Psalms 47:5
Psalms 47:5 in Multiple Translations
God has ascended amid shouts of joy, the LORD with the sound of the horn.
God is gone up with a shout, the LORD with the sound of a trumpet.
God is gone up with a shout, Jehovah with the sound of a trumpet.
God has gone up with a glad cry, the Lord with the sound of the horn.
God ascends his throne with a great shout, the Lord is accompanied by the sound of the trumpet.
God is gone vp with triumph, euen the Lord, with the sound of the trumpet.
God hath gone up with a shout, Jehovah with the sound of a trumpet.
God has gone up with a shout, the LORD with the sound of a trumpet.
God is gone up with a shout, the LORD with the sound of a trumpet.
For behold the kings of the earth assembled themselves: they gathered together.
God has gone up into his temple. The people shouted joyfully and blew trumpets as Yahweh went up.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 47:5
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Psalms 47:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
יִבְחַר
לָ֥/נוּ
אֶת
נַחֲלָתֵ֑/נוּ
אֶ֥ת
גְּא֨וֹן
יַעֲקֹ֖ב
אֲשֶׁר
אָהֵ֣ב
סֶֽלָה
יִבְחַר
bâchar
H977
to choose
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
לָ֥/נוּ
Prep | Suff
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
נַחֲלָתֵ֑/נוּ
nachălâh
H5159
inheritance
N-fs | Suff
אֶ֥ת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
גְּא֨וֹן
gâʼôwn
H1347
pride
N-ms
יַעֲקֹ֖ב
Yaʻăqôb
H3290
Jacob
N-proper
אֲשֶׁר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
אָהֵ֣ב
ʼâhab
H157
to love
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
סֶֽלָה
çelâh
H5542
Selah
Part
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 47:5
יִבְחַר
bâchar
H977
"to choose"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
To choose or select is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which appears in Deuteronomy. It can also mean to be chosen or elected. The KJV translates it as 'choose' or 'acceptable'.
Definition: 1) to choose, elect, decide for 1a) (Qal) to choose 1b) (Niphal) to be chosen 1c) (Pual) to be chosen, selected
Usage: Occurs in 162 OT verses. KJV: acceptable, appoint, choose (choice), excellent, join, be rather, require. See also: Genesis 6:2; 2 Kings 23:27; Psalms 25:12.
לָ֥/נוּ
""
Prep | Suff
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
נַחֲלָתֵ֑/נוּ
nachălâh
H5159
"inheritance"
N-fs | Suff
Inheritance refers to something passed down, like property or a family heirloom, as seen in the Bible's discussion of dividing land among tribes in Joshua. It represents a person's share or possession. The concept is crucial in understanding biblical ideas of family and legacy.
Definition: 1) possession, property, inheritance, heritage 1a) property 1b) portion, share 1c) inheritance, portion
Usage: Occurs in 191 OT verses. KJV: heritage, to inherit, inheritance, possession. Compare H5158 (נַחַל). See also: Genesis 31:14; Joshua 23:4; Psalms 2:8.
אֶ֥ת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
גְּא֨וֹן
gâʼôwn
H1347
"pride"
N-ms
This Hebrew word means pride or majesty, describing something excellent or arrogant, like nations or God's power, as seen in the KJV translations of Isaiah and Psalms.
Definition: 1) exaltation, majesty, pride 1a) majesty, exaltation, excellence 1a1) of nations 1a2) of God 1a3) of the Jordan 1b) pride, arrogance (bad sense)
Usage: Occurs in 45 OT verses. KJV: arrogancy, excellency(-lent), majesty, pomp, pride, proud, swelling. See also: Exodus 15:7; Jeremiah 13:9; Psalms 47:5.
יַעֲקֹ֖ב
Yaʻăqôb
H3290
"Jacob"
N-proper
This word is the name of a person, Jacob, a key figure in the Bible. He was the son of Isaac and Rebekah, and the father of many tribes of Israel. The KJV simply translates it as Jacob.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently Another name of yis.ra.el (יִשְׂרָאֵל "Israel" H3478) § Jacob = "heel holder" or "supplanter" son of Isaac, grandson of Abraham, and father of the 12 patriarchs of the tribes of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 319 OT verses. KJV: Jacob. See also: Genesis 25:26; Genesis 34:1; Psalms 14:7.
אֲשֶׁר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
אָהֵ֣ב
ʼâhab
H157
"to love"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To love means to have affection for someone or something, including family, romance, or God. It can also describe being a friend or having appetite for things like food or wisdom.
Definition: : lover 1) to love 1a) (Qal) 1a1) human love for another, includes family, and sexual 1a2) human appetite for objects such as food, drink, sleep, wisdom 1a3) human love for or to God 1a4) act of being a friend 1a4a) lover (participle) 1a4b) friend (participle) 1a5) God's love toward man 1a5a) to individual men 1a5b) to people Israel 1a5c) to righteousness 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) lovely (participle) 1b2) loveable (participle) 1c) (Piel) 1c1) friends 1c2) lovers (fig. of adulterers) 2) to like Also means: a.hav (אָהֵב ": friend" H0157H)
Usage: Occurs in 195 OT verses. KJV: (be-) love(-d, -ly, -r), like, friend. See also: Genesis 22:2; Psalms 116:1; Psalms 4:3.
