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"Terrible" Means Awe-Inspiring
When the psalmist calls God "terrible," it doesn't mean He is harsh or frightening. Commentators explain the original Hebrew word means "to be feared" in the sense of being revered and held in profound awe. This describes a majesty so great that it inspires deep respect and worship, not dread.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 47:2
18th Century
Theologian
For the Lord most high - Yahweh, the Most High God; that is, who is exalted above all other beings. Compare Exodus 18:11; [Referenc…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 47:2
19th Century
Bishop
Most high. —Or, possibly, a predicate, is exalted.
Terrible. —Literally, feared. (Compare…
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 Gill
On Psalms 47:2
17th Century
Pastor
For the Lord most high [is] terrible
Christ is not only the Son of the Highest, but he himself is the most high God, God over …
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…