Psalms 47:2

"For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by the sons of Korah. Oh clap your hands, all you nations. Shout to God with the voice of triumph!"

Key Reflection

This psalm calls for a joyful and triumphant worship of God, encouraging nations to celebrate His sovereignty and power. It sets a tone of celebration and praise, inviting all peoples to join in honoring the Lord who brings salvation and triumph.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

For the Lord most high -Yahweh, the Most High God; that is, who is exalted above all other beings. CompareExodus 18:11;1 Chronicles 16:25Psa 96:4;2 Chronicles 2:5;Psalms 95:3. Is terrible -literally, is to be feared; that is, reverenced and adored. There is an idea in the words “terrible” and “terror” which is not contained in the original, as if there were something harsh, severe, stern, in his character. The word in the original does not go beyond the notion of inspiring reverence or awe, and is the common word by which the worship of God is designated in the Scriptures. The meaning is, that he is worthy of profound reverence or adoration.

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