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Psalms 50:1
A psalm of Asaph.
The Lord , the Mighty One, is God, and he has spoken; he has summoned all humanity from where the sun rises to where it sets.Bible Study Resources
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A Psalm of Asaph. God, even God, the LORD, hath spoken, and called the earth from the rising of the sun unto the going down thereof.
A Psalm of Asaph. The Mighty One, God, Yahweh, has spoken, And called the earth from the rising of the sun to the going down thereof.
A psalm of Asaph.
The God of gods, the Lord , speaks. He calls the earth from the rising to the setting sun.A psalm by Asaph.
El, God, the Lord speaks, and summons the earth to come from the east and west.A Psalm of Asaph. The mighty God, [even] the LORD, hath spoken, and called the earth from the rising to the setting of the sun.
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The mighty One, God, the LORD, has spoken, And summoned the earth from the rising of the sun to its setting [from east to west].
A Psalm of Asaph.
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A Psalm of Asaph. The Mighty One, God the LORD, speaks and summons the earth from the rising to the setting of the sun.
(A psalm by Asaph.)
From east to west, the powerful Lord God has been calling together everyone on earth.A Psalm of Asaph.
The Mighty One, God, Jehovah, hath spoken, And called the earth from the rising of the sun unto the going down thereof.The God of gods, even the Lord, has sent out his voice, and the earth is full of fear; from the coming up of the sun to its going down.
A psalm of Asaf: The Mighty One, God, Adonai , is speaking, summoning the world from east to west.
A Psalm. Of Asaph.
God, Elohim-Jehovah, hath spoken, and called the earth from the rising of the sun unto the going down thereof.One of Asaph's songs.
The Lord God Most Powerful has spoken. He calls to everyone on earth, from where the sun rises to where it sets.A Psalm of Asaph. {N}from the rising of the sun unto the going down thereof.
[A Psalme of Asaph.] The mightie God, euen the Lord hath spoken, and called the earth from the rising of the sunne, vnto the going downe thereof.
The Powerful One, God, the Lord, has spoken. And He calls the earth from where the sun rises to where the sun goes down.
A Psalm of Asaph.
The mighty one, God the Lord , speaks and summons the earth from the rising of the sun to its setting.A Psalme of Asaph. The God of Gods, euen the Lord hath spoken and called the earth from the rising vp of the sunne vnto the going downe thereof.
THE God of gods, the LORD, has spoken and called the earth from the rising of the sun to the going down thereof.
The Almighty God, the Lord , speaks; he calls to the whole earth from east to west.
El, Elohim, Yahweh, hath spoken, and culled the earth, From the rising of the sun, unto the going in thereof:
(49-1) <A psalm for Asaph.> The God of gods, the Lord hath spoken: and he hath called the earth. From the rising of the sun, to the going down thereof:
A Psalm of Asaph. The Mighty One, God the LORD, speaks and summons the earth from the rising of the sun to its setting.
The most mightie Lorde God hath spoken: and called the earth from the rysyng vp of the sunne, vnto the goyng downe therof.
The God of gods, the Lord, has spoken, and called the earth from the rising of the sun to the going down thereof.
The Mighty One, God, the Lord, speaks;he summons the earthfrom the rising of the sun to its setting.
<> The Mighty One, God, the LORD, speaks, And calls the eretz from sunrise to sunset.
The mighty God, even the Lord , hath spoken, and called the earth from the rising of the sun unto the going down thereof.
A psalm of Asaph.
The Supreme God, God, Yahweh, has spoken and summoned the earth, from the rising of the sun to its setting.A Psalm of Asaph God, Jehovah God, has spoken, and calls to the earth from the rising of the sun to its going in.
A Psalm of Asaph. The God of gods -- Jehovah -- hath spoken, And He calleth to the earth From the rising of the sun unto its going in.
The LORDE euen the mightie God hath spoke, & called the worlde from the rysinge vp of the sonne vnto the goinge downe of the same.
