Psalm 97

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Psalm 97 is a biblical hymn in the Book of Psalms that proclaims God's universal kingship, justice, and the triumph of righteousness over idolatry.

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Psalm 97 canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Old Testament text
biblical psalm
hymn
affirms the LORD is exalted far above all gods
the LORD is most high over all the earth
the LORD’s reign over the whole earth
bookNumber 19
callsFor hatred of evil
rejoicing among the righteous
canonicalStatus canonical scripture in Christianity
canonical scripture in Judaism
contrasts worship of the LORD with worship of idols
declares all gods must worship the LORD
denounces worshipers of carved images
emphasizes righteousness and justice as the foundation of God’s throne
exhorts the righteous to give thanks to God’s holy name
genre enthronement psalm
hymn of praise
language Hebrew
liturgicalUse used in Christian liturgy
used in Jewish liturgy
mentions all peoples seeing God’s glory
clouds and thick darkness around God
fire going before God
lightning illuminating the world
mountains melting like wax before the LORD
the earth seeing and trembling
the heavens proclaiming God’s righteousness
numberingInGreekLatin 96
numberingInHebrew 97
openingVerse The LORD reigns
partOf Psalms
surface form: Book of Psalms

Christian biblical canon
surface form: Christian Old Testament

Tanakh
surface form: Hebrew Bible
positionInBook 97
promises gladness for the upright in heart
light is sown for the righteous
references Zion hearing and being glad
the daughters of Judah rejoicing
states the LORD preserves the souls of his saints
testament Tanakh
surface form: Old Testament
theme God’s universal kingship
condemnation of idolatry
divine justice
joy of the righteous
judgment of the wicked
theophany
triumph of righteousness
tradition often attributed to David in some Christian traditions

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Kabbalat Shabbat includes Psalm 97
Psalm 98 relatedPsalm Psalm 97