סֶֽלָה
çelâh
H5542
"Selah"
Part
Selah is a musical term in the Bible that signals a pause or interruption in the music, like a rest in a song, often used in Psalms. It is a technical term that sets a moment for reflection and contemplation, as seen in Psalm 3:2.
Definition: § 1) to lift up, exalt 1a) Selah 1a1) a technical musical term probably showing accentuation, pause, interruption
Usage: Occurs in 74 OT verses. KJV: Selah. See also: Psalms 3:3; Psalms 62:5; Psalms 3:5.
Study Notes — Psalms 47:5
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- Context
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- Psalms 47:5 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 47:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 47:5
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 47:5
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 47:5
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 47:5
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 47:5
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 47:5
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 47:5
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 47:5
- Sermons on Psalms 47:5
Context — Clap Your Hands, All You Peoples
3He subdues nations beneath us, and peoples under our feet.
4He chooses our inheritance for us, the pride of Jacob, whom He loves. Selah
5God has ascended amid shouts of joy, the LORD with the sound of the horn.
6Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises! 7For God is King of all the earth; sing to Him a psalm of praise.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 68:33 | to Him who rides upon the highest heavens of old; behold, His mighty voice resounds. |
| 2 | Psalms 24:7–10 | Lift up your heads, O gates! Be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of Glory may enter! Who is this King of Glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle. Lift up your heads, O gates! Be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of Glory may enter! Who is He, this King of Glory? The LORD of Hosts— He is the King of Glory. Selah |
| 3 | Numbers 23:21 | He considers no disaster for Jacob; He sees no trouble for Israel. The LORD their God is with them, and the shout of the King is among them. |
| 4 | 1 Thessalonians 4:16 | For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a loud command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will be the first to rise. |
| 5 | Psalms 150:3 | Praise Him with the sound of the horn; praise Him with the harp and lyre. |
| 6 | 1 Corinthians 15:52 | in an instant, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed. |
| 7 | Joshua 6:5 | And when there is a long blast of the ram’s horn and you hear its sound, have all the people give a mighty shout. Then the wall of the city will collapse and all your people will charge straight into the city. ” |
| 8 | 2 Samuel 6:15 | while he and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting and the sounding of the ram’s horn. |
| 9 | Psalms 78:65 | Then the Lord awoke as from sleep, like a mighty warrior overcome by wine. |
| 10 | Revelation 8:6–13 | And the seven angels with the seven trumpets prepared to sound them. Then the first angel sounded his trumpet, and hail and fire mixed with blood were hurled down upon the earth. A third of the earth was burned up, along with a third of the trees and all the green grass. Then the second angel sounded his trumpet, and something like a great mountain burning with fire was thrown into the sea. A third of the sea turned to blood, a third of the living creatures in the sea died, and a third of the ships were destroyed. Then the third angel sounded his trumpet, and a great star burning like a torch fell from heaven and landed on a third of the rivers and on the springs of water. The name of the star is Wormwood. A third of the waters turned bitter like wormwood oil, and many people died from the bitter waters. Then the fourth angel sounded his trumpet, and a third of the sun and moon and stars were struck. A third of the stars were darkened, a third of the day was without light, and a third of the night as well. And as I observed, I heard an eagle flying overhead, calling in a loud voice, “Woe! Woe! Woe to those who dwell on the earth, because of the trumpet blasts about to be sounded by the remaining three angels!” |
Psalms 47:5 Summary
This verse tells us that God has ascended to a place of power and authority, and He is celebrated with shouts of joy and the sound of the horn. It's like a big celebration, where everyone is happy and cheering because God is in charge. This reminds us that God is a God of joy and triumph, and we can trust Him to take care of us, just like He takes care of His people, as seen in Psalms 23:4, where He guides us through the darkest valley. We can celebrate and worship Him with joy, just like the psalmist does in Psalms 100:1-2, where we are called to shout for joy and worship Him with gladness.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to 'ascend' in Psalms 47:5?
In this context, God's ascension is a declaration of His power and authority, much like in Psalms 68:18, where He ascends in triumph, leading captivity captive.
Why are shouts of joy and the sound of the horn associated with God's ascension?
The shouts of joy and the sound of the horn symbolize the celebration and triumph that accompany God's ascension, similar to the joyful noise made before the Lord in Psalms 100:1, which is a call to worship and praise.
How does this verse relate to God's relationship with His people?
This verse highlights God's love and favor towards His people, as seen in Psalms 47:4, where He chooses their inheritance for them, showing His delight and love for them, just as a father delights in his children, as mentioned in Proverbs 3:12.
