Psalms 47:3
He subdues nations under us, and peoples under our feet.
World English Bible Classic
In The King James Version
He shall subdue the people under us, and the nations under our feet.
In Context
2For the LORD Most High is awesome. He is a great King over all the earth.
4He chooses our inheritance for us, the glory of Jacob whom he loved. Selah.
Cross References
Joshua 10:24When they brought those kings out to Joshua, Joshua called for all the men of Israel, and said to the chiefs of the men of war who went with him, “Come near. Put your feet on the necks of these kings.” They came near, and put their feet on their necks.
Psalms 18:47even the God who executes vengeance for me, and subdues peoples under me.
Psalms 81:14I would soon subdue their enemies, and turn my hand against their adversaries.
Psalms 99:2The LORD is great in Zion. He is high above all the peoples.
Jeremiah 10:7Who shouldn’t fear you, King of the nations? For it belongs to you. Because among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their royal estate, there is no one like you.
Malachi 1:14“But the deceiver is cursed who has in his flock a male, and vows and sacrifices to the Lord a defective thing; for I am a great King,” says the LORD of Armies, “and my name is awesome among the nations.”
Matthew Henry on Psalms 47:2-5
Exhortation to Praise God. 1 O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph. 2 For the Lord most high is terrible; he is a great King over all the earth. 3 He shall subdue the people under us, and the nations under our feet. 4 He shall choose our inheritance for us, the excellency of Jacob whom he loved. Selah. The psalmist, having his own heart filled with great and good thoughts of God, endeavours to engage all about him in the blessed work of praise, as one convinced that God is… Read the whole commentary →