Psalm 47
Psalm 47 Meaning
Psalm 47 is an exuberant call for all peoples to clap their hands and shout to God with joy, for the LORD Most High is a great King over all the earth.
It celebrates God ascending His throne amid trumpet blasts, reigning over the nations. It is worldwide worship set to festival music.
Key verses from Psalm 47
“O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph.”
Psalm 47:1
“God is gone up with a shout, the LORD with the sound of a trumpet.”
Psalm 47:5
“For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding.”
Psalm 47:7
“God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness.”
Psalm 47:8
How Psalm 47 points to Jesus
The image of God going up with a shout foreshadows the ascension of Jesus, who was taken up and enthroned as King over all. He is the great King the nations are called to praise.