Psalms 96:4
For Jehovah is great and exceedingly to be praised; he is terrible above all gods.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
For the LORD is great, and greatly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods.
In Context
3Declare his glory among the nations, his wondrous works among all the peoples.
5For all the gods of the peoples are idols; but Jehovah made the heavens.
Cross References
Exodus 18:11Now I know that Jehovah is greater than all gods; for in the thing in which they acted haughtily [he was] above them.
2 Chronicles 2:4Behold, I build a house unto the name of Jehovah my God to dedicate it to him, to burn before him sweet incense, and for the continual arrangement [of the shewbread], and for the morning and evening burnt-offerings [and] on the sabbaths and on the new moons, and on the set feasts of Jehovah our God. This is [an ordinance] for ever to Israel.
Psalms 18:3I will call upon Jehovah, who is to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.
Psalms 66:3Say unto God, How terrible are thy works! because of the greatness of thy strength, thine enemies come cringing unto thee.
Psalms 76:7Thou, thou art to be feared, and who can stand before thee when once thou art angry?
Psalms 89:7God is greatly to be feared in the council of the saints, and terrible for all that are round about him.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 96:2-10
An Invitation to Praise and Honour God; A Call to Glorify God. 1 O sing unto the Lord a new song: sing unto the Lord , all the earth. 2 Sing unto the Lord , bless his name; show forth his salvation from day to day. 3 Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people. 4 For the Lord is great, and greatly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods. 5 For all the gods of the nations are idols: but the Lord made the heavens. 6 Honour and majesty are before him: strength and beauty are in his… Read the whole commentary →