Psalm 93 describes a theocracy, as do the seven psalms that follow it. It is a brief psalm with only 5 verses moving through 3 stanzas. And thus is this psalm identified in subject with the preceding. I use to compare strophe divisions nkjv, nrsv, tev, njb, have ps. We arent certain of the time and circumstances of its writing. The title of this psalm reads to the chief musician. Psalm 93 the lord reigneth, he is clothed with majesty. Mar 18, 2011 psalm 93 old testament free english audio bibel psalms kjv king james version the holy bible psalm 93 king james version. Nov 22, 2015 psalm 93 focuses particularly on god as creator and sustainer of the creation. Greek version of the old testament attributes this psalm to david, but that remains in question. Psalm 93 begins by proclaiming that the lord is king hebrew. This psalm has no words at the top to tell us about it.
Psalms 93, new international version niv the bible app. Study psalm 93 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Regardless of what one thinks about such matters, there are two moments in the history of the universe when one can literally say yahweh malak. The floods have lifted up, o l ord, the floods have lifted up their voice. Commentary, psalm 93, mark throntveit, preaching this week, 2009. Psalm 93 comme tary edited by gle pease i troductio spurgeo, this brief psalm is without title or name of author, but its subject is obvious enough, being stated in the very first line. The lord might have displayed only his justice, holiness, and awful power, in his dealings with fallen men. Psalms 93 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. It is a short, bold declaration of gods might, power, and holiness. We do not know who wrote the psalm, or when it was written. This psalm has no title, no author, and is very short. But ultimately the psalmist has his praises set on the lord.
And the praise of the psalmist is directed toward two entities. David guzik commentary on psalm 93 highlights this short but powerful song, emphasizing the reign of god and his triumph over all opposition. First, the psalmist praises a particular city mount zion jerusalem. Psalm 93 niv bible the lord reigns, he is robed in. This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and gives valuable insight into the verses that make up the word of god. The writer may have in his mind some recent manifestation of divine power, or he may be anticipating the. Psalm 93 king james version kjv 93 the lord reigneth, he is clothed with majesty.
You, the bible, and the holy spirit are priority in interpretation. Psalms 93 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Advance your knowledge of scripture with this resource library of over 40 reference books, including commentaries and study bible notes. I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have preserved my life. The title indicates for us that david wrote this psalm to god himself generally regarded as the chief musician to a popularly known tune in his day in hebrew, muth labben.
In singing this psalm we forget ourselves if we forget christ, to whom the father has given all power both in heaven and in earth. In this psalm, david celebrates the help and goodness of god with. Campbell morgan said of psalm 93, interpretation is almost an impertinence. Read psalms 93 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. King james version 1 the lord reigneth, he is clothed with majesty. I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have given me life. Theres definitely a creation angle in the first two verses. Its a good thing ben added the caveat in this world because in the universe the most immutable fact of all is the one that opens psalm 93. An author would be inappropriate because this is about the seven reasons god is fit to rule and reign over the universe. Nov 25, 2012 psalm 93 begins by proclaiming that the lord is king hebrew. Mightier than the thunder of the great waters, mightier than the.
In psalm 9, the lament appears in verses 15 through 18. Psalm 93 the eternal reign of the lord with words kjv. Psalm 93 focuses particularly on god as creator and sustainer of the creation. The psalmist wrote it to assure israel that yahweh would keep them safe through all trials if they put their trust in him. There is a good possibility, however, that it was at the end of the 70 year captivity of israel. No matter what considerations may seem to point in another direction. Coffmans commentaries on the bible psalms 93 1 first, is the absolute trustworthiness and truth of the word of god. Some bible students think that the psalm is about god making creating the world. Psalm 93 niv the lord reigns, he is robed in bible gateway. Psalm 93 old testament free english audio bibel psalms kjv king james version the holy bible psalm 93 king james version. Psalms 93 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Psalm 93 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. The majesty, power, and holiness of christs kingdom.
Psalm 93 1 psalm 93 1 the lord reigns, he is robed in majesty. It is psalm 92 in the slightly different numbering system of the greek septuagint and latin vulgate versions of the bible. This psalm has no title either in the hebrew or chaldee. If god is dependable, as his children, we have nothing to fear. There is no title to this psalm in the hebrew text. Psalm 93 is the 93rd psalm of the book of psalms, generally known in english by its first verse, in the king james version, the lord reigneth, he is clothed with majesty. God is regarded as having for a time laid aside, or hidden, his sovereignty, but as now at length coming forward and inaugurating the theocracy.
Any kind of a title would be a distraction of the glory of this message. Psalms 93 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Psalms chapter 93 kjv king james version 1 the lord reigneth, he is clothed with majesty. The seas have lifted up, lord, the seas have lifted up their voice.