Psalms 99:3
Know that the Lord himself is God. He made us, and we ourselves did not. We are his people and the sheep of his pasture.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
Let them praise thy great and terrible name; for it is holy.
In Context
4Enter his gates with confession, his courts with hymns, and acknowledge him. Praise his name.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 7:21You shall not fear them, for the Lord your God is in your midst: a great and terrible God.
Joshua 24:19And Joshua said to the people: “You will not be able to serve the Lord. For he is a holy and powerful God, and he is jealous, and he will not ignore your wickedness and sins.
Nehemiah 1:5And I said: “I beg you, O Lord, God of heaven, strong, great, and terrible, who keeps covenant and mercy with those who love you and who keep your commandments:
Nehemiah 9:5And the Levites, Jeshua and Kadmiel, Bunni, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah said: “Rise up. Bless the Lord your God, from eternity even to eternity! And blessed be the exalted name of your glory, with all blessing and praise.
Psalms 66:3So may we know your way upon the earth, your salvation among all nations.
Psalms 76:12I was mindful of the works of the Lord. For I will be mindful from the beginning of your wonders,
Matthew Henry on Psalms 99:2-6
The Dominion of God. 1 The Lord reigneth; let the people tremble: he sitteth between the cherubims; let the earth be moved. 2 The Lord is great in Zion; and he is high above all the people. 3 Let them praise thy great and terrible name; for it is holy. 4 The king's strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity, thou executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob. 5 Exalt ye the Lord our God, and worship at his footstool; for he is holy. The foundation of all religion is laid in this truth, That the Lord… Read the whole commentary →