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In This Chapter 3 terms 2 themes 2 resources

Key Terms

Mighty (Majestic) 4 Precept 2 Well-Established

Themes

God's Rule and Power Over All Nations Praise Psalms

Resources

Psalms Book Overview Music Articles

The LORD Reigns!

(Psalms 99:1–9)

ⓘ These psalms challenge the doubts created by the...

These psalms challenge the doubts created by the Exile (see Ps 89) and answer the questions asked in 90:11, 13. The Lord has established a kingdom (Ps 93) that is characterized by the punishment of the wicked (Ps 94), reverent obedience among his people (Ps 95), justice for the poor (Ps 96), celebration in Zion (Ps 97), salvation for Israel (Ps 98), holiness (Ps 99), and praise (Ps 100).
ⓘ The everlasting Lord gloriously establishes his kingship (cp....

The everlasting Lord gloriously establishes his kingship (cp. Pss 47, 99–100).
1The LORD reigns! He is robed in majesty;the LORD has clothed and armed Himself with strength.The world indeed is firmly established;it cannot be moved.2Your throne was established long ago;You are from all eternity.
ⓘ God’s victory over natural chaos gives the psalmist...

God’s victory over natural chaos gives the psalmist confidence that the Lord will also defeat his present enemies (cp. Jer 46:8; 47:2).
3The floodwaters have risen, O LORD;the rivers have raised their voice;the seas lift up their pounding waves.4Above the roar of many waters—the mighty breakers of the sea—the LORD on high is majestic.
5Your testimonies are fully confirmed;holiness adorns Your house, O LORD,for all the days to come.