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A King Over All Kings
This verse affirms God's absolute sovereignty. Commentators explain that He is not just a god of one people, but the supreme ruler "high above all nations." His authority transcends all earthly kings, governments, and powers, establishing Him as the ultimate governor of all human affairs.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 113:4
18th Century
Theologian
The Lord is high above all nations - Hebrew, "Exalted above all nations is Yahweh." That is, he rules over all nations; he directs …
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 113:4
19th Century
Bishop
Compare Psalm 8:1 and following.
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 113:4–5
19th Century
Preacher
The loftiness, the majesty, the sublimity of God are attributes that are terrible in themselves; yet they minister much joy to those who love the L…
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John Gill
On Psalms 113:4
17th Century
Pastor
The Lord is high above all nations He is the most High in all the earth; he is higher than the highest; he is King of kin…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 113:1–9
17th Century
Minister
God has praise from His own people. They have most reason to praise Him, for those who attend Him as His servants know Him best and receive most of…