Psalms 47:8

“God reigneth over the Heathen, etc.] He reigned over Israel under the former dispensation, and now he reigns over the Gentiles under the Gospel dispensation; as appears by the numerous instances of conversion among them in the first ages of Christianity; and by the many churches that were planted by the means of the apostles; and by the destruction of the Roman Pagan empire under the sixth seal, (<660612>Revelation 6:12-14 12:710); and which will still more appear by the destruction of Rome Papal, when all the Heathens shall perish out of the land; and by the fulness and forces of the Gentiles being brought into a submission to him; all which are reasons to sing praises to him; God sitteth…”

“The instruction continued. throne of . . . holiness--or, "holy throne" (see on Psa 2:6; Psa 23:4).”

“God reigneth over the heathen - Over the “nations;” not over the “heathen” in the sense in which that term is understood now. It does not mean that God reigns, or that he has set up his throne over the people that have not the true religion, but that he is exalted over the “nations” of the earth as such; or, that he has universal dominion. See the notes at Psalms 46:10. God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness - Upon his holy throne, The idea is, that his government is established in holiness or justice. return to 'Top of Page'”

“The throne - Heaven is often called God's throne, whence God is said to behold and to rule all nations; of which general dominion of God, he here speaks. And Christ sits at his father's right - hand, for that purpose. Psalms 47:9”

“reigneth: Psa 22:27-29, Psa 93:1, Psa 96:10, Psa 97:1, Psa 99:1, Psa 110:6; Ch1 16:31; Rev 19:6 throne: Psa 9:4, Psa 45:6, Psa 45:7, Psa 48:1, Psa 89:14, Psa 94:20; Heb 4:16; Rev 20:11 Psalms 47:9”