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A King Over All the Earth
Commentators emphasize that this verse proclaims God's sovereignty extends beyond Israel to every nation on earth. This universal kingship is the foundation for universal praise. Scholars like John Calvin see this as a prophecy of the Messianic era, when the kingdom of God would explicitly include the Gentiles.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 47:7
18th Century
Theologian
For God is the King of all the earth - He has shown Himself to be a universal sovereign. All nations are subject to Him, and He has…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 47:7
19th Century
Bishop
With understanding. —Rather, play a fine tune. () Or perhaps as Septuagint, and Vulgate adverbially, play with skill.…
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 47:7
16th Century
Theologian
For God is King of all the earth. The Psalmist, having called God at the end of the preceding verse King of the chosen people, no…
John Gill
On Psalms 47:7
17th Century
Pastor
For God [is] the King of all the earth
Or "the king of all the earth [is] God" F5; the same that is ascen…
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…