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It was probably written at the close of the captivity by the Levites, descendants of Moses.
The Lord might have displayed only his justice, holiness, and awful power, in his dealings with villainy men;but he has been pleased to display the riches of his mercy, and the power of his renewing grace. In this great work, the Father has given all power to his Son, the Lord from heaven, who has made atonement for our sins. He not only can pardon, but deliver and protect all who trust in him. His word is past, and all the saints may rely upon it. Whatever was foretold concerning the kingdom of the Messiah, must be fulfilled in due time. All his people ought to be very strictly pure. God’s church is his house; it is a holy house, cleansed from sin, and employed in his service. Where there is purity, there shall be peace. Let all carefully look if this kingdom is set up in their hearts. Matthew Henry
Telos: I want to inform my hearers that Christ reigns rules as king
CHRIST REIGNS AS THE KING V-3
Illustrated from Clothing v1
93:1 The LORD reigneth, Mt 6:13 Heb 1:8 Rev 11:15-17 19:6 he is clothed with majesty; the LORD is clothed with strength, wherewith he hath girded himself: the world Heb 1:2,3 also is established, that it cannot be moved.
Proved from the length of His reign v2
93:2 Thy throne is established of old: thou Heb 1:10-12 13:8 Rev 1:8,11,17,18 2:8 art from everlasting.
Illustrated from nature v3-4
93:3 The floods Rev 12:15 Rev 17:15 have lifted up, O LORD, the floods have lifted up their voice; the floods lift Ac 4:25-27 up their waves.
93:4 The LORD on high is mightier Mk 4:37-39 than the noise of many waters, yea, than the mighty waves of the sea.
CHRIST RULES AS THE KING v5
Through His Word v5a
93:5 ThyPs 19:7,8 119:111,129,138,144 Isa 8:20 Mt 24:35 Heb 6:17,18 1Jn 5:9-13 testimonies are very sure:
Which demands a holy Church v5b
Holiness Ps 5:4-7 99:5,9 Lev 10:3 19:2 Isa 52:11 Zec 14:20,21 Joh 4:24 1Co 3:16,17 Heb 12:14 Rev 21:27 becometh thine house, O LORD, for ever.