustainer of the creation. An author would be inappropriate because this is about the seven reasons god is fit to rule and reign over the universe. Study the bible online using commentary on psalms 93 and more. Psalm 93 king james version kjv 93 the lord reigneth, he is clothed with majesty. In singing this psalm we forget ourselves if we forget christ, to whom the father has given all power both in heaven and in earth. We arent certain of the time and circumstances of its writing.
The seas have lifted up, lord, the seas have lifted up their voice. Campbell morgan said of psalm 93, interpretation is almost an impertinence. It is a short, bold declaration of gods might, power, and holiness. The writer may have in his mind some recent manifestation of divine power, or he may be anticipating the. It is a brief psalm with only 5 verses moving through 3 stanzas. And the praise of the psalmist is directed toward two entities.
I use to compare strophe divisions nkjv, nrsv, tev, njb, have ps. The lord might have displayed only his justice, holiness, and awful power, in his dealings with fallen men. The title of this psalm reads to the chief musician. Nov 22, 2015 psalm 93 focuses particularly on god as creator and sustainer of the creation. Psalm 93 comme tary edited by gle pease i troductio spurgeo, this brief psalm is without title or name of author, but its subject is obvious enough, being stated in the very first line. Psalm 93 describes a theocracy, as do the seven psalms that follow it. This second psalm of the divine kingdom compare psalms 47. Psalms 93, new international version niv the bible app. I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have given me life. There is no title to this psalm in the hebrew text. Commentary for psalms 93 the majesty, power, and holiness of christs kingdom. Its a good thing ben added the caveat in this world because in the universe the most immutable fact of all is the one that opens psalm 93.
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