Connect Psalm 47:5 with another verse about God's majesty and kingship. Hearing the Royal Trumpet “God has ascended amid shouts of joy, the LORD with the sound of the horn.” “The LORD reigns! He is robed in majesty; the LORD has clothed and armed Himself with strength. The world indeed is firmly established; it cannot be moved.” Drawing the Line Between the Verses • In Psalm 47:5 we picture a victorious King rising to His throne while trumpets blast and the crowd cheers. • Psalm 93:1 zooms in on that same King already seated, clothed in majesty, ruling with unshakable power. • Together they form one continuous scene: God ascends, is announced, and immediately reigns—never to be toppled. Why the Trumpet Matters • The “horn” (shofar) in Psalm 47:5 signals coronation, victory, and divine presence (see Exodus 19:16; Joshua 6:4–5). • Its blast declares that the King who steps up is not merely taking office; He owns the universe by right. Majesty Defined • Psalm 93:1 says the LORD is “robed in majesty,” a vivid way of showing glory that can’t be borrowed or faked. • Majesty is God’s native clothing—His brilliance, authority, and purity shining outward (cf. 1 Chronicles 29:11). Unshakable Reign • “The world indeed is firmly established; it cannot be moved” (Psalm 93:1). • The earth’s stability flows from God’s stable throne. No rival can unsettle what He has founded (see Isaiah 40:22–23). Living Under the Ascended King • Because He has ascended amid shouts, we live with confidence—our King is alive and active (Hebrews 7:25). • Because He reigns in majesty, we worship with reverence—our praise echoes the trumpet that once announced Him (Revelation 5:13). • Because His throne is unshakable, we anchor our hope in His rule when everything else feels unstable (Psalm 46:1–2). Putting It All Together Psalm 47:5 shows the moment of divine coronation; Psalm 93:1 shows the result: eternal, majestic rule. One trumpet blast, one royal robe, one unchanging King. |
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