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God's Majestic Presence
Commentators explain that the "clouds and darkness" are not primarily about God being mysterious, but about His awesome and majestic presence. This imagery is drawn from His dramatic appearance on Mount Sinai, intended to inspire profound reverence and awe for His power.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 97:2
18th Century
Theologian
Clouds and darkness are around him - This is a description of the majesty of God, derived probably from the manner in which he mani…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 97:2
19th Century
Bishop
Clouds and darkness. Compare to Psalms 18:10-12. The imagery in the first instance is borrowed from the Theophany at Sinai ([Refer…
John Gill
On Psalms 97:2
17th Century
Pastor
Clouds and darkness are round about him
Either as a garment; so Apollinarius paraphrases it, "near is the King cloth…
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Matthew Henry
On Psalms 97:1–7
17th Century
Minister
Though many have been made happy in Christ, still there is room. All have reason to rejoice in Christ's government.
There is a depth in his …