Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible: Psalms: Psalms Chapter 97
Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley, [1754-65]
Psalms 97:1
psa 97:1
Isles - The Gentile nations, as this word, used Isa 42:4, is expounded, Mat 12:21.
Psalms 97:2
psa 97:2
Darkness - A dark cloud doth encompass him.
Psalms 97:6
psa 97:6
Heavens - The angels, yea God himself from heaven.
Psalms 97:7
psa 97:7
Confounded - Let them be ashamed of their folly. Gods - All you whom the Gentiles have made the objects of their worship.
Psalms 97:8
psa 97:8
Zion - Thy people dwelling in Zion or Jerusalem, to whom Christ came. Heard - The fame of thy judgments, and the setting up the kingdom of the Messiah.
Psalms 97:11
psa 97:11
Light - Joy and happiness. Sown - Is laid up for them.