What is the meaning of Psalm 48:10? Your name, O God, • “Name” points to God’s revealed character and unchanging reputation. When Moses asked for God’s name, He said, “I AM WHO I AM” (Exodus 3:14-15), declaring identity and faithfulness. • Trusting the name of the LORD is equal to trusting the LORD Himself: “Those who know Your name trust in You” (Psalm 9:10). • His name is a refuge: “The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe” (Proverbs 18:10). • Because God’s character is flawless, His people confidently exalt His name (Psalm 34:3). like Your praise, • Praise rises in proportion to revelation; as His name is great, so must the praise be great (Psalm 145:3). • God “is enthroned on the praises of Israel” (Psalm 22:3); His people’s worship publicly affirms who He is. • He refuses to share the glory due His name: “I will not give My glory to another” (Isaiah 42:8); authentic praise keeps Him central. • In heaven that praise is unending: “Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power” (Revelation 4:11). reaches to the ends of the earth; • The psalmist celebrates God’s global reign. “Let the peoples praise You, O God; let all the peoples praise You” (Psalm 67:3). • Salvation is offered universally: “Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth” (Isaiah 45:22). • Jesus commissions His church, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19), fulfilling this vision. • The climax is pictured in eternity: “a great multitude... from every nation and tribe and people and tongue” praising the Lamb (Revelation 7:9-10). Your right hand is full of righteousness. • God’s right hand represents His active power. “O sing to the LORD a new song, for He has done marvelous things; His right hand and His holy arm have worked salvation for Him” (Psalm 98:1-2). • Every exercise of that power is perfectly just: “The Rock, His work is perfect, for all His ways are justice” (Deuteronomy 32:4). • He upholds His people: “I will uphold you with My righteous right hand” (Isaiah 41:10). • Christ embodies that righteousness: “In righteousness He judges and wages war” (Revelation 19:11). summary Psalm 48:10 celebrates God’s unmatched character (His name), the fitting response of His people (praise), the worldwide scope of His fame, and the righteous power by which He acts. The verse invites believers to proclaim His greatness everywhere, confident that every deed from His mighty right hand is righteous and worthy of praise to the very ends of the earth. |
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