Psalms 47:7
Psalms 47:7 in Multiple Translations
For God is King of all the earth; sing profound praises to Him.
For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding.
For God is the King of all the earth: Sing ye praises with understanding.
For God is the King of all the earth; make songs of praise with knowledge.
For God is King of all the earth; sing praises with a psalm!
For God is the King of all the earth: sing prayses euery one that hath vnderstanding.
For king of all the earth [is] God, Give praise, O understanding one.
For God is the King of all the earth. Sing praises with understanding.
For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding.
Trembling took hold of them. There were pains as of a woman in labour.
God is the one who rules over everything in the world; sing a psalm to him!
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 47:7
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Psalms 47:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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זַמְּר֣וּ
אֱלֹהִ֣ים
זַמֵּ֑רוּ
זַמְּר֖וּ
לְ/מַלְכֵּ֣/נוּ
זַמֵּֽרוּ
זַמְּר֣וּ
zâmar
H2167
to sing
V-Piel-Impv-2mp
אֱלֹהִ֣ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp
זַמֵּ֑רוּ
zâmar
H2167
to sing
V-Piel-Impv-2mp
זַמְּר֖וּ
zâmar
H2167
to sing
V-Piel-Impv-2mp
לְ/מַלְכֵּ֣/נוּ
melek
H4428
King's
Prep | N-ms | Suff
זַמֵּֽרוּ
zâmar
H2167
to sing
V-Piel-Impv-2mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 47:7
זַמְּר֣וּ
zâmar
H2167
"to sing"
V-Piel-Impv-2mp
This word means to sing or make music, often with praise and celebration. In the Psalms, it describes singing with instruments and voice, giving thanks to God. It's about joyful noise and worship.
Definition: 1) to sing, sing praise, make music 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to make music, sing 1a2) to play a musical instrument Aramaic equivalent: ze.mar (זְמָר "music" H2170)
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: give praise, sing forth praises, psalms. See also: Judges 5:3; Psalms 68:5; Psalms 7:18.
אֱלֹהִ֣ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
זַמֵּ֑רוּ
zâmar
H2167
"to sing"
V-Piel-Impv-2mp
This word means to sing or make music, often with praise and celebration. In the Psalms, it describes singing with instruments and voice, giving thanks to God. It's about joyful noise and worship.
Definition: 1) to sing, sing praise, make music 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to make music, sing 1a2) to play a musical instrument Aramaic equivalent: ze.mar (זְמָר "music" H2170)
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: give praise, sing forth praises, psalms. See also: Judges 5:3; Psalms 68:5; Psalms 7:18.
זַמְּר֖וּ
zâmar
H2167
"to sing"
V-Piel-Impv-2mp
This word means to sing or make music, often with praise and celebration. In the Psalms, it describes singing with instruments and voice, giving thanks to God. It's about joyful noise and worship.
Definition: 1) to sing, sing praise, make music 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to make music, sing 1a2) to play a musical instrument Aramaic equivalent: ze.mar (זְמָר "music" H2170)
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: give praise, sing forth praises, psalms. See also: Judges 5:3; Psalms 68:5; Psalms 7:18.
לְ/מַלְכֵּ֣/נוּ
melek
H4428
"King's"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
זַמֵּֽרוּ
zâmar
H2167
"to sing"
V-Piel-Impv-2mp
This word means to sing or make music, often with praise and celebration. In the Psalms, it describes singing with instruments and voice, giving thanks to God. It's about joyful noise and worship.
Definition: 1) to sing, sing praise, make music 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to make music, sing 1a2) to play a musical instrument Aramaic equivalent: ze.mar (זְמָר "music" H2170)
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: give praise, sing forth praises, psalms. See also: Judges 5:3; Psalms 68:5; Psalms 7:18.
Study Notes — Psalms 47:7
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- Context
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- Psalms 47:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 47:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 47:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 47:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 47:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 47:7
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 47:7
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 47:7
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 47:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 47:7
- Sermons on Psalms 47:7
Context — Clap Your Hands, All You Peoples
5God has ascended amid shouts of joy, the LORD with the sound of the horn.
6Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises!
7For God is King of all the earth; sing to Him a psalm of praise.
8God reigns over the nations; God is seated on His holy throne. 9The nobles of the nations have assembled as the people of the God of Abraham; for the shields of the earth belong to God; He is highly exalted.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Zechariah 14:9 | On that day the LORD will become King over all the earth—the LORD alone, and His name alone. |
| 2 | Colossians 3:16 | Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. |
| 3 | Psalms 47:8 | God reigns over the nations; God is seated on His holy throne. |
| 4 | Revelation 11:15 | Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.” |
| 5 | Psalms 47:2 | How awesome is the LORD Most High, the great King over all the earth! |
| 6 | 1 Corinthians 14:14–15 | For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unfruitful. What then shall I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my mind. I will sing with my spirit, but I will also sing with my mind. |
Psalms 47:7 Summary
Psalms 47:7 tells us that God is the King of the whole world, and because of that, we should sing our best praises to Him. This means that God is in charge of everything and everyone, and we should be grateful and joyful because of it (as seen in Psalms 100:1-5). We can show our appreciation by singing and worshiping Him with all our hearts, just like the psalmist did in Psalms 138:1-8. By recognizing God's kingship, we can trust in His goodness and power, and live our lives in a way that honors Him, as encouraged in Romans 11:33-36.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God is King of all the earth?
