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Psalms 47:2 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Psalms 47:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 47 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For the LORD most high is terrible; he is a great King over all the earth.”
Psalms 47:2 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 47:2
For the LORD most high is terrible; he is a great King over all the earth. This verse provides the theological foundation ('for') for the preceding call to universal worship. God deserves worldwide acclaim because He is the LORD Most High, awesome in power, reigning as King over all the earth."For the LORD most high" (כִּי־יְהוָה עֶלְיוֹן/ki-Yahweh Elyon) combines Yahweh (God's covenant name) with Elyon (Most High). This juxtaposition is significant: Yahweh—the personal, covenant-keeping God of Israel—is simultaneously Elyon—the transcendent, supreme God above all powers. He isn't merely a tri...
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Cross-References for Psalms 47:2
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“a great King above all gods.”
“and my name is awesome among the nations.”
“Let them praise thy great and terrible name; for it is holy.”
“God”
“a great and awesome God.”
“For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding.”
“I beg you”
“How awesome are your deeds! Through the greatness of your power, your enemies submit themselves to you.,Say unto God, How terrible art thou in thy works! through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee., אִמְרוּ לֵאלֹהִים מַה־נּוֹרָא מַעֲשֶׂיךָ בְּרֹב עֻזְּךָ יְכַחֲשׁוּ לְךָ אֹיְבֶיךָ׃ ,Say unto God: 'How tremendous is Thy work! Through the greatness of Thy power shall Thine enemies dwindle away before Thee.,65:3 εἴπατε τῷ θεῷ ὡς φοβερὰ τὰ ἔργα σου ἐν τῷ πλήθει τῆς δυνάμεώς σου ψεύσονταί σε οἱ ἐχθροί σου,65:3 Say unto God, How awful are thy works! through the greatness of thy power thine enemies shall lie to thee.,,,,”
“you answer us”
“And men shall speak of the might of thy terrible acts: and I will declare thy greatness.”