“The mighty God, even the Lord, hath spoken, and called the earth from the rising of the sun unto the going down thereof.”
The psalmist opens with the declaration that the Mighty One, God the LORD, has spoken and summoned the earth from the rising of the sun to where it sets. The comprehensive geographical reach—from east to west—emphasizes the universality and authority of God's summons. The image of God summoning the entire earth suggests a convocation or gathering. The opening positions this psalm as a divine pronouncement that addresses all creation. God is presented as the ultimate sovereign speaking to judge and instruct the creation.
Church Fathers on Psalms 50:1
1. How much avails the Word of God to us for the correction of our life, both regarding His rewards to be expected, and His punishments to be feared, let each one measure in himself; and let him put his conscience without deceit before His eyes, and not flatter himself in a danger so great: for you see that even our Lord God Himself does flatter no one: though He comforts us by promising His blessings, and by strengthening our hope; yet them that live ill and despise His word…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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