Psalm 66:3

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 66:1-7

I. In these verses the psalmist calls upon all people to praise God, all lands, all the earth, all the inhabitants of the world that are capable of praising God, Ps. 66:1. 1. This speaks the glory of God, that he is worthy to be praised by all, for he is good to all and furnishes every nation with matter for praise. 2. The duty of man, that all are obliged to praise God; it is part of the law of creation, and therefore is required of every creature. 3. A prediction of the conversion of the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 66:3

Say unto God ,.... Or, "concerning God" F20 אמרו לאלהים "dicite de Deo", Campensis apud Gejerum; and some in Michaelis. , as some; or, "before God", as the Targum; say to him as follows, in psalms and hymns of praise: how terrible art thou in thy works ! or "reverend" F21 נורא "reverendus", Junius & Tremellius. ; to be feared and reverenced with a godly fear on account of them; such as the works of nature and providence, which are stupendous and marvellous,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 66:3

How terrible art thou - Consider the plagues with which he afflicted Egypt before he brought your fathers from their captivity, which obliged all his enemies to submit. Thine enemies submit themselves - Literally, lie unto thee. This was remarkably the case with Pharaoh and the Egyptians. They promised again and again to let the people go, when the hand of the Lord was upon them: and they as frequently falsified their word. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 66:3

Verse 3 3.Say unto God, How terrible art thou in thy works! Here he proceeds to state the grounds why he would have us to praise God. Many content themselves with coldly descanting to others of his praises, but with the view of awakening and more deeply impressing our hearts, he directs us to address ourselves immediately to God. It is when we hold converse with him apart, and with no human eye to witness us, that we feel the vanity of hypocrisy, and will be likely to utter only what we have... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 66:1-4

Worship. The psalm would seem to have been composed on the occasion of some special deliverance; but the expressions used are too general to indicate the time or the occasion of its being written. I. THE WORSHIP OF GOD SHOULD BE JOYFUL AND FERVENT AS WELL AS SOLEMN . ( Psalms 66:1 .) Love and reverence are the perfection of worship. II. THE GLORY OF GOD 'S NATURE IS THE INSPIRATION OF ALL TRUE WORSHIP . ( Psalms 66:2 .) His name... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 66:1-20

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 66:1-20

God in history. It has been said that "History is philosophy teaching by example;" but we are taught in the Psalms to take a higher view, and to recognize God in history. It is only as we do this that we can rejoice and give thanks. I. GOD 'S HAND SHOULD BE SEEN IN HISTORY . First there is the call (verses 1, 2). Then the reason is given (verse 3). We are brought face to face with God. We are confronted with the awful manifestations of his power. The world is not a... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 66:3

Say unto God, How terrible art thou in thy works! rather, How terrible are thy works! God's deliverances, while rejoicing the persecuted, are "terrible" to the persecutors. Through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee. God's enemies, compelled against their will, have to submit themselves, but it is a feigned submission (comp. Psalms 76:12 ). read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 66:3

Say unto God - In your songs of praise. Let your songs be directly addressed to him, setting forth the grounds of that praise, or the reasons why it is due to him.How terrible art thou in thy works! - How fearful! how much to be reverenced! The meaning is, that the manifestations of his power and greatness, in the events which occur under his government, are suited to impress the mind with awe and reverence.Through the greatness of thy power - By the putting forth of thy power. Or, Thou hast... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 66:1-3

Psalms 66:1-3. Make a joyful noise, &c. all ye lands Ye people of all nations, who have seen the wonderful power, wisdom, goodness, and faithfulness of God manifested in our deliverance, it becomes you to acknowledge it with admiration and joy. He invites the Gentile world to the contemplation and celebration of God’s works, to and for his people. Make his praise glorious Praise him in an extraordinary and eminent degree, so as he may have much glory from you. Say, How terrible art... read more

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