Psalm 99:2-4 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

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

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 99:2

The Lord is great in Zion - It is among his own worshippers that he has manifested his power and glory in an especial manner. There he is known, and there he is worthily magnified. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 99:3

Let them praise thy great and terrible name - Let them confess thee to be great and terrible: let them tremble before thee. For it is holy - הוא קדוש kadosh hu . As this not only ends this verse but the fifth also, and in effect the ninth, it seems to be a species of chorus which was sung in a very solemn manner at the conclusion of each of these parts. His holiness - the immaculate purity of his nature, was the reason why he should be exalted, praised, and worshipped. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 99:4

The king's strength - If this Psalm were written by David, he must mean by it that he was God's vicegerent or deputy, and that, even as king, God was his strength, and the pattern according to which equity, judgment, and righteousness should be executed in Jacob. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 99:2

Verse 2 2Jehovah in Zion It is proper that we should not forget the antithesis I formerly mentioned, namely, that God is great in Zion to destroy and annihilate all the enemies of his Church; and that, when the Psalmist goes on to say, he is high above all nations, his meaning is, not that he presides over them to promote their welfare, but to disconcert their counsels, to baffle their designs, and to subvert all their power. That which immediately follows about the praising of God’s name,... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 99:4

Verse 4 4The king’s strength also loves judgment This may be viewed as a threatening designed to fill his enemies with dismay; as if he should say, such is God’s regard for righteousness and equity, that he hath clothed himself with power to avenge the injuries which his enemies have done to him. I think it preferable, however, to apply it to the Church, because she is under the government of God for the express purpose (116) of practicing righteousness and holiness. There is another... read more

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

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

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 99:2

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 99:3

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 99:4

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 99:2

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 99:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 99:1-9

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