Psalms 96:5
For all the gods of the nations are idols; but the Lord hath made the heavens.
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
For all the gods of the nations are idols: but the LORD made the heavens.
In Context
4For the Lord is great, and greatly praised: he is to be feared above all gods.
6Glory and majesty are before him: strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.
Cross References
Psalms 8:4(8:5) What is the mortal, that thou rememberest him? and the son of man, that thou thinkest of him:
Psalms 115:15Blessed are ye of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
Psalms 135:18Like them are those that make them, every one that trusteth in them.
Isaiah 42:5Thus hath said God the Lord, he that created the heavens, and stretched them out; he that spread forth the earth, and the things which come out of it; he that giveth breath unto the people upon it, and spirit to those that walk thereon:
Isaiah 46:1Bel is bowed down, Nebo sinketh, their idols are [delivered] unto the beasts, and unto the cattle; those which were once carried by you are now laden up a burden to the weary beasts.
Jeremiah 10:11Thus shall ye say unto them, The gods that have not made the heavens and the earth, shall perish away from the earth, and from under these heavens.
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 →