Psalm 29:2

Translations

Modern

Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness.

Traditional

Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.

Literal

Ascribe to YHWH the glory of His name; bow down before YHWH in the splendor of holiness.

Latin

Afferte Domino gloriam et honorem; afferte Domino gloriam nomini ejus; adorate Dominum in atrio sancto ejus.

Original

Hebrew

English

Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness.

Notes

Psalms 29:1–2

The psalmist issues a call to honor the Lord for his power (see Psalm 96:7–8).
O heavenly beings: Angels or deities who, some believed, held special powers. The psalmist did not believe in other gods but called on people who thought they were real to look to the Lord as the only God.

Psalms 29:1–11

This nature hymn in praise of the Creator declares that the Lord holds all power over nature. God uses the same unsurpassed strength to care for his people.

Theme notes and profiles

David The Creator-King

Related verses

Psalm 96:8–9
Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and enter His courts.
1 Chronicles 16:28–29
Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.
2 Chronicles 20:21
Then Jehoshaphat consulted with the people and appointed those who would sing to the LORD and praise the splendor of His holiness. As they went out before the army, they were singing: “Give thanks to the LORD, for His loving devotion endures forever.”
Psalm 110:3
Your people shall be willing on Your day of battle. Arrayed in holy splendor, from the womb of the dawn, to You belongs the dew of Your youth.
Psalm 27:4
One thing I have asked of the LORD; this is what I desire: to dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and seek Him in His temple.
Psalm 97:9
For You, O LORD, are Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods.
Psalm 145:3–7
Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised; His greatness is unsearchable.
Psalm 113:3–6
From where the sun rises to where it sets, the name of the LORD is praised.
Psalm 90:17
May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish for us the work of our hands—yes, establish the work of our hands!
Psalm 96:6
Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and beauty fill His sanctuary.

Glossary

David Glory Music Psalms, Book of Sea

Topics

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Psalm 29:2

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