Parallel Verses English Standard Version Within her citadels God has made himself known as a fortress. King James Bible God is known in her palaces for a refuge. American Standard Version God hath made himself known in her palaces for a refuge. Douay-Rheims Bible In her houses shall God be known, when he shall protect her. English Revised Version God hath made himself known in her palaces for a refuge. Webster's Bible Translation God is known in her palaces for a refuge. Psalm 48:3 Parallel Commentary Keil and Delitzsch Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament(Heb.: 47:5-9) The ascent of God presupposes a previous descent, whether it be a manifestation of Himself in order to utter some promise (Genesis 17:22; Judges 13:20) or a triumphant execution of judgment (Psalm 7:8; Psalm 68:19). So here: God has come down to fight on behalf of His people. They return to the Holy City and He to His throne, which is above on Zion, and higher still, is above in heaven. On בּתרוּעה and קול שׁופר cf. Psalm 98:6; 1 Chronicles 15:28, but more especially Amos 2:2; for the "shout" is here the people's shout of victory, and "the sound of the horn" the clear sound of the horns announcing the victory, with reference to the celebration of the victory in the Valley of praise and the homeward march amidst the clanging music (2 Chronicles 20:26.). The poet, who has this festival of victory before his mind as having recently taken place, desires that the festive sounds may find an unending and boundless echo unto the glory of God. זמּר is first construed with the accusative as in Psalm 68:33, then with the dative. Concerning משׂכּיל equals ᾠδὴ πενυματική (Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16), vid., on Psalm 32:1. That which excites to songs of praise is Jahve's dominion of the world which has just been made manifest. מלך is to be taken in just the same historical sense as ἐβασίλευσας, Revelation 11:15-18. What has taken place is a prelude of the final and visible entering upon the kingdom, the announcement of which the New Testament seer there hears. God has come down to earth, and after having obtained for Himself a recognition of His dominion by the destruction of the enemies of Israel, He has ascended again in visible kingly glory. Imago conscensi a Messia throni gloriae, says Chr. Aug. Crusius, tune erat deportatio arcae faederis in sedem regni. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Psalm 76:1-5 In Judah is God known: his name is great in Israel... Zechariah 2:4,5 And said to him, Run, speak to this young man, saying... Cross References Psalm 46:7 The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah Psalm 76:1 In Judah God is known; his name is great in Israel. Psalm 122:7 Peace be within your walls and security within your towers!" Jeremiah 30:18 "Thus says the LORD: Behold, I will restore the fortunes of the tents of Jacob and have compassion on his dwellings; the city shall be rebuilt on its mound, and the palace shall stand where it used to be. Micah 4:8 And you, O tower of the flock, hill of the daughter of Zion, to you shall it come, the former dominion shall come, kingship for the daughter of Jerusalem. Jump to Previous Buildings Citadels Defense Fortress High Palaces Places Refuge Shown Stronghold Sure Tower WithinJump to Next Buildings Citadels Defense Fortress High Palaces Places Refuge Shown Stronghold Sure Tower WithinLinks Psalm 48:3 NIVPsalm 48:3 NLT Psalm 48:3 ESV Psalm 48:3 NASB Psalm 48:3 KJV Psalm 48:3 Bible Apps Psalm 48:3 Biblia Paralela Psalm 48:3 Chinese Bible Psalm 48:3 French Bible Psalm 48:3 German Bible Bible Hub ESV Text Edition: 2016. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. |