The first of several "enthronement pslams" (93-99) that praise God as King.
God's rule and justice are celebrated.
Our God is clothed in majesty and strength. It is what we see of Him.....everywhere.
Imagining the opposite.......perhaps 'lowliness', helps to understand the meaning. God is grand and sovereign, from everlasting to everlasting, not threatened by foes (He can't be dethroned). He alone is true, certain, and holy......and always will be.
He is our firm foundation.
He is 'mightier than the floods". Much water cannot be tamed or overcome. It is a very powerful force. I think of pictures and films I have seen of flood waters overwhelming everything in its path; and of the thunderous roar of a waterfall (imagine Niagra), or of the churning of the ocean waves.
God is greater than that. He alone can control them.
NKJV notes "pagan accounts where the primeval deep was conquered by a deity....." Here the psalmist might be comparing our God to the pagan gods. Our God is mightier!
Also noted is the thought of many nations rising up against Him....like the rushing of mighty waters. See Isaiah 17:12 and following. Again.....He will not be dethroned. Israel cannot stand against them alone, but our God can!
He is King!
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