Psalm 47

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• Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:

  • From Augustine's Exposition on the Psalms.

  • Rashi's Commentary, c. 1075. chabad.org.

  • From the Geneva Notes.
  • From Matthew Henry's Commentary.
  • From Wesley's Notes.
  • "A Wise Desire: Psalm 46:8-9," Charles H. Spurgeon, 1855.
  • From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
• Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Desert Scribblings, Psalm 47, Geoff McElroy.
    • "Psalm 47 is thus an appropriate psalm for the day [Ascension], celebrating God as the 'great king over all the earth' (v. 2) and 'king over the nations' (v. 8)."
  • "Praise God in Heaven," Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com: A Lectionary Resource for Catholics.

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  • Mitchell, David C., "'God Will Redeem My Soul from Sheol': The Psalms of the Sons of Korah," Journal for the Study of the Old Testament, 2006.
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• Hymns and Music:
  • Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Psalm 47. The Cyber Hymnal.
  • Hymn Selections, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
  • "Sing Praise, Sing Praise!" lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry.
  • Psalm 47 set to He Leadeth Me (LMD or LM)
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