Psalm 97:1-9
“The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof. Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne... The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory.”
King James Version
An enthronement psalm celebrating the LORD's universal reign in righteousness, before whom all peoples see His glory.
Fulfillment References
Hebrews 1:6 Revelation 11:15 Psalm 96:13 Philippians 2:10-11
How Traditions Read This Prophecy
Apostolic (Oneness) Pentecostal'The LORD reigneth' is fulfilled in Jesus, before whom every knee bows; Hebrews 1:6 applies this psalm's worship (v.7) to Christ — the one God.
JewishAn enthronement psalm celebrating the LORD's universal kingship and righteous judgment, sung in anticipation of His reign over all.
CatholicThe reign of God revealed in Christ, whose lordship the heavens proclaim; read of His coming in glory.
ProtestantCelebrates God's sovereign, righteous reign — applied to Christ's present and coming kingdom.
OrthodoxThe theophany of the reigning LORD, fulfilled in Christ's manifestation and glory.
DispensationalAnticipates the LORD's universal reign realized in the millennial kingdom of Christ.
AcademicOne of the YHWH-malak ('the LORD reigns') enthronement psalms, celebrating divine kingship with theophany imagery.
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