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A Victorious Procession
Several commentators, like Ellicott and Calvin, explain that this verse likely describes a historical event: the Ark of the Covenant, symbolizing God's presence, being carried up to the Temple in Jerusalem after a military victory. The 'shout' and 'trumpet' were part of a triumphant public procession celebrating God's victorious reign among His people.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 47:5
18th Century
Theologian
God is gone up with a shout - That is, he has ascended to heaven, his home and throne, after having secured the victory. He is repr…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 47:5
19th Century
Bishop
Is gone up. —Not, as in Genesis 17:22, Judges 13:20, to heaven, but, as in Psalm 24:0, to the Temple, as is shown by th…
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 47:5
16th Century
Theologian
God is gone up with triumph. There is an allusion here to the ancient ceremony observed under the Law. As the sound of trumpets was typica…
John Gill
On Psalms 47:5
17th Century
Pastor
God is gone up with a shout
That is, the Son of God, who is truly and properly God, equal to the Father, having the …
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 47:5–9
17th Century
Minister
Praise is a duty in which we ought to be frequent and abundant. But here is a necessary rule: Sing praises with understanding, as those who underst…