An Asaph Psalm The God of gods—it's God !—speaks out, shouts, "Earth!" welcomes the sun in the east, farewells the disappearing sun in the west. From the dazzle of Zion, God blazes into view. Our God makes his entrance, he's not shy in his coming. Starbursts of fireworks precede him.
The Mighty One, God, the LORD, has spoken And summoned the earth, from the rising of the sun to its setting.
The Mighty One, God the LORD, Has spoken and called the earth From the rising of the sun to its going down.
A Psalm of Asaph.
The Mighty One, God, the Lord , has spoken, And summoned the earth from the rising of the sun to its setting.The Mighty One, God, Yahweh, has spoken,And called the earth from the rising of the sun to its setting.
Contextual Overview
A psalm of Asaph.
The Lord , the Mighty One, is God, and he has spoken; he has summoned all humanity from where the sun rises to where it sets. 2 From Mount Zion, the perfection of beauty, God shines in glorious radiance. 3 Our God approaches, and he is not silent. Fire devours everything in his way, and a great storm rages around him. 4 He calls on the heavens above and earth below to witness the judgment of his people. 5 "Bring my faithful people to me— those who made a covenant with me by giving sacrifices." 6 Then let the heavens proclaim his justice, for God himself will be the judge. InterludeBible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
mighty: Psalms 145:3-6, Genesis 17:1, Joshua 22:22, Nehemiah 9:6, Nehemiah 9:32, Isaiah 9:6, Jeremiah 10:6, Jeremiah 32:18, Jeremiah 32:19
even: 1 Kings 18:21, 1 Kings 18:36, 1 Kings 18:37, Isaiah 37:20, Isaiah 54:5
hath spoken: Isaiah 1:2, Amos 3:8
called: Psalms 49:1, Psalms 49:2, Psalms 113:3, Malachi 1:11, Matthew 25:32
Reciprocal: Numbers 26:11 - General 1 Samuel 2:10 - judge 1 Chronicles 6:39 - Asaph 2 Chronicles 5:12 - Asaph Psalms 24:8 - The Lord strong Psalms 77:1 - of Asaph Psalms 103:12 - as the east Psalms 132:2 - the mighty Proverbs 8:4 - General Isaiah 18:3 - All ye Isaiah 30:30 - the flame Isaiah 34:1 - Come Isaiah 43:9 - all the Jeremiah 34:18 - when Micah 1:2 - hearken Micah 6:1 - contend Zechariah 8:7 - west country
Cross-References
she died at Kiriath-arba (now called Hebron) in the land of Canaan. There Abraham mourned and wept for her.
I will go with you down to Egypt, and I will bring you back again. You will die in Egypt, but Joseph will be with you to close your eyes."
So Joseph went up to bury his father. He was accompanied by all of Pharaoh's officials, all the senior members of Pharaoh's household, and all the senior officers of Egypt.
Joseph also took his entire household and his brothers and their households. But they left their little children and flocks and herds in the land of Goshen.
When Elisha was in his last illness, King Jehoash of Israel visited him and wept over him. "My father! My father! I see the chariots and charioteers of Israel!" he cried.
(Some devout men came and buried Stephen with great mourning.)
Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger by the way you treat them. Rather, bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord.
