Psalms 47:5
God has gone up with a shout, the LORD with the sound of a trumpet.
English Standard Version (ESV)
All verses
This page isn't yet indexed by search engines.
Psalms 47:5
God has gone up with a shout, the LORD with the sound of a trumpet.
English Standard Version (ESV)
This page isn't yet indexed by search engines.
This verse paints a vivid picture of God’s triumphant ascent, not just a quiet departure, but a loud, clear declaration of victory. It echoes ancient processions where the ark of God was brought to its new home with joyous shouts and the powerful blast of trumpets, symbolizing God's presence and victory. Even though the New Testament doesn't describe Christ's ascension with trumpets, this passage strongly suggests it, pointing to His ultimate triumph over sin and death as He returned to His throne.
This psalm celebrates God's enthronement as King, following a great victory over the nations. The imagery depicts a triumphant procession, likely referencing the bringing of the Ark of the Covenant to its place in Jerusalem, symbolizing God's presence and reign. The verse immediately before this speaks of God subduing the peoples, setting the stage for this glorious ascent and victory declaration.
Imagine a triumphant king returning from war, not to a quiet palace, but to a thunderous celebration. This verse paints a vivid picture of God's own victory march.
This psalm bursts with the joy of a divine victory. "God has gone up with a shout, the LORD with the sound of a trumpet." This isn't just a poetic flourish; it's a powerful image of God securing a decisive win.
Think of it like this: God, our King, has entered the fray on behalf of His people. He's fought the battles, defeated the enemies, and now He's returning to His rightful place of honor and rule. The "shout" speaks of the people's ecstatic praise, while the "trumpet" signals a triumphant declaration of victory and sovereignty. It’s a celebration that echoes through the heavens and calls for our participation.
The imagery of a triumphant ascent wasn't just about ancient ceremonies; it points to something even greater. What does this 'going up' truly signify?
While this psalm can certainly describe earthly victories, like the ark being brought to Jerusalem with great fanfare, its deepest meaning points to Christ's ascension.
Ask a follow-up
Ask Sola things like:
Live chat about Psalms 47:5 is available in the Sola app.
When Jesus, fully God and fully human, ascended into heaven after His resurrection, it was the ultimate triumph. He didn't just win a battle; He conquered sin, death, and the grave itself. The "shout" and "trumpet" sound aren't just echoes of earthly celebrations, but a cosmic announcement of His reign.
His ascent signifies His return to the Father's right hand, where He now rules over all creation. This victory isn't distant; it's the foundation of our hope and the reason we can celebrate God's sovereign power today.
Understand the original words
shofar · Hebrew Noun
An instrument used in Israel for announcements, signaling the presence of the King, calling to war, or celebrating victory.
This psalm likely celebrates the triumphant bringing of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, a moment of national rejoicing that symbolized God's presence and victory. Later interpretations also powerfully connect this imagery to Christ's ascension into heaven, highlighting a divine triumph that transcends earthly events.
c. 1000 BC— this verse
Ark brought to Jerusalem
King David brought the Ark of the Covenant, a symbol of God's presence, to Jerusalem. This event was a significant religious and political moment, marked by celebration.
c. 960 BC
Temple Construction Begins
Solomon began construction of the First Temple in Jerusalem, a permanent dwelling place for the Ark and a central point of worship.
c. 950 BC
Ark placed in the Temple
The Ark was moved from its temporary location to the Most Holy Place in Solomon's Temple during its dedication, a moment of great national rejoicing.
586 BC
Destruction of Jerusalem and Temple
The Babylonians conquered Jerusalem, destroyed the Temple, and exiled much of the population, resulting in the loss of the Ark.
c. 538 BC
Return from Exile
Following the Persian conquest of Babylon, many Jewish exiles were permitted to return to Jerusalem and begin rebuilding the Temple.
c. AD 33
Jesus' Ascension
After his resurrection, Jesus ascended into heaven. This event is seen by many as the ultimate fulfillment of God 'going up with a shout'.
This passage directly quotes Psalm 47:8 and connects it to Christ's ascension, highlighting the triumphant nature of God returning to His heavenly throne after victory, just as described in Psalm 47:5.
Acts 1:9-11While this passage describes Jesus' ascension, the angelic promise of His return 'in the same way' that He went up, coupled with the concept of a heavenly reception, echoes the triumphant imagery of God ascending with shouts and trumpets.
Psalm 68:17-18This psalm speaks of God ascending to heaven with thousands of chariots and myriads of angels, a parallel to the 'shout' and 'trumpet' sounds in Psalm 47:5, reinforcing the idea of a glorious divine ascent.
Joshua 6:20The Israelites' triumphant march around Jericho, accompanied by the blowing of trumpets and shouts, provides an earthly parallel to the celestial celebration described in Psalm 47:5, where God's 'going up' is marked by similar sounds of victory.
gillPsalms 47:5: "God is gone up with a shout, the LORD with the sound of a trumpet."
God is gone up with a shout,.... That is, the Son of God, who is truly and properly God, equal to the Father, having the same perfections; God manifest in the flesh, the Word that was made flesh, and dwelt among men on earth; who in the next clause is called "Lord" or "Jehovah", being the everlasting "I AM", which is, and was, and is to come; he having done his work on earth he came about, went up from earth to he…
poolePsalms 47:5: "God is gone up with a shout, the LORD with the sound of a trumpet."
God is gone up: this is meant literally of the ark, wherein God was present, which went or was carried up to the hill of Zion, where the tabernacle was erected for it, and afterwards to the hill of Moriah into the temple; which solemnity was accompanied with the shouts and acclamations of the people, and with the sound of trumpets: but mystically it respects Christ’s ascension into heaven, as may be gathered by co…
This verse paints a vivid picture of God’s triumphant ascent, not just a quiet departure, but a loud, clear declaration of victory. It echoes ancient processions where the ark of God was brought to its new home with joyous shouts and the powerful blast of trumpets, symbolizing God's presence and victory. Even though the New Testament doesn't describe Christ's ascension with trumpets, this passage strongly suggests it, pointing to His ultimate triumph over sin and death as He returned to His throne.
This psalm celebrates God's enthronement as King, following a great victory over the nations. The imagery depicts a triumphant procession, likely referencing the bringing of the Ark of the Covenant to its place in Jerusalem, symbolizing God's presence and reign. The verse immediately before this speaks of God subduing the peoples, setting the stage for this glorious ascent and victory declaration.
This psalm celebrates God's enthronement as King, following a great victory over the nations. The imagery depicts a triumphant procession, likely referencing the bringing of the Ark of the Covenant to its place in Jerusalem, symbolizing God's presence and reign. The verse immediately before this speaks of God subduing the peoples, setting the stage for this glorious ascent and victory declaration.
"God has gone up with a shout, the LORD with the sound of a trumpet." — This verse paints a vivid picture of God’s triumphant ascent, not just a quiet departure, but a loud, clear declaration of victory. It echoes ancient processions where the ark of God was brought to i…
Get the original Greek and Hebrew, verse-by-verse context, and related passages inside the app.