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Joyful Noise is Biblical
Commentators explain that clapping hands and shouting are ancient, physical expressions of immense joy and celebration. Similar to how people would cheer for a victorious army or the coronation of a new king, this verse calls God's people to express their praise with uninhibited, outward actions, acknowledging God's triumphant power.
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Psalms
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 47:1
18th Century
Theologian
O clap your hands, all ye people - A common way of expressing joy, or indicating applause. Compare the notes at Isaiah 55:12. The “…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 47:1
19th Century
Bishop
Of triumph. —Or, of exultation, as the Septuagint and Vulgate. For the hand-clapping at a time of national rejoicing, suc…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 47:1–9
19th Century
Preacher
O clap your hands, all you people; shout to God with the voice of triumph. For the LORD most high is terrible; he is a great king over all the …
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John Calvin
On Psalms 47:1
16th Century
Theologian
Clap your hands, all you peoples. As the Psalmist requires the nations to clap their hands as a sign of their joy and thanksgiving to God—…
John Gill
On Psalms 47:1
17th Century
Pastor
O clap your hands, all you people,
Meaning the Gentiles more especially; see (Psalms 117:1) compared wit…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 47:1–4
17th Century
Minister
The God with whom we have to do is a God of awful majesty. The universal and absolute sovereignty of a holy God would be too terrible for us even t…