Psalms 96:4
For Yahweh is great and is to be praised greatly. 1 He is to be feared above all other gods. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
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, 1 his marvelous deeds among all the nations. 1
5For all the gods of the nations are idols, 1 but it is Yahweh who made the heavens. 1
Cross References
Exodus 18:11Now I know that Yahweh is greater than all the gods, because when the Egyptians treated the Israelites arrogantly, God rescued his people.”
2 Chronicles 2:4See, I am about to build a house for the name of Yahweh my God, to set it apart to him, to burn incense of sweet spices before him, to set out the bread of the presence, and for the burnt offerings morning and evening, on the Sabbaths and on the new moons, and on the appointed feasts for Yahweh our God. This is forever, for Israel.
Psalms 18:3I will call on Yahweh who is worthy to be praised, and I will be saved from my enemies. 1
Psalms 66:3Say to God, “How terrifying are your deeds! 1 By the greatness of your power your enemies will submit to you. 1
Psalms 76:7You, yes you, are to be feared; 1 who can stand in your sight when you are angry? 1
Psalms 89:7He is a God who is greatly honored in the council of the holy ones 1 and is awesome among all who surround him. 1
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 →