Holy Scripture

Psalms 46:8

A church father on this verse
“Just as … great distances make the perception of visible objects dim, but a nearer approach offers a clear knowledge of the objects seen, so also in the case of objects of contemplation in the mind, he who has not drawn near to God is not able to see his works with the pure eyes of his mind. Therefore, "Come," first a…”
Basil of Caesarea, 4th c. — HOMILIES ON THE PSALMS 18:7 (PS 46)

Source: Septuagint

Original

8For God is king of all the earth: Sing praises with understanding.

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6God is gone up with a shout, The Lord with a sound of a trumpet.

7Sing praises to our God, sing praises: Sing praises to our King, sing praises.

— Psalms 46:8 —

9God reigns over the nations: God sits upon the throne of his holiness.

10The rulers of the people are assembled with the God of Abraham: For God’s mighty ones of the earth have been greatly exalted.

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