Psalms 99:3
Let them thank his Name—great and reverend, Holy, is he!
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
Let them praise thy great and terrible name; for it is holy.
In Context
2Yahweh, in Zion, is great, And, high, is he over all the peoples.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 7:21Thou shalt not be affrighted at their presence,—for Yahweh thy God in thy midst is a Go great and to be revered.
Joshua 24:19Then said Joshua unto the people—Ye cannot serve Yahweh, for, a holy God, he is, a jealous GOD, he is, he will not forgive your transgression, nor your sins.
Nehemiah 1:5and said, I beseech thee, O Yahweh God of the heavens, the great and fearful GOD,—keeping the covenant and lovingkindness for them who love him and keep his commandments:
Nehemiah 9:5Then said the Levites—Jeshua and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, Pethahiah, Stand up, bless Yahweh your God, from age to age,—Yea let them bless thy glorious Name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise.
Psalms 66:3Say unto God—How fearful in thy doings, Through the abounding of thy power, shall thy foes come cringing unto thee;
Psalms 76:12He cutteth off the spirit of nobles, he is of reverend majesty to the kings of the earth.
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 →