Psalms 97 in the early church
40 passages quote, allude to, or echo Psalms 97, grouped by verse; passages on the same verse are in date order. Verse text from the Berean Standard Bible (public domain). References use the Protestant English Bible's numbering, with a writer's own numbering in brackets where it differs.
Verses: 1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
Psalms 97:1
The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the distant shores be glad.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 97:1 (96:1 LXX; 96:1 Vulg.) | On the Resurrection of the Flesh 26 · Tertullian | quotation, high confidence | ca. 208–212 |
| Ps 97:1 (96:1 LXX) | PG 12:1057 · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 97:1 (96:1 LXX) | PG 12:1551 (Ps 93–97 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 97:1 (96:1 LXX) | Lines 285–308 · Commodian | quotation, high confidence | 3rd century (disputed) |
| Ps 97:1 (96:1 Vulg.) | To Quirinus 2.29 · Cyprian of Carthage | quotation, high confidence | ca. 248–250 (book 3 perhaps later) |
| Ps 97:1 (96:1 LXX) | Letter to Marcellinus 23 · Athanasius of Alexandria | allusion, medium confidence | uncertain, after 335 |
| Ps 97:1 (96:1 LXX) | Against Marcellus 2.3.36 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 336–337 |
| Ps 97:1 (96:1 LXX) | Against Marcellus 2.3.37 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 336–337 |
| Ps 97:1 (96:1 LXX) | Against Marcellus 2.4.3 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 336–337 |
| Ps 97:1–12 (96:1-Ps LXX) | Psalm 96 · Apollinaris of Laodicea | quotation, high confidence | uncertain (fourth to sixth century) |
| Ps 97:1 (96:1 Vulg.) | Formulae of Spiritual Understanding 3 · Eucherius of Lyon | quotation, high confidence | ca. 420-430 |
Psalms 97:2
Clouds and darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are His throne’s foundation.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 97:2 (96:2 Vulg.) | Book of Rules 7 · Tyconius | quotation, high confidence | ca. 380 |
| Ps 97:2 (96:2 LXX) | Homilies on Matthew 56.3 · John Chrysostom | quotation, high confidence | ca. 390 |
Psalms 97:3
Fire goes before Him and consumes His foes on every side.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 97:3 (96:3 Vulg.) | Against Marcion 4.29 · Tertullian | quotation, high confidence | 207/208 (third edition, completed later) |
| Ps 97:3 (96:3 Vulg.) | On Modesty 2 · Tertullian | quotation, high confidence | ca. 210–220 |
| Ps 97:3 (96:3 LXX) | PG 12:1551 (Ps 93–97 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 97:3 (96:3 LXX) | Oration 40.36 · Gregory of Nazianzus | quotation, high confidence | ca. 362–383 |
| Ps 97:3 (96:3 Vulg.) | Sermon 299.3 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| Ps 97:3 (96:3 Vulg.) | Part 2, chapter 15 · Quodvultdeus of Carthage | quotation, high confidence | ca. 445-450 |
| Ps 97:3 (96:3 Vulg.) | Part 2, chapter 31 · Quodvultdeus of Carthage | quotation, high confidence | ca. 445-450 |
Psalms 97:4
His lightning illuminates the world; the earth sees and trembles.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 97:4 (96:4 LXX; 96:4 Vulg.) | On the Resurrection of the Flesh 26 · Tertullian | quotation, high confidence | ca. 208–212 |
Psalms 97:5
The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 97:5 (96:5 LXX) | Miscellanies 5.14.131 · Clement of Alexandria | echo, low confidence | ca. 198–203 |
| Ps 97:5 (96:5 Vulg.) | Against Hermogenes 34 · Tertullian | allusion, high confidence | ca. 200–206 |
| Ps 97:5 (96:5 LXX; 96:5 Vulg.) | On the Resurrection of the Flesh 26 · Tertullian | quotation, high confidence | ca. 208–212 |
| Ps 97:5 (96:5 Vulg.) | Against Praxeas 16 · Tertullian | allusion, high confidence | ca. 213 or later |
Psalms 97:7
All worshipers of images are put to shame—those who boast in idols. Worship Him, all you gods!
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 97:7 (96:7 LXX) | City of God 11.33 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | 413–426 |
Psalms 97:8
Zion hears and rejoices, and the towns of Judah exult because of Your judgments, O LORD.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 97:8 (96:8 LXX) | Letter 22.31 · Jerome | quotation, high confidence | ca. 370–419 |
| Ps 97:8 (96:8 LXX) | Letter 39.2 · Jerome | quotation, high confidence | ca. 370–419 |
| Ps 97:8 (96:8 LXX) | Exposition of Psalm 118 10.33.1 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386-397 |
Psalms 97:9
For You, O LORD, are Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 97:9 (96:9 LXX) | Apostolic Constitutions 8.12.4 · Anonymous | quotation, medium confidence | ca. 380 |
| Ps 97:9 (96:9 LXX) | Questions and Answers to the Orthodox 113 · Anonymous | quotation, high confidence | 5th century (disputed) |
Psalms 97:10
Hate evil, O you who love the LORD! He preserves the souls of His saints; He delivers them from the hand of the wicked.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 97:10 (96:10 LXX) | PG 12:1551 (Ps 93–97 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 97:10 (96:10 LXX) | On Saint Athanasius 1.30 · Lucifer of Cagliari | quotation, high confidence | ca. 356–361 |
| Ps 97:10 (96:10 LXX) | Sermon 336.1 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| Ps 97:10 (96:10 LXX) | On the Christian Life 9 · Fastidius | quotation, high confidence | ca. 411-430 |
| Ps 97:10 (96:10 Vulg.) | Chapter 15 · Prosper of Aquitaine | quotation, high confidence | ca. 432-433 |
Psalms 97:11
Light shines on the righteous, gladness on the upright in heart.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 97:11 (96:11 LXX) | Homilies on the Psalms 33.2 · Basil of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 360-378 |
| Ps 97:11 (96:11 LXX) | Oration 40.36 · Gregory of Nazianzus | quotation, high confidence | ca. 362–383 |
| Ps 97:11 (96:11 Vulg.) | Sermon 21.1 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
Psalms 97:12
Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones, and praise His holy name.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 97:12 (96:12 LXX) | PG 12:1551 (Ps 93–97 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |