Psalms 97:3

“A fire goeth before him, etc,] Not the fiery law, which went forth from his right hand on Mount Sinai; but rather his Gospel, which, as it enlightens, warms, comforts, and refreshes his people, searches, torments, and destroys his enemies, and is the savour of death unto death to them; (see <242329>Jeremiah 23:29 <470216>2 Corinthians 2:16 <661105>Revelation 11:5). Some apply this to the gifts of the Spirit on the day of Pentecost, signified by cloven tongues of fire; but then no such effect followed as mentioned in the next clause: it seems best to interpret it of his wrath, which, like fire, was poured out to the uttermost on the Jews, for their disbelief and rejection of him; they would…”

“A fire goeth before him - See Psalms 18:13, note; Psalms 50:3, note. And burneth up his enemies round about - Is especially directed against his foes. That is, he manifests himself as a just God, inflicting vengeance on his enemies. He comes to reign, and in his reign all his foes will be destroyed. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Psa 18:8, Psa 21:8, Psa 21:9, Psa 50:3; Deu 4:11, Deu 4:36, Deu 5:4, Deu 5:23, Deu 5:24, Deu 32:22; Dan 7:10; Nah 1:5, Nah 1:6; Hab 3:5; Mal 4:1; Th2 1:8; Heb 12:29; Pe2 3:10-12; Rev 11:5, Rev 20:15 Psalms 97:4”