Psalm 95:3

Translations

Modern

For the LORD is a great God, a great King above all gods.

Traditional

For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods.

Literal

For a great God is YHWH, and the great King above all gods—

Latin

…quoniam Deus magnus Dominus, et rex magnus super omnes deos.

Original

Hebrew

English

For the LORD is a great God, a great King above all gods.

Notes

Psalms 95:3

above all gods: The psalmist argues against idol worship and pagan beliefs (Psalms 96:4–6; 135:15–18; see also Isaiah 46:5–7).

Psalms 95:3–5

The Lord is the great King over the whole universe.

Psalms 95:1–11

This call to worship urges the people to respond to the Lord, the Shepherd, and to follow him faithfully. The previous generation, who refused to obey, did not receive the blessings of the promised land.

Psalms 93:1–100:5

These psalms challenge the doubts created by the exile (see Psalm 89) and answer the questions asked in Psalm 90:11, 13. The Lord has established a kingdom (Psalm 93) that is characterized by:

punishment of the wicked (Psalm 94),
respectful obedience among his people (Psalm 95),
justice for the poor (Psalm 96),
celebration in Zion (Psalm 97),
salvation for Israel (Psalm 98),
holiness (Psalm 99), and
praise (Psalm 100).

Theme notes and profiles

David The Creator-King

Related verses

Psalm 96:4
For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods.
Jeremiah 10:6–7
There is none like You, O LORD. You are great, and Your name is mighty in power.
Psalm 145:3
Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised; His greatness is unsearchable.
Psalm 135:5
For I know that the LORD is great; our Lord is above all gods.
Psalm 97:9
For You, O LORD, are Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods.
Exodus 18:11
Now I know that the LORD is greater than all other gods, for He did this when they treated Israel with arrogance.”
Matthew 5:35
…or by the earth, for it is His footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King.
Psalm 48:1–2
A song. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, His holy mountain.
Psalm 47:2
How awesome is the LORD Most High, the great King over all the earth!
Psalm 86:8–10
O Lord, there is none like You among the gods, nor any works like Yours.
Malachi 1:11
For My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place, incense and pure offerings will be presented in My name, because My name will be great among the nations,” says the LORD of Hosts.
Daniel 4:37
Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, for all His works are true and all His ways are just. And He is able to humble those who walk in pride.

Parallels

Hebrews 3:7–11

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

David Gods and Goddesses King Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

God: Sovereign

Psalm 95:3

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