Psalms 96:4
For great is the LORD, and highly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
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 things of nought; but the LORD made the heavens.
Cross References
Exodus 18:11Now I know that the LORD is greater than all gods; yea, for that they dealt proudly against them.'
2 Chronicles 2:4(2-3) Behold, I am about to build a house for the name of the LORD 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 appointed seasons of the LORD our God. This is an ordinance for ever to Israel.
Psalms 18:3(18-4) Praised, I cry, is the LORD, and I am saved from mine enemies.
Psalms 66:3Say unto God: 'How tremendous is Thy work! Through the greatness of Thy power shall Thine enemies dwindle away before Thee.
Psalms 76:7(76-8) Thou, even Thou, art terrible; and who may stand in Thy sight when once Thou art angry?
Psalms 89:7(89-8) A God dreaded in the great council of the holy ones, and feared of all them that are 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 →