Bible Commentary

Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fullness thereof. 11. Let the heavens be glad and let the earth rejoice (R.V.)] Such appeals to Nature to rejoice in the redemption of Israel are characteristic of the later Isaiah (Isa 44:23; Isa 49:13). In the establishment of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 96:11”

Say among the heathen [that] the LORD reigneth: the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people righteously. 10. Say among the nations, Jehovah hath proclaimed himself King. The message to the nations resembles the message to Zion, Isa 52:7. By His recent action He has proclaimed … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 96:10”

O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth. 9. in the beauty of holiness ] In holy array. See on Psa 29:2. “As the priests were to minister only in ‘holy attire’ (Exo 28:2) so must the nations be now clothed with holiness” (Kay). Fuente: The Cambridge Bible … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 96:9”

Give unto the LORD the glory [due unto] his name: bring an offering, and come into his courts. 8. The glory of his name is given to Jehovah when He is acknowledged as the One Living and True God. The offering is the ‘present’ which subjects bring to their lord in token of their submission … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 96:8”

Give unto the LORD, O ye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD glory and strength. 7. O ye kindreds of the people ] Ye families of the peoples. Cp. Psa 22:27; Amo 3:2. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 7 9. An appeal to the nations to acknowledge Jehovah. These verses … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 96:7”

Honor and majesty [are] before him: strength and beauty [are] in his sanctuary. 6. The attributes of honour and majesty (Psa 104:1) are perhaps personified, and regarded as attendants standing in God’s Presence. Strength and beauty are terms applied in Psa 78:61 to the Ark, the symbol of His Presence. The sanctuary is not heaven, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 96:6”

For all the gods of the nations [are] idols: but the LORD made the heavens. 5. For all the gods of the peoples are things of nought [or, idols]; powerless, nay, non-existent. Cp. the argument of Isa 40:18 ff; Isa 44:9 ff. but the Lord &c.] The appeal to the works of creation as a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 96:5”

For the LORD [is] great, and greatly to be praised: he [is] to be feared above all gods. 4. The first line is borrowed from Psa 48:1 a (cp. Psa 145:3): the second combines Psa 47:2 and Psa 95:3. Cp. Deu 7:21; Deu 10:17. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 4 6. Jehovah’s … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 96:4”

Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people. 3. Tell of his glory among the nations, His marvellous works among all the peoples. Cp. Isa 66:18; and see note on Psa 9:1. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Declare his glory among the heathen – Among the nations; the people … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 96:3”

Sing unto the LORD, bless his name; show forth his salvation from day to day. 2. Shew forth &c.] Lit., Proclaim the good tidings (LXX, ) of his salvation, the deliverance which He has wrought for Israel, from day to day, renewing your praises with each returning day, for such a revelation of infinite mercy … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 96:2”