And now, dear brothers and sisters, we want you to know what will happen to the believers who have died so you will not grieve like people who have no hope.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
The mighty God,.... In the Hebrew text it is "El", "Elohim", which Jarchi renders the "God of gods"; that is, of angels, who are so called, Psalms 8:5; so Christ, who is God over all, is over them; he is their Creator, and the object of their worship, Hebrews 1:6; or of kings, princes, judges, and all civil magistrates, called gods,
Psalms 82:1; and so Kimchi interprets the phrase here "Judge of judges". Christ is King of kings, and Lord of lords, by whom they reign and judge, and to whom they are accountable. The Targum renders it "the mighty God"; as we do; which is the title and name of Christ in Isaiah 9:6; and well agrees with him, as appears by his works of creation, providence, and redemption, and by his government of his church and people; by all the grace, strength, assistance, and preservation they have from him now, and by all that glory and happiness they will be brought unto by him hereafter, when raised from the dead, according to his mighty power. It is added,
[even] the Lord, hath spoken: or "Jehovah", Some have observed, that these three names, El, Elohim, Jehovah, here mentioned, have three very distinctive accents set to them, and which being joined to a verb singular, דבר, "hath spoken", contains the mystery of the trinity of Persons in the unity of the divine Essence; see Joshua 22:22; though rather all the names belong to Christ the Son of God, and who is Jehovah our righteousness, and to whom, he being the eternal Logos, speech is very properly ascribed. He hath spoken for the elect in the council and covenant of grace and peace, that they might be given to him; and on their behalf, that they might have grace and glory, and he might be their Surety, Saviour, and Redeemer. He hath spoken all things out of nothing in creation: he spoke with. Moses at the giving of the law on Mount Sinai: he, the Angel of God's presence, spoke for the Old Testament saints, and spoke good and comfortable words unto them: he hath spoken in his own person here on earth, and such words and with such authority as never man did; and he has spoken in his judgments and providences against the Jews; and he now speaks in his Gospel by his ministers: wherefore it follows,
and called the earth from the rising of the sun unto the going down thereof; which may be considered as a preface, exciting attention to what is after spoken, as being of moment and importance; see Deuteronomy 32:1; or as calling the earth, and so the heavens, Psalms 50:4, to be witnesses of the justness and equity of his dealings with the Jews, for their rejection of him and his Gospel; see Deuteronomy 4:26; or rather as a call to the inhabitants of the earth to hear the Gospel; which had its accomplishment in the times of the apostles; when Christ having a people, not in Judea only, but in the several parts of the world from east to west, sent them into all the world with his Gospel, and by it effectually called them through his grace; and churches were planted everywhere to the honour of his name; compare with this Malachi 1:11.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
The mighty God, even the Lord - Even “Yahweh,” for this is the original word. The Septuagint and Vulgate render this “The God of gods, the Lord.” DeWette renders it, “God, God Jehovah, speaks.” Prof. Alexander, “The Almighty, God, Jehovah, speaks;” and remarks that the word “mighty” is not an adjective agreeing with the next word (“the mighty God”), but a substantive in apposition with it. The idea is, that he who speaks is the true God; the Supreme Ruler of the universe. It is “that” God who has a right to call the world to judgment, and who has power to execute his will.
Hath spoken - Or rather, “speaks.” That is, the psalmist represents him as now speaking, and as calling the world to judgment.
And called the earth - Addressed all the inhabitants of the world; all dwellers on the earth.
From the rising of the sun unto the going down thereof - From the place where the sun seems to rise, to the place where it seems to set; that is, all the world. Compare the notes at Isaiah 59:19. See also Malachi 1:11; Psalms 113:3. The call is made to all the earth; to all the human race. The scene is imaginary as represented by the psalmist, but it is founded on a true representation of what will occur - of the universal judgment, when all nations shall be summoned to appear before the final Judge. See Matthew 25:32; Revelation 20:11-14.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
PSALM L
God, the Sovereign Judge, cites before his throne all his
people, and the priests and the judges, 14;
and reproaches them for their vain confidence in the sacrifices
they had offered, 7-13;
and shows them the worship he requires, 14, 15;
and then enters into a particular detail of their hypocrisy,
injustice, and union with scandalous transgressors; all of
whom he threatens with heavy judgments, 16-22.
The blessedness of him who worships God aright, and walks
unblamably, 23.
