Adam Clarke's Bible Commentary Verse 1. The Lord reigneth ] He continues to govern every thing he has created; and he is every way qualified to govern all things, for he is clothed with majesty and with strength- dominion is his, and he has supreme power to exercise it; and he has so established the world that nothing can be driven out of order; all is ruled by him. Nature is his agent: or rather, nature is the sum of the laws of his government; the operations carried on by the Divine energy, and the effects resulting from those operations.
He hath girded himself ] The girding with strength refers to the girding in order to strengthen the loins, arms, knees, &c. When a Hindoo is about to set off on a journey, to lift a burden, or to do something that requires exertion, he binds firmly his loose upper garment round his loins. - WARD.
Matthew Henry Commentary
- The majesty, power, and holiness of Christ's kingdom.
--The Lord might have displayed only his justice, holiness, and awfu power, in his dealings with fallen 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 Lor 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 concernin 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. Wher there is purity, there shall be peace. Let all carefully look if thi kingdom is set up in their hearts _________________________________________________
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