King James Version
Psalms 97:2 in the King James Version says “Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne. habitation: or, es...” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 97 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne. habitation: or, establishment”
Psalms 97:2 · KJV
The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof. multitude: Heb. many, or, great isles
Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne. habitation: or, establishment
A fire goeth before him, and burneth up his enemies round about.
His lightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“are round about”
H5439(as noun) a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly (as adverb, with or without preposition) around
“him righteousness”
H6664the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity
“and judgment”
H4941properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, ind
“are the habitation”
H4349properly, a fixture, i.e., a basis; generally a place, especially as an abode
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