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Psalms 47:1–6

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Psalms 47:1

1O CLAP your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph.

Psalms 47:2

2For the Lord most high is terrible; he is a great King over all the earth.

Psalms 47:3

3He shall subdue the people under us, and the nations under our feet.

Psalms 47:4

4He shall choose our inheritance for us, the excellency of Jacob whom he loved. Selah.

Psalms 47:5

5God is gone up with a shout, the Lord with the sound of a trumpet.

Psalms 47:6

6Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing praises.

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DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 47:1

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

hands

The end parts of the arms used for holding and working; also figures of power, possession, agency, or aid.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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all

Wholly, entirely, or altogether; every one or the whole amount, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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people

Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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shout

A loud cry or sudden outburst of voices; as a verb, to utter such a cry.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

God

A deity or object of worship; when referring to the LORD, the one true God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 47:2

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Lord

LORD: The name of God the Father in English, from the Hebrew Tetragrammaton YHWH, also rendered GOD and JEHOVAH. Lord: A title applied to God and Christ as ruler and master, the one to whom worship and obedience are due. lord: A male master, owner, ruler, or superior addressed or described as one having authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

high

Raised or far above; great in height, rank, degree, or importance; as an adverb, greatly or aloft.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

terrible

Frightful; adapted to excite terror; dreadful; formidable.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

all

Wholly, entirely, or altogether; every one or the whole amount, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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earth

The ground or dry land; the world or inhabited realm; or a country and its people, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE)

DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 47:3

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

subdue

To conquer, overcome, bring under control, or make subject.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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people

Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 47:4

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

inheritance

A possession, portion, right, or promised heritage received by descent, allotment, covenant, or divine gift.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

excellency

Surpassing greatness, dignity, superiority, glory, or an eminent and highly valued quality in the person or thing spoken of.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 47:5

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

God

A deity or object of worship; when referring to the LORD, the one true God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

gone

Departed, went away, passed, or advanced to another place or condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

shout

A loud cry or sudden outburst of voices; as a verb, to utter such a cry.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Lord

LORD: The name of God the Father in English, from the Hebrew Tetragrammaton YHWH, also rendered GOD and JEHOVAH. Lord: A title applied to God and Christ as ruler and master, the one to whom worship and obedience are due. lord: A male master, owner, ruler, or superior addressed or described as one having authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

sound

Sound: an audible noise, voice, report, or message; as an adjective, healthy, whole, firm, or free from error; as a verb, to make a noise, play or blow an instrument, or give a signal.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

trumpet

A wind instrument used to sound signals, announce events, or accompany worship.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 47:6

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Sing

To produce musical sounds with the voice; to celebrate, praise, or tell in song.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

praises

Expressions of approval, honour, or commendation; also commends, extols, or glorifies.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

God

A deity or object of worship; when referring to the LORD, the one true God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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From verse 1

  1. Psalms 98:4
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  2. Jeremiah 31:7
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  3. Psalms 106:47
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  4. Psalms 46:1
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  5. Revelation 19:1–2
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From verse 2

  1. Psalms 95:3
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  2. Psalms 99:3
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  3. Malachi 1:14
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  4. Deuteronomy 7:21
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  5. Psalms 66:3–5
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From verse 3

  1. 1 Corinthians 15:25
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  2. Psalms 18:47
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  3. Psalms 81:14
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  4. Psalms 110:1
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  5. Joshua 10:24–25
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From verse 4

  1. 1 Peter 1:4
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  2. Amos 6:8
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  3. Nahum 2:2
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  4. 1 John 4:9–10
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  5. Amos 8:7
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From verse 5

  1. Psalms 68:33
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  2. 1 Corinthians 15:52
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  3. 1 Thessalonians 4:16
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  4. Psalms 24:7–10
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  5. Psalms 78:65
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From verse 6

  1. Isaiah 12:4–6
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  2. Matthew 25:34
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  3. Psalms 117:1–2
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  4. Psalms 68:4
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  5. 1 Chronicles 16:9
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