Psalm 96:8 NIV

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

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 96:8

Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name ,.... Or "the glory of his name" F17 כבוד שמו "gloriam nominis ejus", Pagninus, Montanus, Cocceius, Gejerus; so Ainsworth, Junius & Tremellius, Piscator. ; whose name is glorious and excellent, because of his nature and perfections, because of the works done by him, and because of his benefits and blessings bestowed on his creatures; wherefore it is his due, and their duty, to give him glory; See Gill on Psalm 29:2 ; see Gill on ... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 96:8

Come into his courts - Probably referring to the second temple. The reference must be either to the tabernacle or temple. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 96:1-13

Metrically, the psalm consists of four stanzas, the first three of three verses each, and the last of four. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 96:1-13

How and why Jehovah is to be worshipped. I. WITH A NEW SONG . ( Psalms 96:1 .) Praise that shall celebrate the new revelation of himself, which he is about to make in a new era of the world. Constantly new revelation. II. BY CELEBRATING THE SAVING WORK WHICH GOD IS DOING IN THE WORLD . ( Psalms 96:2 .) His coming to judge the people righteously, and thus to save them. Saving men every day. III. BY PUBLISHING HIS CHARACTER AND WORK ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 96:8

Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his Name; literally, the glory of his Name. Bring an. offering, and come into his courts. The parallel expression in 1 Chronicles 16:29 is, "Come before him. " "Courts" would be inappropriate until the temple was built. (For the bringing of "an offering" ( minchah ) by the Gentiles, see Malachi 1:11 .) read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 96:8

Bring an offering, and come into his courts. This psalm is one continuous appeal for all to render praise unto the Lord. Not men alone, though they, of course, chief of all, are to join in the song unto the Lord; but the heavens, the earth, the sea, the fields, the trees,—all are to testify to their Creator's praise. And the psalm tells of a threefold expression of this joy in God. 1 . The song. All are to join in; no stopping to inquire into the motives, but all are to sing ( ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 96:8

Offerings associated with worship. Oriental custom demands that every person seeking an audience with a king shall offer him a present. An Eastern traveller writes, "It is counted uncivil to visit in this country without an offering in hand. All great men expect it as a kind of tribute due to their character and authority, and look upon themselves as affronted, and indeed defrauded, when this compliment is omitted." For illustration, reference may be made to Saul, anxious about a present... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 96:8

Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name - This also is literally taken from 1 Chronicles 16:0: Psa 96:1-13 :28. The margin here is, as in Hebrew, of “his name:” the honor of his name. The idea is that which is expressed in our translation. Bring to God what is due to him; or, render such an acknowledgment as he deserves and claims. Acknowledge him as God, and acknowledge him to be such a God as he is. Let the honor due to God as such be given him; and let the honor due to him, for the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 96:7-9

Psalms 96:7-9. Give unto the Lord, O ye kindreds of the people O ye people, from whatsoever family ye come, or, O ye nations of the world, Give unto the Lord glory and strength Ascribe to Jehovah that incomparable majesty, and supreme dominion and authority, which you have been wont to give to your imaginary gods. Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name Renouncing all your idols, acknowledge Jehovah alone to be the omnipotent king of all the world, and do him honour suitable to... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 96:1-9

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 96:8

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 96:8

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 96:1-13

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 96:1-13

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 96:8

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 96:8

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 96:8

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 96:8

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 96:7-9

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