Psalm 47:7

For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding.

Cross-reference

Psalm 47:2 Parallel

Psalm 47:2 declares God as great King over all earth, reinforcing the same kingship theme that calls for praise with understanding.

Psalm 47:8 Parallel

Psalm 47:8 expands on God's reign over nations and his throne, directly supporting the call to sing praises with understanding.

Psalm 22:28 Parallel

Psalm 22:28 declares that kingship belongs to the LORD and He rules over the nations — reinforcing the universal reign celebrated in Psalm 47:7.

Psalm 98:6 Parallel

Psalm 98:6 commands making a joyful noise before the King, the LORD — directly reinforcing the call to praise the King in Psalm 47:7.

Psalm 48:2 Parallel

Psalm 48:2 calls Zion the city of the great King — connecting God's universal kingship to His specific dwelling place.

Psalm 105:2 Parallel

Psalm 105:2 urges singing praises and recounting God's works — expanding the praise command in Psalm 47:7 with content.

Psalm 147:7 Parallel

Psalm 147:7 calls for singing with thanksgiving and melody — another instance of the praise imperative found in Psalm 47:7.

1 Corinthians 14:15 explicitly pairs singing with mind and spirit, mirroring the call to sing praises with understanding in Psalm 47:7.

Revelation 11:15 Prophetic fulfillment

Revelation 11:15 declares the world's kingdom becomes Christ's, fulfilling the universal kingship praised in Psalm 47:7.

Hosea 13:10 Contrast

Hosea 13:10 questions where Israel's human king is — contrasting with Psalm 47:7's declaration that God alone is King over all the earth.

Ephesians 5:19 exhorts believers to sing psalms and hymns to the Lord — directly paralleling the command to sing praises to God as King.

Revelation 19:6 depicts a heavenly multitude shouting 'Alleluia, for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth' — a direct echo of God's kingship and call to praise.

Zechariah 14:9 Prophetic fulfillment

Zechariah 14:9 prophesies a future day when the LORD will be king over all the earth, echoing the present reality in Psalm 47:7.

1 Corinthians 14:14 contrasts praying with spirit but no understanding, while Psalm 47:7 calls for singing with understanding.

Colossians 3:16 encourages singing psalms with wisdom and thankfulness, aligning with the call to sing with understanding.

In Matthew 6:13, the doxology ascribes eternal kingdom, power, and glory to God — reinforcing the call to praise God as universal King.