PSALM 93 THE ARGUMENT This Psalm contains an assertion or declaration of God's sovereign and universal dominion in and over the whole world; which is here set forth, partly for the comfort of God's church and people against all the assaults of their numerous and potent adversaries; and partly to giv... [ Continue Reading ]
And this kingdom of thine is no new or upstart kingdom, as it may seem to the ignorant world, but the most ancient of all kingdoms, being from everlasting to everlasting, although it was not always equally manifested in the world.... [ Continue Reading ]
THE FLOODS; the enemies of thy kingdom, who are oft compared to floods for their numbers, force, rage, &c. See ISAIAH 8:7,8 ISAIAH 17:12,13 JER 46:7,8. They have both by their words and actions made opposition against it.... [ Continue Reading ]
The King of heaven is too strong for all earthly potentates, and will subdue them under his feet.... [ Continue Reading ]
THY TESTIMONIES, i.e. thy words; either, 1. Thy precepts, which are commonly called God's _testimonies_. And so having spoken of God's kingdom, he now showeth that the laws of that kingdom are just, and true, and holy; which is a singular commendation of it. Or, 2. Thy promises, as may be gathered... [ Continue Reading ]