Psalm 43:4

4 Y entraré al altar de Dios, al Dios alegría de mi gozo; y te alabaré con arpa, oh Dios, Dios mío.

Psalm 43:4 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 43:4

Then will I go unto the altar of God
Which was in the tabernacle, either of burnt offerings, or of incense, there to offer up the sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving for mercies received. The altar under the Gospel dispensation is Christ, on which such sacrifices being offered, are acceptable to God, ( Hebrews 13:10 Hebrews 13:15 ) ;

unto God my exceeding joy;
as over the mercy seat, upon a throne of grace, and as his covenant God; or this is exegetical of the altar, which is Christ, God over all, blessed for ever; and who is the object of the unspeakable joy of his people, in his person, righteousness, and salvation;

yea, upon the harp will I praise thee, O God, my God:
the harp is a musical instrument, used in that part of public worship which concerned the praise of God under the former dispensation, and was typical of that spiritual melody made in the hearts of God's people when they sing his praise, see ( Revelation 5:8 ) ( 14:2 ) .

Psalm 43:4 In-Context

2 Porque tú eres el Dios de mi fortaleza, ¿por qué me has desechado? ¿Por qué andaré enlutado por la opresión del enemigo?

3 Envía tu luz y tu verdad; éstas me guiarán; me conducirán al monte de tu santidad, y a tus tabernáculos.

4 Y entraré al altar de Dios, al Dios alegría de mi gozo; y te alabaré con arpa, oh Dios, Dios mío.

5 ¿Por qué te abates, oh alma mía, y por qué bramas contra mí? Espera a Dios; porque aún tengo de alabar a quien es la salud de mi rostro, y el Dios mío.