Psalm 99:1-9 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 99:1-5

The foundation of all religion is laid in this truth, That the Lord reigns. God governs the world by his providence, governs the church by his grace, and both by his Son. We are to believe not only that the Lord lives, but that the Lord reigns. This is the triumph of the Christian church, and here it was the triumph of the Jewish church, that Jehovah was their King; and hence it is inferred, Let the people tremble, that is, 1. Let even the subjects of this kingdom tremble; for the... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 99:6-9

The happiness of Israel in God's government is here further made out by some particular instances of his administration, especially with reference to those that were, in their day, the prime leaders and most active useful governors of that people?Moses, Aaron, and Samuel, in the two former of whom the theocracy or divine government began (for they were employed to form Israel into a people) and in the last of whom that form of government, in a great measure, ended; for when the people rejected... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 99:1

The Lord reigneth ,.... The King Messiah, he is made and declared Lord and Christ; he has reigned, does reign, and ever will; see Psalm 93:1 , let the people tremble : with awe of his majesty, and reverence of his word and ordinances; rejoicing before him with trembling, as his own people and subjects do, Psalm 2:11 , and so it agrees with Psalm 97:1 , or it may be understood of the people that are enemies to Christ, who would not have him to reign, though he shall whether they... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 99:2

The Lord is great in Zion ,.... Where the temple stood, and into which Christ came as the proprietor of it, and gave it a greater glory by his presence than the first temple had; here he preached his doctrines, wrought many of his miracles; here he poured forth the Spirit on his apostles; and from hence went forth his Gospel into all the world: or in Zion, that is, in his church, and among his people; here he grants his gracious presence, and bestows the blessings of his goodness; and shows... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 99:3

Let them praise thy great and terrible name ,.... All people, especially the Lord's people; those that dwell in Zion, where his name is great, in high esteem, venerable, and valued; as his name Jesus, or Saviour, is amiable and lovely to his saints; and his name, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, is terrible to his enemies: for it is holy ; his name is holy, as well as reverend and great; his nature is holy, both divine and human; holy in all his ways and works; and is holiness to his... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 99:4

The King's strength also loveth judgment ,.... Or he who is a strong and mighty King, as Christ is; which appears by saving his people, and preserving them to his kingdom and glory, and by destroying all his and their enemies; but, though he is so potent and victorious a Prince, yet no tyrannical one, he loves and does what is just and righteous; he loved the righteous law of God, and obeyed it in the whole course of his life; he wrought out a perfect righteousness for his people, and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 99:5

Exalt ye the Lord our God ,.... Christ, who is Lord of all, and Immanuel, God with us, God in our nature, our Lord and our God; exalt him in his person, as God over all, blessed for ever; in his offices of Prophet, Priest, and King, by hearkening to his word, by trusting in his blood, righteousness, and sacrifice, and by submitting to his ordinances, and obeying his commands; exalt him in heart, thought, and affection, thinking highly of him, and affectionately loving him; exalt and extol... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 99:6

Moses and Aaron among his priests ,.... The priests of the Lord, called and appointed by him, that ministered to him in that office, were the priests of Christ, types of him, and ceased when he came: these were the chief among them, or of them, as Kimchi observes: Moses officiated as a priest before Aaron was called and separated to that service; yea, it was he that consecrated and installed him in it, and that by offering sacrifice among other things, Exodus 29:1 , Numbers 7:1 , and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 99:7

He spake unto them in the cloudy pillar ,.... In the pillar of the clouds of glory, as the Targum; in which the Lord went before the children of Israel in the wilderness, to lead them, and protect them from heat in the day, Exodus 13:21 , that is, he spake in this to Moses and Aaron; for it ceased when they came to the land of Canaan; instances of which see in Exodus 19:9 , some have thought that the Lord might speak to Samuel also out of a cloud, when he called upon him, and it... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 99:8

Thou answeredst them, O Lord our God ,.... This is repeated to show the certainty of it, and to encourage the people of God, in all ages, to pray unto him: thou wast a God that forgavest them ; even Moses, Aaron, and Samuel; for, though they were great and good men, they did not live without sin, and stood in need of pardoning grace and mercy, which they had; or rather the people for whom they prayed: so the Targum, "O God, thou wast forgiving thy people for them;' that is, through... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 99:1-5

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 99:6-9

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 99:1

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 99:2

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 99:3

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 99:4

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 99:5

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 99:6

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 99:7

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 99:8

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