Psalms 99:2
Yahweh is a mighty king in Jerusalem; but he is also the supreme ruler of all people-groups.
Translation for Translators
In The King James Version
The LORD is great in Zion; and he is high above all the people.
In Context
3So they should praise him because he is very great/powerful; and he is holy!
Cross References
Psalms 47:3He enabled us to defeat the armies of the people-groups that lived in Canaan.
Psalms 48:1Yahweh is great, and he deserves to be greatly praised in the city where he lives, which is built on Zion, his sacred hill.
Psalms 66:7By his great power he rules forever, and he keeps watching all the nations to see what things they do, so those nations that want to rebel against him should not be proud. (Think about that!)
Psalms 97:9Yahweh is the supreme king over all the earth; he has very great power, and all the other gods have no power at all.
Isaiah 12:6You people of Jerusalem, shout joyfully to praise Yahweh, because he is the great Holy One whom we Israeli people worship, and he lives among us!”
Daniel 4:34“After those seven years ended, I, Nebuchadnezzar, looked up toward heaven, and I acknowledged that what God said was true. Then I could think correctly again. I praised and worshiped the Supreme God, and I honored him, the one who lives forever. He rules forever; his kingdom will never end.
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 →