Psalms 96:4
For the Lord is great and much to be praysed: he is to be feared aboue all gods.
Geneva Bible 1599
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 all nations, and his wonders among all people.
5For all the gods of the people are idoles: but the Lord made the heauens.
Cross References
Exodus 18:11Now I know that the Lord is greater then all the gods: for as they haue dealt proudly with them, so are they recompensed.
2 Chronicles 2:4Behold, I buylde an house vnto the Name of the Lord my God, to sanctifie it vnto him, and to burne sweete incense before him, and for the continuall shewbread, and for the burnt offrings of the morning and euening, on the Sabbath dayes, and in the new moneths, and in the solemne feastes of the Lord our God: this is a perpetuall thing for Israel.
Psalms 18:3I will call vpon the Lord, which is worthie to be praysed: so shall I be safe from mine enemies.
Psalms 66:3Say vnto God, Howe terrible art thou in thy workes! through the greatnesse of thy power shall thine enemies be in subiection vnto thee.
Psalms 76:7Thou, euen thou art to be feared: and who shall stand in thy sight, when thou art angrie!
Psalms 89:7God is very terrible in the assemblie of the Saints, and to be reuerenced aboue 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 →