Psalms 47:2

For the LORD most high is terrible; he is a great King over all the earth.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Psalms 47:2

BSB
How awesome is the LORD Most High, the great King over all the earth!
AKJV
For the LORD most high is terrible; he is a great King over all the earth.
CPDV
For the Lord is exalted and terrible: a great King over all the earth.
ERV
For the LORD Most High is terrible; he is a great King over all the earth.
NHEB
For the LORD Most High is awesome. He is a great King over all the earth.
SMT
For Jehovah the Most High is terrible; a great King over all the earth.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 47:2

FortheLORDH3068Proper NamemosthighH5945isterribleH3372VerbheisagreatH1419KingH4428Noun MasculineoveralltheearthH776Noun Feminine

Commentary for Psalms 47:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 47:2
Summary
God's awesome power and universal kingship established
Place
Earth
Event
Affirming God's dominion
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Praise