_Same. Huic. The title is the same as usual in the Septuagint. (Menochius) --- It occurs not in Hebrew. The psalm may refer to David's establishment on the throne, after the death of Saul, or Absalom, or to the return from captivity, and to the first and second coming of Christ. (Calmet) --- This la... [ Continue Reading ]
_Clouds. We could not bear the blaze of the divine majesty, Psalm xvii. 12. Christ veiled himself in our human nature, (Theodoret) in the womb of the blessed Virgin Mary. (St. Jerome) (Calmet) --- God gave the law with terror; and so he will come to judge with integrity. (Worthington)_... [ Continue Reading ]
_A fire. Preceding the last judgment, 2 Peter iii. 12., Daniel vii. 10., and Wisdom v. 22. (Menochius)_... [ Continue Reading ]
_All. Which is conformable to the Hebrew, &c., though the Vulgate terra, means, "all the earth" melted. (Haydock)_... [ Continue Reading ]
_Heavens. Apostles, Psalm xviii. The judge appears publicly. (Calmet)_... [ Continue Reading ]
_Idols. Hebrew Elilim, Psalm xcv. 5. (Haydock) --- Angels. Hebrew Elohim, means also, all who have power. Chaldean, "idols." St. Paul, (Hebrews i. 6.) quotes this in the third person; Let all the angels, (Calmet) or rather he alludes to the Septuagint, (Deuteronomy xxxii. 43.) which clearly speaks o... [ Continue Reading ]
_Gods. Princes or angels, elohim, ver. 7. (Haydock)_... [ Continue Reading ]
_Light. Prosperity. The Babylonians are punished. (Calmet)_... [ Continue Reading ]
_Holiness. Or sanctuary. Praise for ever his adorable name, (Calmet) since he is holiness itself, and sanctifies others. (Worthington)_... [ Continue Reading ]
PSALM XCVI. (DOMINUS REGNAVIT.) All are invited to rejoice at the glorious coming and reign of Christ.... [ Continue Reading ]