Psalm 96:4

Translations

Modern

For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods.

Traditional

For the Lord is great, and greatly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods.

Literal

For great is YHWH, and to be praised greatly; He is to be feared above all gods.

Latin

Quoniam magnus Dominus, et laudabilis nimis: terribilis est super omnes deos.

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English

For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods.

Notes

Psalms 96:4

great is the LORD … greatly to be praised: The poet praises the Lord above all gods (Psalm 95:3) and nations (99:2). The Lord inspires more awe than anyone or anything else (Psalm 76:7, 12; 89:7; 99:3; 111:9). He is beyond human possession or comprehension. The story of what he does to redeem his people causes them to praise him.

Psalms 96:4–6

The gods of the nations are as nothing before the glorious and awesome Creator of the earth.

Psalms 96:1–13

This psalm establishes the Lord’s universal kingship (see Psalm 93) and prepares for the coming of the Lord to bring justice and righteousness to the world. The psalmist invites everyone to worship the Lord (Psalm 96:1–3), the glorious Creator of the earth (96:4–6), because only he deserves worship (96:7–9). The universe joins in praise as the righteous Judge establishes a new order (Psalm 96:10–13).
This psalm (along with Psalm 105:1–15; 106:1, 47–48) is included in David’s song of praise recorded in 1 Chronicles 16:1–43.

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 Praise Psalms The Creator-King

Related verses

Psalm 145:3
Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised; His greatness is unsearchable.
Jeremiah 10:6–7
There is none like You, O LORD. You are great, and Your name is mighty in power.
Revelation 15:4
Who will not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before You, for Your righteous acts have been revealed.”
Psalm 18:3
I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised; so shall I be saved from my enemies.
Psalm 95:3
For the LORD is a great God, a great King above all gods.
Psalm 66:3
Say to God, “How awesome are Your deeds! So great is Your power that Your enemies cower before You.
Psalm 89:7
In the council of the holy ones, God is greatly feared, and awesome above all who surround Him.
Psalm 86:10
For You are great and perform wonders; You alone are God.
Psalm 48:1
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.
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.”
Psalm 66:5
Come and see the works of God; how awesome are His deeds toward mankind.
Luke 12:5
But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear the One who, after you have been killed, has authority to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear Him!

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