PsalmenKapitel 47

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For the choirmaster. A psalm of the sons of Korah.

Clap your hands, all you peoples; shout to God with cries of joy!

For the LORD Most High is to be feared, a great King over all the earth.

He subdues peoples under us, and nations beneath our feet.

He chooses our inheritance for us, the pride of Jacob, whom he loves. Selah

God has ascended amid shouts of joy, the LORD amid the blast of the ram's horn.

Sing praises to God, sing praises! Sing praises to our King, sing praises!

For God is King of all the earth; sing praises with a skillful song.

God reigns over the nations; God is seated on his holy throne.

The nobles of the peoples gather with the people of the God of Abraham; for the shields of the earth belong to God—he is highly exalted.

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Kapitel 47

Main Theme: A psalm that proclaims God as the universal King over all peoples and nations of the earth.

Content: The psalm (by the sons of Korah) opens with a call for all peoples to clap their hands and shout for joy to God, the Most High and awesome King. God has subdued the peoples under Israel and chosen their inheritance—the pride of Jacob. The climax comes when God "ascends" amid shouts of joy and the sound of the shofar, and the psalm culminates with Him seated on His holy throne while the princes of the nations gather as the people of the God of Abraham.

Key Words/Images:

Clapping and Shouts (תִּקְעוּ־כָף / תְרוּעָה): Expressions of worship and homage to God as King.
Shofar (שׁוֹפָר): The horn that marks God's majestic ascent and royal presence.
God's Throne (כִּסֵּא קָדְשׁוֹ): A symbol of God's eternal and holy dominion over the nations.
The God of Abraham (אֱלֹהֵי אַבְרָהָם): Connects God's universal kingship to His covenant with Abraham and his people.

Historischer Kontext

Historical and Cultural Context for Psalm 47

People

The Sons of Korah (בְנֵי־קֹרַח) are mentioned in the superscription (v. 1) as the authors of this psalm. They were a Levitical family of singers responsible for temple music.

Events and Customs

This psalm likely reflects a liturgical procession in which the ark of the covenant was carried up to the temple, an idea suggested by verse 6 ("God has gone up with a shout"). The language recalls 2 Samuel 6:15, where David brought the ark to Jerusalem "with shouting and the sound of the horn". Clapping (תִּקְעוּ־כָף, "clap your hands") and shouting (הָרִיעוּ) were common elements in royal enthronement ceremonies in the ancient Near East. The blowing of the shofar marked solemn occasions, especially the New Year festival (Rosh Hashanah), when God’s kingship was proclaimed.

Key Terms

Teruah (תְּרוּעָה) in verse 6 refers to a loud, piercing shout or blast of the horn that signaled royal presence or military victory. Maskil (מַשְׂכִּיל) in verse 8 calls for a "skillful" or "wise" song of praise. The exact meaning of this term is debated. Elyon (עֶלְיוֹן, "Most High") in verse 3 was an ancient Semitic divine title that the Israelites used to express Yahweh’s sovereignty over all gods.

Chapter-Specific Insights

The psalm’s depiction of God’s ascension to his throne (vv. 6, 9) shares thematic parallels with ancient Near Eastern coronation rituals but applies them to Yahweh’s universal reign. The reference to "the God of Abraham" (v. 10) and the gathering of the nations reflects the covenant promise that all families of the earth would be blessed through Abraham (Genesis 12:3). The verb זַמְּרוּ ("sing praises") is repeated four times in verses 7–8, emphasizing the psalm’s urgent call to worship.

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Schlüsselwörter9

God — The Almighty Creator who, according to Genesis, created the heavens, the earth, and all life.
Peoples — Groups of people that make up different nations, cultures, and ethnicities.
Lord — Another designation for God, often used to show respect and reverence.
Most High — An adjective describing God's sovereign and supreme position over all other powers and beings.
King — A leader or ruler who has authority and power over a territory or people.
Praise song — A song or poem that expresses praise, gratitude, and honor to God.
Nations — Political entities or states consisting of a specific territory and population.
Victory — Success or triumph in a conflict, battle, or challenge.
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