Psalm 66:1-4

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 66:1

Make a joyful noise unto God ,.... The Creator of the ends of the earth; the Provider for all his creatures; and the Dispenser of the blessings of grace, under the Gospel dispensation, to men in all countries. The Messiah may well be thought to be intended, since the psalm refers to Gospel times; who is God over all, blessed for ever; to whom a joyful noise, shouts, and acclamations, are to be made by all his subjects, true believers in him, in all lands, as to their King; see Numbers 23:21... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 66:2

Sing forth the honour of his name ,.... Meaning not any particular names of the Messiah, such as in Isaiah 9:6 ; or his name "Jesus", a Saviour; though they are all honourable and glorious, and furnish out sufficient matter for a song: but rather that by which he was made known to the sons of men, his Gospel; see Acts 9:15 . Which is a glorious Gospel; the truths of which may be expressed in a song of praise, to the honour and glory of Christ, and to the instruction and profit of men, ... 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

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 66:4

All the earth shall worship thee ,.... The Messiah, who is equal with God; the Creator of men; the Redeemer of his people; the Head of the church, and King of saints; their Lord, and therefore to be worshipped; with internal worship, in the exercise of faith, hope, and love; and with external worship, in the word and ordinances, by prayer and praise, public and private. This universal worship, that will be yielded him, will be in the latter day; which shows that this psalm respects those... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 66:1

Make a joyfull noise - Sing aloud to God, all ye lands - all ye people who, from different parts of the Babylonish empire, are now on return to your own land. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 66:2

The honor of his name - Let his glorious and merciful acts be the subject of your songs. 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

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 66:4

All the earth - The whole land shall worship thee. There shall no more an idol be found among the tribes of Israel. This was iterally true. After the Babylonish captivity the Israelites never relapsed into idolatry. Selah - Remark it: this is a well attested truth. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 66:1

Verse 1 1.Shout unto God, all the earth The psalm begins with this general declaration, which is afterwards reduced to particulars. (467) He addresses himself to the whole world, and from this it would seem evident, that he predicts the extent to which the kingdom of God should reach at the coming of Christ. In the second verse the call is repeated with increasing vehemency, to stir up to the praises of God, such as might otherwise be remiss in the service. To sing the honor of his name, is an... read more

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