Psalms 93:1
The LORD reigneth, he is clothed with majesty; the LORD is clothed with strength, wherewith he hath girded himself: the world also is stablished, that it cannot be moved.
Original Language Analysis
יְ֭הוָה
The LORD
H3068
יְ֭הוָה
The LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
1 of 13
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
לָבֵ֣שׁ
he is clothed
H3847
לָבֵ֣שׁ
he is clothed
Strong's:
H3847
Word #:
4 of 13
properly, wrap around, i.e., (by implication) to put on a garment or clothe (oneself, or another), literally or figuratively
לָבֵ֣שׁ
he is clothed
H3847
לָבֵ֣שׁ
he is clothed
Strong's:
H3847
Word #:
5 of 13
properly, wrap around, i.e., (by implication) to put on a garment or clothe (oneself, or another), literally or figuratively
יְ֭הוָה
The LORD
H3068
יְ֭הוָה
The LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
6 of 13
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
עֹ֣ז
with strength
H5797
עֹ֣ז
with strength
Strong's:
H5797
Word #:
7 of 13
strength in various applications (force, security, majesty, praise)
אַף
H637
אַף
Strong's:
H637
Word #:
9 of 13
meaning accession (used as an adverb or conjunction); also or yea; adversatively though
תִּכּ֥וֹן
also is stablished
H3559
תִּכּ֥וֹן
also is stablished
Strong's:
H3559
Word #:
10 of 13
properly, to be erect (i.e., stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix,
תֵּ֝בֵ֗ל
himself the world
H8398
תֵּ֝בֵ֗ל
himself the world
Strong's:
H8398
Word #:
11 of 13
the earth (as moist and therefore inhabited); by extension, the globe; by implication, its inhabitants; specifically, a particular land, as babylonia,
Cross References
Psalms 96:10Say among the heathen that the LORD reigneth: the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people righteously.Psalms 65:6Which by his strength setteth fast the mountains; being girded with power:1 Chronicles 29:12Both riches and honour come of thee, and thou reignest over all; and in thine hand is power and might; and in thine hand it is to make great, and to give strength unto all.Psalms 99:1The LORD reigneth; let the people tremble: he sitteth between the cherubims; let the earth be moved.Revelation 19:6And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.Hebrews 1:8But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom.Psalms 103:19The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.Psalms 145:13Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and thy dominion endureth throughout all generations.Isaiah 45:12I have made the earth, and created man upon it: I, even my hands, have stretched out the heavens, and all their host have I commanded.Psalms 97:1The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof.
Historical Context
This psalm may have been used during enthronement festivals in Israel or to celebrate God's kingship. It stands as a theological counter to ancient Near Eastern chaos myths.
Questions for Reflection
- How does acknowledging God's reign over all creation affect your perspective on current events and uncertainties?
- In what ways does the 'established' nature of God's world order bring you stability and peace?
Analysis & Commentary
This enthronement psalm declares Yahweh's kingship (malak) with royal imagery of robes and strength. The affirmation that 'the world is established' (kun—firmly fixed) refutes both chaos theology and evolutionary randomness, asserting divine order in creation. God's clothing Himself with majesty and strength personifies His attributes, making abstract qualities tangible. The immovability of the world reflects God's sovereign control over creation, echoing Genesis 1.