Psalms 93:2

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 93:2 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Thy throne is established of old: Thou art from everlasting.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Thy throne is established of old: Thou art from everlasting.
Psalms 93:2 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 93

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
2Thy throne is established of old: Thou art from everlasting.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“The Lord is great in Zion, etc.] Where the temple stood, and into which Christ came as the proprietor of it, and gave it a greater glory by his presence than the first temple had; here he preached his doctrines, wrought many of his miracles; here he poured forth the Spirit on his apostles; and from hence went forth his Gospel into all the world: or in Zion, that is, in his church, and among his people; here he grants his gracious presence, and bestows the blessings of his goodness; and shows himself to be great and glorious in his person, offices, and operations; (see <199801>Psalm 98:1), and he is high above all people; as God, he is the Creator of them all; in whom they live, move, and…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Thy throne is established of old - Whatever might occur, the throne of God was firm. That could not be moved. It had been set up from all eternity. It had stood through all the convulsions and changes which had occurred in the universe; and it would stand firm forever. Whatever might change, that was immovable; and as long as that is unchanged we have a ground of security and hope. Should “that” be moved, all would be gone. The margin here is, as in Hebrew, “from then:” but it means “of old;” from the most ancient times; that is, from the period indicated by the next clause, “from everlasting.” Thou art from everlasting - From all eternity; thou hast always existed; thou art ever the same…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Thy: Psa 45:6, Psa 145:13; Pro 8:22, Pro 8:23; Dan 4:34; Mic 5:2 of old: Heb. from then thou: Psa 90:2, Psa 102:24-27; Heb 1:10-12, Heb 13:8; Rev 1:8, Rev 1:11, Rev 1:17, Rev 1:18, Rev 2:8 Psalms 93:3”
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