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What Does Psalms 93:1 Mean?

Psalms 93:1 in the King James Version says “The LORD reigneth, he is clothed with majesty; the LORD is clothed with strength, wherewith he hath girded himself: the ...” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 93 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

“The LORD reigneth, he is clothed with majesty; the LORD is clothed with strength, wherewith he hath girded himself: the world also is stablished, that it cannot be moved.”

Psalms 93:1 · KJV

Strength

Context

1

The LORD reigneth, he is clothed with majesty; the LORD is clothed with strength, wherewith he hath girded himself: the world also is stablished, that it cannot be moved.

2

Thy throne is established of old: thou art from everlasting. of old: Heb. from then

3

The floods have lifted up, O LORD, the floods have lifted up their voice; the floods lift up their waves.

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Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
This enthronement psalm declares Yahweh's kingship (malak) with royal imagery of robes and strength. The affirmation that 'the world is established' (kun—firmly fixed) refutes both chaos theology and evolutionary randomness, asserting divine order in creation. God's clothing Himself with majesty and strength personifies His attributes, making abstract qualities tangible. The immovability of the world reflects God's sovereign control over creation, echoing Genesis 1.

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Historical & Cultural Context

This psalm may have been used during enthronement festivals in Israel or to celebrate God's kingship. It stands as a theological counter to ancient Near Eastern chaos myths.

Reflection Questions

  1. How does acknowledging God's reign over all creation affect your perspective on current events and uncertainties?
  2. In what ways does the 'established' nature of God's world order bring you stability and peace?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 13 words
יְ֭הוָה1 of 13

“The LORD”

H3068

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

מָלָךְ֮2 of 13

“reigneth”

H4427

to reign; hence (by implication) to take counsel

גֵּא֪וּת3 of 13

“with majesty”

H1348

the same as h1346

לָבֵ֣שׁ4 of 13

“he is clothed”

H3847

properly, wrap around, i.e., (by implication) to put on a garment or clothe (oneself, or another), literally or figuratively

לָבֵ֣שׁ5 of 13

“he is clothed”

H3847

properly, wrap around, i.e., (by implication) to put on a garment or clothe (oneself, or another), literally or figuratively

יְ֭הוָה6 of 13

“The LORD”

H3068

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

עֹ֣ז7 of 13

“with strength”

H5797

strength in various applications (force, security, majesty, praise)

הִתְאַזָּ֑ר8 of 13

“wherewith he hath girded”

H247

to belt

אַף9 of 13
H637

meaning accession (used as an adverb or conjunction); also or yea; adversatively though

תִּכּ֥וֹן10 of 13

“also is stablished”

H3559

properly, to be erect (i.e., stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix,

תֵּ֝בֵ֗ל11 of 13

“himself the world”

H8398

the earth (as moist and therefore inhabited); by extension, the globe; by implication, its inhabitants; specifically, a particular land, as babylonia,

בַּל12 of 13
H1077

properly, a failure; by implication nothing; usually (adverb) not at all; also lest

תִּמּֽוֹט׃13 of 13

“that it cannot be moved”

H4131

to waver; by implication, to slip, shake, fall

Study Guide

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of Psalms. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

Psalms 93:1 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

Cross-References

Verses related to Psalms 93:1 from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Psalms 96:101 Chronicles 29:12Revelation 19:6Psalms 99:1Psalms 103:19Psalms 65:6

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