Psalms 96:4
For great is Jehovah, and greatly to be praised: He is to be feared above all gods.
American Standard Version
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 marvellous 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; yea, in the thing wherein they dealt proudly against them.
2 Chronicles 2:4Behold, I am about to build a house for the name of Jehovah my God, to dedicate it to him, and to burn before him incense of sweet spices, and for the continual showbread, and for the burnt-offerings morning and evening, 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 worthy to be praised: So shall I be saved from mine enemies.
Psalms 66:3Say unto God, How terrible are thy works! Through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee.
Psalms 76:7Thou, even thou, art to be feared; And who may stand in thy sight when once thou art angry?
Psalms 89:7A God very terrible in the council of the holy ones, And to be feared above all them 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 →