Psalms 97:2-5

[2] Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne. [3] A fire before him, and burneth up his enemies round about. [4] His lightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled. [5] The hills melted like wax at the presence of the LORD, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.

What is the context of Psalms 97:2-5?

A Song of Praise to the Sovereign Lord (Psalms 97:1-12 true)
The Majestic King (Psalms 97:1-12 true)
The Lord Reigns (Psalms 97:1-12 true)
Yahweh’s Glorious Reign (Psalms 97:1-12 true)
The Lord’s Power and Dominion. (Psalms 97:1-12 true)
The Lord is King (Psalms 97:1-12 true)

What does Psalms 97:2-5 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

These verses reveal the appearance of the Lord in terms similar to other visions God gave His prophets (cf. Isaiah 6:1-4; Ezekiel 1; Revelation 1). The psalmist"s words describe God"s glory in figurative language. Clouds and thick darkness picture awesome power (cf. Deuteronomy 4:11; Deuteronomy 5:22-23; cf. Zechariah 14:6-7). Fire represents God"s consuming judgment (cf. Hebrews 12:29). Elsewhere in Scripture the shaking of mountains announced the Lord"s coming to earth ( Exodus 19:18; cf. Micah 1:4; Nahum 1:5).