Psalm 96:9 KJV

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 96:9

O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness ,.... See Gill on Psalm 29:2 , in this and the three preceding verses there is a manifest allusion to the form of addresses made to kings in the eastern nations; who being arrayed, and seated in a majestic manner, with all the marks of royal honour and dignity about them, whom their subjects approach with ascriptions of glory to them; bringing presents in their hands, and bowing down to the ground before them, as the word F18 השתחוו ... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 96:9

Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness - I think קדש בהדרת behadrath kodesh , signifies holy ornaments, such as the high priest wore in his ministrations. These were given him for glory and beauty; and the psalmist calls on him to put on his sacerdotal garments, to bring his offering, מנחה minchah , and come into the courts of the Lord, and perform his functions, and make intercession for the people. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 96:9

Verse 9 9Worship before Jehovah The Psalmist prosecutes the same train of sentiment. In requiring oblations of his people, God was not to be considered as standing in need of the services of the creature, but as giving them an opportunity of professing their faith. The true reason, therefore, is here mentioned why the oblation was enjoined, That his people might prostrate themselves before him, and acknowledge that they and all belonging to them were his. Mention is made of the beauty of the... 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 96:9

O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness . This is generally explained as "holiday attire." or "in vestments suited to holy service," but may include, besides vestments, the other material accessories of Divine worship. Fear before him, all the earth; or, tremble before him (comp. Psalms 97:4 ). The fear of God is constantly inculcated by the psalmists, not only as "the beginning of wisdom" ( Psalms 111:10 ), but as required of every man during his whole life ( Psalms 19:9 ; ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 96:9

The essential feature of God's worship. "O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness." This is also read, "in the glorious sanctuary," and "in holy vestments." The Authorized Version is the more poetic sentiment, and may therefore be preferred. The expression is given in 2 Chronicles 20:21 , where Jehoshaphat, in sending forth his army, "appointed singers who should praise the beauty of holiness." Holiness is the keynote of the worship of Jehovah; but it is the keynote of the worship of... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 96:9

O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness - This verse is literally taken from 1 Chronicles 16:29-30. The margin here is, “in the glorious sanctuary.” The Septuagint, ἐν αὐλῇ ἁγίᾳ en aulē hagia - “in his holy court.” So the Latin Vulgate. On the meanings of the expression, see the notes at Psalms 29:2.Fear before him, all the earth - All lands; all people. The word rendered “fear” means properly to writhe, to twist, to be in pain; and then, to tremble, to quake, to be afraid. 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 96:9

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 96:9

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 96:9

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 96:1-13

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 96:1-13

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 96:9

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 96:9

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 96:9

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

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