NOTES ON PSALM L
In the title this is said to be A Psalm of Asaph. There are twelve that go under his name; and most probably he was author of each, for he was of high repute in the days of David, and is mentioned second to him as a composer of psalms: Moreover Hezekiah the king, and the princes, commanded the Levites to sing praise unto the Lord, with the WORDS of DAVID, and of ASAPH the SEER. His band, sons or companions, were also eminent in the days of David, as we learn from 1 Chronicles 25:1, c. Asaph himself was one of the musicians who sounded with cymbals of brass, 1 Chronicles 15:19. And he is mentioned with great respect, Nehemiah 12:46: And in the days of DAVID and ASAPH of old there were CHIEF of the SINGERS, and SONGS of PRAISE and THANKSGIVING unto God. He was certainly a prophetic man: he is called a seer-one on whom the Spirit of God rested and seems from this, his education, and natural talent, to be well qualified to compose hymns or psalms in the honour of God. Persons capable of judging, on a comparison of those Psalms attributed to Asaph with those known to be of David, have found a remarkable difference in the style. The style of David is more polished, flowing, correct, and majestic, than that of Asaph, which is more stiff and obscure. He has been compared to Persius and to Horace; he is keen, full of reprehensions, and his subjects are generally of the doleful kind; which was probably caused by his living in times in which there was great corruption of manners, and much of the displeasure of God either threatened or manifested. It is not known on what particular occasion this Psalm was written; but at most times it was suitable to the state of the Jewish Church.
Verse Psalms 50:1. The mighty God, even the Lord, hath spoken — Here the essential names of God are used: אל אלהים יהוה EL, ELOHIM, YEHOVAH, hath spoken. The six first verses of this Psalm seem to contain a description of the great judgment: to any minor consideration or fact it seems impossible, with any propriety, to restrain them. In this light I shall consider this part of the Psalm, and show, -
First, The preparatives to the coming of the great Judge. El Elohim Jehovah hath spoken, and called the earth-all the children of men from the rising of the sun unto the going down thereof. Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, (מכלל יפי michlal yophi, the beauty where all perfection is comprised,) God hath shined, Psalms 50:1-2.
1. He has sent his Spirit to convince men of sin, righteousness, and judgment.
2. He has sent his WORD; has made a revelation of himself; and has declared both his law and his Gospel to mankind: "Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined," Psalms 50:2. For out of Zion the law was to go forth, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem. Isaiah 2:3.
Secondly, The accompaniments.
1. His approach is proclaimed, Psalms 50:3: "Our God shall come."
2. The trumpet proclaims his approach: "He shall not keep silence."
3. Universal nature shall be shaken, and the earth and its works be burnt up: "A fire shall devour before him and it shall be very tempestuous round about him," Psalms 50:3.
Thirdly, The witnesses are summoned and collected, and collected from all quarters; some from heaven, and some from earth.
1. Guardian angels.
2. Human associates: "He shall call to the heavens from above, and to the earth, that he may judge his people," Psalms 50:4.
Fourthly, The procedure. As far as it respects the righteous, orders are issued: "Gather my saints," those who are saved from their sins and made holy, "together unto me." And that the word saints might not be misunderstood, it is explained by "those that have made a covenant with me by sacrifice;" those who have entered into union with God, through the sacrificial offering of the Lord Jesus Christ. All the rest are passed over in silence. We are told who they are that shall enter into the joy of their Lord, viz., only the saints, those who have made a covenant with God by sacrifice. All, therefore, who do not answer this description are excluded from glory.
Fifthly, The final issue: all the angelic host, and all the redeemed of the Lord, join in applauding acclamation at the decision of the Supreme Judge. The heavens (for the earth is no more, it is burnt up) shall declare his righteousness, the exact justice of the whole procedure, where justice alone has been done without partiality, and without severity, nor could it be otherwise, for God is Judge himself. Thus the assembly is dissolved; the righteous are received into everlasting glory, and the wicked turned into hell, with all those who forget God. Some think that the sentence against the wicked is that which is contained, Psalms 50:16-22. See the analysis at the end, Psalms 50:23, and particularly on the six first verses, in which a somewhat different view of the subject is taken.
