Psalms 99:3
Let them give praise to thy great name: for it is terrible and holy:
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
Let them praise thy great and terrible name; for it is holy.
In Context
2The Lord is great in Sion, and high above all people.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 7:21Thou shalt not fear them, because the Lord thy God is in the midst of thee, a God mighty and terrible:
Joshua 24:19And Josue said to the people: You will not be able to serve the Lord: for he is a holy God, and mighty and jealous, and will not forgive your wickedness and sins.
Nehemiah 1:5And I said: WI beseech thee, 0 Lord God of heaven, strong, great, and terrible, who keepest covenant and mercy with those that love thee, and keep thy commandments :
Nehemiah 9:5And the Levites Josue and Cedmihel, Bonni, Hasebnia, Serebia, Oduia, Sebnia, and Phathahia, said: Arise, bless the Lord your God from eternity to eternity: and blessed be the high name of thy glory with all blessing and praise.
Psalms 66:3Say unto God, How terrible are thy works, O Lord! in the multitude of thy strength thy enemies shall lie to thee.
Psalms 76:12Vow ye, and pay to the Lord your God: all you that are round about him bring presents. To him that is terrible,
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 →