Psalms 96:5
For, all the gods of the peoples, are things of nought—But, Yahweh, made, the heavens.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
For all the gods of the nations are idols: but the LORD made the heavens.
In Context
4For great is Yahweh, and worthy to be mightily praised, To be revered is he above all gods;
6Praise and majesty, are before him, Strength and beauty, are in his sanctuary.
Cross References
Psalms 8:4What was weak man, that thou shouldst make mention of him? or the son of the earthborn, that thou shouldst set him in charge?
Psalms 115:15Blessed are ye of Yahweh, who made the heavens and the earth:
Psalms 135:18Like unto them, shall be they who make them, every one who trusteth in them.
Isaiah 42:5Thus, saith GOD himself—Yahweh,—Creator of the heavens that stretched them forth, Out-spreader of earth, and the products thereof,—Giver of breath to the people thereon, And of spirit to them who walk therein,
Isaiah 46:1Bel, hath crouched, Nebo, is cowering, Their images, are delivered up to beast and to cattle,—The things ye carried about, are become a load, A burden, to the weary!
Jeremiah 10:11Thus, shall ye say unto them, The gods that made not the heavens, And the earth, Shall perish out of 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 →