Psalms97
English Standard Version
1The Lord , let the ; let the be !
2 and are all him; and are the of his .
3 him and his all .
4His the ; the and .
5The like the Lord, the of the .
6The his , and the his .
7 of are , who make their in ; him, you !
8 and is , and the of , of your , O Lord.
9 you, O Lord, are the ; you are .
10O you who the Lord, ! He the of his ; he them the of the .
11 is for the , and for the in .
12 in the Lord, O you , and his !
Cross References
Psalms 97Hebrews 1:6 applies 'worship him, all ye gods' (LXX: angels) directly to the incarnate Son.
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Establishes the identical theme of the Lord's global reign and stable, righteous dominion.
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Confirms that the king's throne is established (habitation/foundation) by righteousness.
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Zion and the daughters of Judah rejoice because of the Lord's righteous judgments.
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Parallels the declaration of God's supreme exaltation above all other 'gods' or angelic powers.
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Defines 'isles' as the distant Gentile territories separated by sea, called to rejoice.
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Prophesies that the remote isles shall wait for and rejoice in the Messiah's law.
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Describes the terrifying visual of God's presence enveloped in dark clouds and waters.
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Depicts devouring fire going before God to execute judgment on his adversaries.
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Eschatological judgment of the wicked by a consuming fire, matching Christ's second coming.
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Associates the flashing of lightnings with the terrifying scattering of the Lord's enemies.
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The everlasting mountains scatter and hills bow at the presence and march of God.
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Commandment to hate evil and love good, echoing the duty of those loving God.
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Exhorts saints to give thanks at the remembrance of God's holy character.
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