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Before Yahweh; for he comes, For he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness, The peoples with his truth. Psalm 97

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Two Comings, One Joy

Commentators suggest the repeated phrase "for he cometh" points to two distinct events: Christ's first coming to bring salvation and his second coming to judge. The first coming makes the second a source of joy, as it represents the final establishment of the justice and peace secured by his initial arrival.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 96:13

18th Century

Theologian

Before the Lord - This is altered from (1 Chronicles 16:0). The language there is simply, Then shall the trees of the wood s…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Psalms 96:11–13

19th Century

Bishop

Magnificent progress of the Divine Judge through His realm. There is only one thought, that of the inauguration of a righteous sway for all nations…

John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 96:13

17th Century

Pastor

Before the Lord
At the face of him, in his presence; meeting him as he comes, and rejoicing at his coming: this clau…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Psalms 96:10–13

17th Century

Minister

We are to hope and pray for that time when Christ will reign in righteousness over all nations. He will rule in the hearts of people by the power o…