Jamieson, Fausset & Brown's Commentary

Commentary on Psalms 97

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown's verse-by-verse commentary on Psalms 97, from Commentary Critical and Explanatory. Read it alongside the full text of the chapter.

In view of the wonders of grace and righteousness displayed in God's salvation, the whole creation is invited to unite in praise. (Psa 98:1-9)

gotten . . . victory--literally, "made salvation," enabled Him to save His people.

right hand, and . . . arm--denote power.

holy arm--or, "arm of holiness," the power of His united moral perfections (Psa 22:3; Psa 32:11).