Psalm 93

"Your throne is stable"

Purpose: To celebrate that YHWH's reign and royal decrees are trustworthy

Content: Despite the crushing seas' attempts to overthrow him, YHWH's throne is stable. His royal decrees are trustworthy.

Message: YHWH's reign and decrees were never endangered and never will be.

Author: Anonymous

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Overview

Translation

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1. YHWH reigns! He is clothed with majesty.

YHWH is clothed [with majesty]; he is armed with strength.

What’s more: the world remains stable without moving.

2. Your throne has been stable from long ago.

You have existed from eternity.

3. The seas have lifted up [their noise], YHWH,

the seas have lifted up their noise;

the seas would continually lift up their crushing (waves).

4. More than the sounds of many waters

– the waves of the sea are majestic! –

YHWH is majestic in the high place.

5. Your decrees are entirely trustworthy.

Holiness is fitting for your house,

YHWH, forever.

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• v. 4
• v. 5

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Psalm Overview

• Grammar
• Semantics
• Story behind the Psalm
• Discourse
• Poetics

Exegetical Issues

• The Text and Meaning of Ps 93:3 (Draft)
• The Grammar of Ps. 93:4 (Draft)
• The Meaning of Ps 93:5b (Draft)