Psalm 47:7 Meaning
For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding.
Context Explained
5God is gone up with a shout, the LORD with the sound of a trumpet.
6Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing praises.
7For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding.
8God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness.
9The princes of the people are gathered together, even the people of the God of Abraham: for the shields of the earth belong unto God: he is greatly exalted.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Psalm 95:6
Both verses call for worship and praise to God as King.
1 Timothy 1:17
Affirms God's eternal kingship, similar to the theme in Psalm 47:7.
Philippians 2:9-11
Jesus' exaltation as King fulfills the theme of God's sovereignty.
Source: Psalm 47:7