What can we learn about worship from this verse?
This verse teaches us that worship should be characterized by joy, celebration, and the proclamation of God's power and authority, as also seen in Psalms 95:1-2, where we are called to come before Him with joyful songs and shouts of joy.
Reflection Questions
- How can I cultivate a sense of joy and celebration in my worship, just like the shouts of joy that accompany God's ascension?
- What are some ways I can proclaim God's power and authority in my life, just like the sound of the horn in this verse?
- How does the knowledge of God's ascension and His love for me impact my daily life and worship?
- In what ways can I reflect the triumph and celebration of God's ascension in my own life, as a testimony to His power and love?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 47:5
God is gone up with a shout,.... That is, the Son of God, who is truly and properly God, equal to the Father, having the same perfections; God manifest in the flesh, the Word that was made flesh, and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 47:5
God is gone up with a shout, the LORD with the sound of a trumpet. Second strophe. God is gone up with a shout, the Lord with the sound of a trumpet. See the opening remarks.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 47:5
God is gone up: this is meant literally of the ark, wherein God was present, which went or was carried up to the hill of Zion, where the tabernacle was erected for it, and afterwards to the hill of Moriah into the temple; which solemnity was accompanied with the shouts and acclamations of the people, and with the sound of trumpets: but mystically it respects Christ’ s ascension into heaven, as may be gathered by comparing this with , where the like words uttered concerning the ark upon the same occasion, , are directly applied to Christ’ s ascension.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 47:5
Psalms 47:5 God is gone up with a shout, the LORD with the sound of a trumpet.Ver. 5. God is gone up with a shout] The ark is here called God, as also Psalms 132:5, and the face of God, Psalms 105:4; because from the ark, in the midst of the cherubims, God spake to his people, and they by looking towards it had a sure symbol of the divine presence. The bringing of it up with pomp and solemnity into Mount Sion was a type of Christ’ s wonderful ascension into heaven, triumphing over all his and our enemies, Colossians 2:15 Ephesians 4:8, and joyfully entertained by saints and angels in heaven. The Jews, ever apt to work themselves (as one saith of them) into the fool’ s paradise of a sublime dotage, understand this passage of the future reduction of the ark into the sanctuary, where it was once; and for the which they most earnestly pray still, as Buxtorf writeth (De Synag. Jud c. 13). With the sound of a trumpet] Concrepantibus tubis; and in like sort he shall return, Acts 1:11 1 Thessalonians 4:16.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 47:5
(5) Is gone up.—Not, as in Genesis 17:22, Judges 13:20, to heaven, but, as in Psalms 24, to the Temple, as is shown by the public acclaim accompanying the ark to its resting-place after victory. (Comp. 2 Chronicles 20:28; Psalms 68:17; Amos 2:2.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 47:5
Verse 5. God is gone up with a shout] Primarily, this may refer to the rejoicing and sounding of trumpets, when the ark was lifted up to be carried on the shoulders of the Levites. But it is generally understood as a prophetic declaration of the ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ; and the shout may refer to the exultation of the evangelists and apostles in preaching Christ crucified, buried, risen from the dead, and ascended to heaven, ever to appear in the presence of God for us. This was the triumph of the apostles; and the conversion of multitudes of souls by this preaching was the triumph of the cross of Christ.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 47:5
5–7. A renewed summons to celebrate Jehovah’s sovereignty.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 47:5
God is gone up with a shout - That is, he has ascended to heaven, his home and throne, after having secured the victory.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 47:5
5-9. This second strophe continues the strain of praise to Jehovah the King.
Sermons on Psalms 47:5
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Ascension and Glorifying of the Lord Jesus by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the significance of the ascension of Jesus, arguing that it is a pivotal moment in the redemptive work of God, often overlooked compared to His birth an |
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Of the Ascension of Christ to Heaven. by John Gill | John Gill preaches on the ascension of Christ to heaven, emphasizing its prophetic significance and fulfillment as foretold in the Scriptures. He explains how Christ's ascension wa |
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Exposition on Psalm 69 by St. Augustine | St. Augustine preaches about the importance of humility, poverty, and praise in the Christian life. He emphasizes the need to acknowledge our own sinfulness and need for God's merc |
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A Guiding Voice in the Storm by Carter Conlon | The sermon titled 'A Guiding Voice in the Storm' based on Acts chapter 27 emphasizes the importance of seeking God's direction and being a guiding voice in the midst of societal st |
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The Ark of God by Leonard Ravenhill | This sermon delves into the story of David and the ark of God, highlighting the consequences of mishandling holy things, the importance of obedience over sacrifice, and the need fo |
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Necessity of Seeing Jesus as King by David Smithers | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of how surrendering their heart to God allowed the word of God to have a deeper impact on their life. They emphasize the im |
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Jap-04 True Fellowship by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of feeling burdened and convicted to confess their faults in church. They emphasize the importance of confession in buildin |