Psalms 97

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, David Brown (1871). Conservative evangelical (Church of Scotland and Anglican); concise and critical.

Introduction to chapter 97

In view of the wonders of grace and righteousness displayed in God's salvation, the whole creation is invited to unite in praise. (Psa 98:1-9)

gotten . . . victory — literally, "made salvation," enabled Him to save His people.

right hand, and . . . arm — denote power.

holy arm — or, "arm of holiness," the power of His united moral perfections (Psa 22:3; Psa 32:11).

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