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Psalms 47:8 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Psalms 47:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 47 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness.”
Psalms 47:8 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 47:8
God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness. This concluding statement (before the final verse's summary) declares God's present reign over all nations and His enthronement on His holy throne. The dual declaration emphasizes both extent (over the nations) and character (holy) of His kingship."God reigneth" (מָלַךְ אֱלֹהִים/malakh Elohim) uses the perfect tense of malakh (to reign, be king). The perfect tense can indicate completed action (He became king, took His throne) or present state (He reigns). Both are true: God eternally reigns (He has always been king) a...
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Cross-References for Psalms 47:8
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“and let the earth rejoice! Let them say among the nations”
“and like the voice of many waters”
“Justice and judgment are the habitation of thy throne: mercy and truth shall go before thy face.”
“God”
“The LORD reigneth”
“For thou hast maintained my right and my cause; thou satest in the throne judging right.”
“He shall judge among the heathen”
“The LORD reigneth; let the people tremble: he sitteth between the cherubims; let the earth be moved.”
“All the ends of the world shall remember and turn unto the LORD: and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee.”
“Yahweh reigns. The world is also established. It can't be moved. He will judge the peoples with equity.”