Psalms93
New International Version
1 The Lord reigns, he is robed in majesty; the Lord is robed in majesty and armed with strength; indeed, the world is established, firm and secure.
2 Your throne was established long ago; you are from all eternity.
3 The seas have lifted up, Lord, the seas have lifted up their voice; the seas have lifted up their pounding waves.
4 Mightier than the thunder of the great waters, mightier than the breakers of the sea— the Lord on high is mighty.
5 Your statutes, Lord, stand firm; holiness adorns your house for endless days.
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Psalms 93Public-domain commentary and original-language notes for Psalms 93. The full AI study guide (summary, themes, context) has its own page.
Chapter Summary
In this chapter: The majesty, power, and holiness of Christ's kingdom. (1-5).
vv1-5
The Lord might have displayed only his justice, holiness, and awful power, in his dealings with fallen men; but he has been pleased to display the riches of his mercy, and the power of his renewing grace. In this great work, the Father has given all power to his Son, the Lord from heaven, who has made atonement for our sins. He not only can pardon, but deliver and protect all who trust in him. His word is past, and all the saints may rely upon it. Whatever was foretold concerning the kingdom of the Messiah, must be fulfilled in due time. All his people ought to be very strictly pure. God's church is his house; it is a holy house, cleansed from sin, and employed in his service. Where there is purity, there shall be peace. Let all carefully look if this kingdom is set up in their hearts.
Key Words
מָלַךְ: to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel
לָבַשׁ: properly, wrap around, i.e. (by implication) to put on agarment or clothe (oneself, or another), literally or figuratively
גֵּאוּת: {arrogance or majesty; by implication, (concretely) ornament}
אָזַר: to belt
עֹז: strength in various applications (force, security, majesty, praise)
אַף: meaning accession (used as an adverb or conjunction); also or yea; adversatively though
תֵּבֵל: the earth (as moist and therefore inhabited); by extension, the globe; by implication, its inhabitants; specifically, a particular land, as Babylonia, Palestine
כּוּן: properly, to be erect (i.e. stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix, prepare, apply), or figurative (appoint, render sure, proper or prosperous)
בַּל: properly, a failure; by implication nothing; usually (adverb) not at all; also lest
מוֹט: to waver; by implication, to slip, shake, fall
Cross References
Psalms 93Direct parallel proclaiming "The Lord reigneth" and the global joy of His sovereign rule.
Supported by Matthew Poole
Climax of the Lord's reign, where the multitude declares "the Lord God omnipotent reigneth."
Supported by Matthew Henry, Matthew Poole
Parallels God's sovereignty and wisdom established "from everlasting" or "of old."
Supported by John Calvin
Explicates the prophetic imagery where raging nations/enemies are compared to the noise of rushing floods.
Supported by Matthew Poole
Praise of God's power over the raging sea and its swelling waves.
Supported by JFB
Shares the imagery of Jehovah being clothed with honor, majesty, and strength.
Supported by John Calvin
Applies the metaphor of rising floods to invading armies and nations.
Supported by Matthew Poole
Verbal echo of "the testimony of the Lord is sure," evoking absolute confidence.
Supported by JFB
The fulfillment of raging nations (floods) lifting their voices against the Lord's Anointed.
Supported by Matthew Poole
Affirms that God's house is holy, linking temple purity to the New Testament church.
Supported by Matthew Henry