Bible Commentaries

Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Psalms 97

Verse 1

Isles - The Gentile nations, as this word, used Isaiah 42:4 , is expounded, Matthew 12:21 .


Verse 2

Darkness - A dark cloud doth encompass him.


Verse 6

Heavens - The angels, yea God himself from heaven.


Verse 7

Confounded - Let them be ashamed of their folly. Gods - All you whom the Gentiles have made the objects of their worship.


Verse 8

Zion - Thy people dwelling in Zion or Jerusalem, to whom Christ came. Heard - The fame of thy judgments, and the setting up the kingdom of the Messiah.


Verse 11

Light - Joy and happiness. Sown - Is laid up for them.

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