This means that God has supreme authority and dominion over every part of the world, as stated in Psalms 47:7, and is also reflected in verses like Psalms 103:19, which says that God's kingdom rules over all.
Why are we called to sing profound praises to God?
We are called to sing profound praises to God because of His greatness and majesty, as seen in Psalms 47:7, and as commanded in Psalms 100:1-5, which tells us to make a joyful noise and come before Him with singing.
How can I apply the truth of God's kingship in my life?
You can apply this truth by recognizing God's sovereignty in every area of your life, submitting to His will, and worshiping Him with joy and gratitude, as encouraged in Romans 11:33-36 and Psalms 95:1-7.
What kind of praises are considered 'profound'?
Profound praises are those that come from a deep understanding and appreciation of God's character, as seen in Psalms 47:7, and are expressed with sincerity and passion, like the psalmist in Psalms 138:1-8, who pours out his heart in worship.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can express my praise to God for His kingship over all the earth?
- How does recognizing God's authority over every part of the world affect my daily life and decisions?
- In what ways can I demonstrate my submission to God's rule in my own life, like the nobles of the nations in Psalms 47:9?
- What are some attributes of God's character that inspire me to sing profound praises to Him, and how can I express those in my worship?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 47:7
For God [is] the King of all the earth,.... Or "the king of all the earth [is] God" (e); the same that is ascended into heaven, and is King of saints, even Christ Jesus; and so he will appear to be,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 47:7
For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding. For God is the King of all the earth - and shall be manifested as such after His final interposition for Israel (Zechariah 14:1-9).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 47:7
The King of all the earth; not only ours, as I now said, but also of all the nations of the world; and therefore he may well require, and doth highly deserve, all our praises. With understanding; not rashly, or formally and carelessly, but seriously, considering the greatness of this King whom you praise, and what abundant cause you have to praise and admire him; which is an intimation that the matter of this Psalm is more sublime and important than ordinary.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 47:7
Psalms 47:7 For God [is] the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding.Ver. 7. For God is King of all the earth] q.d. Our King, said I? it is too little; he is King of all the earth. A title vainly taken by some proud princes, as Sesostris, king of Egypt, who would needs be called κοσμοκρατωρ, Lord of the whole world. So a decree went out from Augustus Caesar, that all the world should be taxed, Luke 2:1. The Great Turk, Amurath III, styled himself, God of the earth, governor of the whole world, &c.; but these were but bubbles of words, as St Peter hath it, God is the sole monarch of the whole world, παμβασιλευς. Sing ye praises with understanding] Non bacchantium more, but prudently, and with a well composed mind, saith Vatablus; Psalmo Didasealico, saith Tremellius, with such a psalm or song as whereby ye may rightly inform one another concerning his kingdom and your own duty. Heb. Sing ye Maschil, that is, one of the psalms that bear that title, as some sense it; or, every one of you that hath skill in songs, as others, Quotquot sapientes intelligentes et periti estis psallendi.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 47:7
(7) With understanding.—Rather, play a fine tune. (See title Psalms 32) Or perhaps as LXX., and Vulg. adverbially, play with skill.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 47:7
Verse 7. For God is the King of all the earth] He is not your King only, but the King of the universe. He has no limited power, no confined dominion. Sing ye praises with understanding] זמרו משכיל zammeru maskil, sing an instructive song. Let sense and sound go together. Let your hearts and heads go with your voices. Understand what you sing; and feel what you understand; and let the song be what will give instruction in righteousness to them that hear it. [Anglo-Saxon], Sing wisely. - Anglo-Saxon. Multitudes sing foolishly.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 47:7
7. with understanding] So the LXX, Vulg., and Jer. But better as R.V. marg., in a skilful psalm, Heb. Maschil. See Introd. p. xix.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 47:7
For God is the King of all the earth - He has shown himself to be a universal sovereign. All nations are subject to him, and he has a claim to universal praise.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 47:7
5-9. This second strophe continues the strain of praise to Jehovah the King.
Sermons on Psalms 47:7
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Jehovah, a King. by Edward Payson | Edward Payson preaches about the greatness of God as a King, emphasizing that Jehovah is not only a king in fact but also by right, possessing complete authority over the universe. |
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Jehovah, a King by Edward Payson | Edward Payson preaches about the sovereignty of God as a great King, emphasizing the importance of recognizing God's authority and submitting to His laws. He explains that Jehovah |
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Now Then Do It by Theodore Epp | Theodore Epp emphasizes the importance of making Christ the king of our lives, drawing parallels between David's anointing and Christ's role as the anointed one. He highlights how |
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Driving Out the Money Changers by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of having the mind of Christ and being transformed to think like Him. It highlights the need for zeal for God's house, purity in the church, a |
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(Through the Bible) Zechariah by Zac Poonen | This sermon delves into the visions and messages received by the prophet Zechariah, emphasizing the importance of teamwork, the new covenant fellowship, the need for young and old |
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The Millennium by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen preaches about the future reign of peace on earth for 1000 years, where Garden of Eden conditions will be restored, symbolized by the lion lying with the lamb and the ch |
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Bible Survey - Zechariah by Peter Hammond | Peter Hammond preaches on the book of Zechariah, a young priest and prophet who, along with Haggai, encouraged the rebuilding of the Temple after the Babylonian exile. Zechariah's |