Salmos 99:3, Salmos 99:5 NVI

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 99:3

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

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 99:1-9

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 99:1-9

The holy God infinitely worthy of our worship. I. BECAUSE OF HIS UNIVERSAL SUPREMACY . ( Psalms 99:1-3 .) His power exercised for the ends of goodness. "He is great in Zion," the most beneficent institution. II. BECAUSE HE RULES FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF RIGHT AND TRUTH . ( Psalms 99:4 , Psalms 99:5 .) He is setting up throughout the world righteous order, establishing the dominion of right and justice. III. BECAUSE HE HEARS AND ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 99:3

Let them praise thy great and terrible Name. Even the Gentiles, after conversion, will praise the Lord, sing of him, and bless his Name. (On the "greatness" and "terribleness" of God, see Exodus 15:11 ; Deuteronomy 7:21 ; Deuteronomy 10:17 ; Nehemiah 1:5 ; Nehemiah 4:14 ; Psalms 68:35 , etc.) For it is holy; rather, holy is he. This may be a suggestion to those about to praise God—a putting of words into their mouth; or it may be an almost involuntary outburst of praise on... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 99:3

The holiness of God. Revised Version, "Holy is he." The refrain of the psalm is found in these words. Possibly it was given as a response by the congregation. What is prominent here, however, is not the purity that is in holiness, as the majesty that is in it, the severity that is in it. The psalmist is full of the "greatness" and the "terribleness" of the Divine Name, and this makes him say it is reverend, it is awe inspiring. It is one of the serious evils of our day, that the more... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 99:3

Let them praise thy great and terrible name - The word rendered “terrible” means “to be feared or reverenced;” that is, his name - his being - he himself - is suited to inspire awe and reverence. The word “them” here refers to the nations over whom God reigns. It is a call on them to praise their king and their God.For it is holy - See the notes at Isaiah 6:3; notes at Revelation 4:8. The fact that God “is” holy - that he is pure and righteous - that he cannot look upon sin but with abhorrence... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 99:1-3

Psalms 99:1-3. The Lord reigneth, let the people tremble Namely, such of them as are enemies to God and his truth. He sitteth between the cherubims Upon the ark; that is, he is present with his people, to protect them and punish their enemies. Let the earth Namely, the people of the earth; be moved With fear and trembling. The Lord is great in Zion Hebrew, The Lord in Zion (that is, who dwelleth in Zion) is great. He is high above all people Above all the people of the earth... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 99:1-9

Psalms 97-100 God the universal kingPsalms 97:0 follows on from the thought on which the previous psalm closed (namely, that God is king over the earth). It shows that holiness, righteousness and justice are the basis of God’s kingdom. His judgment will be as universal as a flash of lightning and as powerful as an all-consuming fire (97:1-5). Every thing will bow before his rule (6-7). His own people already recognize him as Lord and bring him fitting worship (8-9). They can experience the... read more

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

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

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

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 99:1-9

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 99:1-9

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 99:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 99:3

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 99:3

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 99:1-3

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 99:1-9

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