Psalms 93 in the early church
27 passages quote, allude to, or echo Psalms 93, 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.
Psalms 93:1
The LORD reigns! He is robed in majesty; the LORD has clothed and armed Himself with strength. The world indeed is firmly established; it cannot be moved.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 93:1 (92:1 LXX) | PG 12:1055 · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 93:1 (92:1 LXX) | Letter to Marcellinus 23 · Athanasius of Alexandria | allusion, medium confidence | uncertain, after 335 |
| Ps 93:1 (92:1 LXX) | Letter to Marcellinus 25 · Athanasius of Alexandria | allusion, medium confidence | uncertain, after 335 |
| Ps 93:1 (92:1 LXX) | Letter to Marcellinus 26 · Athanasius of Alexandria | allusion, medium confidence | uncertain, after 335 |
| Ps 93:1 (92:1 LXX) | Oration IV Against the Arians 24 · Athanasius of Alexandria | quotation, high confidence | 4th century (disputed) |
| Ps 93:1 (92:1 LXX) | Letters to Serapion 1.10 · Athanasius of Alexandria | quotation, high confidence | ca. 357–360 |
| Ps 93:1 (92:1 LXX) | Oration 45.15 · Gregory of Nazianzus | allusion, high confidence | ca. 362–383 |
| Ps 93:1–5 (92:1-Ps LXX) | Psalm 92 · Apollinaris of Laodicea | quotation, high confidence | uncertain (fourth to sixth century) |
| Ps 93:1 (92:1 LXX) | Altercatio, chapter 2, speech 47 · Evagrius of Gaul | quotation, high confidence | ca. 400 |
| Ps 93:1 (92:1 LXX) | On the Duties of the Clergy 1.45 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386–390 |
| Ps 93:1 (92:1 LXX) | On the Blessings of the Patriarchs 45 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 387-392 |
| Ps 93:1 (92:1 LXX) | Explanation of Twelve Psalms 48.11.1 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 387-397 |
| Ps 93:1 (92:1 LXX) | Homily 11 · Gregory of Nyssa | quotation, high confidence | ca. 390–394 |
| Ps 93:1 (92:1 Vulg.) | Part 2, chapter 3 · Quodvultdeus of Carthage | quotation, high confidence | ca. 445-450 |
Psalms 93:2
Your throne was established long ago; You are from all eternity.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 93:2 (92:2 LXX) | Catechetical Lecture 14.27 · Cyril of Jerusalem | quotation, high confidence | ca. 350 |
| Ps 93:2 (92:2 LXX) | Tractates 2.6.1 · Zeno of Verona | quotation, high confidence | ca. 362-380 |
| Ps 93:2 (92:2 LXX) | Altercatio, chapter 2, speech 47 · Evagrius of Gaul | quotation, high confidence | ca. 400 |
| Ps 93:2 (92:2 LXX) | Commentary on the Apostles' Creed 32 · Rufinus of Aquileia | quotation, high confidence | ca. 404 |
Psalms 93:3
The floodwaters have risen, O LORD; the rivers have raised their voice; the seas lift up their pounding waves.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 93:3 (92:3 LXX) | PG 12:1549 (Ps 91–93 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 93:3–4 (92:3-Ps LXX) | Hexameron (Exameron) 3.6 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 387-390 |
| Ps 93:3 (92:3 LXX) | Explanation of Twelve Psalms 39.22.5 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 387-397 |
| Ps 93:3 (92:3 LXX) | Explanation of Twelve Psalms 48.4.1 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 387-397 |
Psalms 93:4
Above the roar of many waters—the mighty breakers of the sea—the LORD on high is majestic.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 93:4 (92:4 LXX) | PG 12:1549 (Ps 91–93 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 93:4 (92:4 LXX) | Hexameron (Exameron) 6.37 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 387-390 |
| Ps 93:4 (92:4 LXX) | Explanation of Twelve Psalms 39.22.5 · Ambrose | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 387-397 |
Psalms 93:5
Your testimonies are fully confirmed; holiness adorns Your house, O LORD, for all the days to come.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 93:5 (92:5 Vulg.) | Apology of the Prophet David 52 · Ambrose | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 384-390 |
| Ps 93:5 (92:5 LXX) | On Christian Doctrine 4.26 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | Books 1–3 ca. 396–397; completed 426–427 |