Psalm 47:3

Clap Your Hands, All You Peoples · Psalm 47:1–9
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Translations

Modern
He subdues nations beneath us, and peoples under our feet.
Traditional
He shall subdue the people under us, and the nations under our feet.
Literal
He turns back the peoples under us, and the nations under our feet.
Latin
Subjecit populos nobis, et gentes sub pedibus nostris.

Original

Hebrew
English
He subdues nations beneath us, and peoples under our feet.

Notes

The Lord gave Israel victory, especially under David (see Psalm 18:40–50). God's powerful acts of redemption show his love for Israel.

This psalm praises God's rule as king over the entire earth. It describes God's victory with Israel and other nations. Both Israel (Psalm 47:3–4) and the nations (47:9) are part of God's kingdom.

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Glossary

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Topics

Faith: Exemplified God: Sovereign