Psalms 96:4
For great is Yahweh, and worthy to be mightily praised, To be revered is he above all gods;
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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
3Recount, Among the nations, his glory, Among all the peoples, his wonders.
5For, all the gods of the peoples, are things of nought—But, Yahweh, made, the heavens.
Cross References
Exodus 18:11Now, I know, that, greater, is Yahweh than all the gods,—Even in the thing wherein they were arrogant over them.
2 Chronicles 2:4lo! I, am about to build a house for the Name of Yahweh my God, to hallow unto him—to burn before him sweet incense, and for a continual setting in array, and to offer ascending-sacrifices morning and evening, on the sabbaths, and on the new moons, and on the appointed feasts of Yahweh our God,-age-abiding, is this [law] for Israel.
Psalms 18:3As one worthy to be praised, called I on Yahweh,—And, from my foes, was I saved.
Psalms 66:3Say unto God—How fearful in thy doings, Through the abounding of thy power, shall thy foes come cringing unto thee;
Psalms 76:7As for thee, to be feared thou art! Who then shall stand before thee, because of the power of thine anger?
Psalms 89:7A GOD inspiring awe in the circle of the holy ones, exceedingly, And to be reverenced above all who are round 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 →