John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 96:7
Give unto the Lord, O ye kindreds of the people ,.... Or families F16 משפחות "familiae", Pagninus, Montanus, Junius & Tremellius, Piscator, &c.; : the Targum is, "give unto the Lord a song, ye families of the people;' by whom are meant not the tribes and families of the people of Israel, but the Gentiles, the nations of the world, who were to be blessed in the seed of Abraham, the family of Egypt, and others; see Amos 3:2 , Zechariah 14:17 , even such as were chosen... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 96:1-9
These verses will be best expounded by pious and devout affections working in our souls towards God, with a high veneration for his majesty and transcendent excellency. The call here given us to praise God is very lively, the expressions are raised and repeated, to all which the echo of a thankful heart should make agreeable returns. I. We are here required to honour God, 1. With songs, Ps. 96:1, 2. Three times we are here called to sing unto the Lord; sing to the Father, to the Son, to the... read more