Psalms 96:4
For the Lord is great, and greatly praised: he is to be feared above all gods.
Leeser Tanakh
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
3Relate among the nations his honor, among all the people his wonders.
5For all the gods of the nations are idols; but the Lord hath made the heavens.
Cross References
Exodus 18:11Now I know that the Eternal is great above all gods; for by the very thing wherein they sinned presumptuously was punishment brought upon them.
2 Chronicles 2:4(2:3) Behold, I am building a house to the name of the Lord my God, to sanctify it to him, to burn before him incense of spices, and for the continual rows of show-bread, and for the burnt-offerings at morning and evening, on the sabbaths, and on the new-moons, and on the stated festivals of the Lord our God: this being for ever obligatory on Israel.
Psalms 18:3(18:4) Praised, I cried, be the Lord, and from my enemies was I saved.
Psalms 66:3Say unto God, How fear-inspiring is every one of thy works! through the greatness of thy strength will thy enemies yield feigned obedience unto thee.
Psalms 76:7(76:8) Thou—thou art to be feared: and who may stand in thy sight when once thy anger [is kindled]?
Psalms 89:7(89:8) God is greatly terrific in the secret council of the holy ones and fear-inspiring over all 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 →