Psalms 99:3
Let them praise thy great and terrible name; for it is holy.
Webster Bible
In The King James Version
Let them praise thy great and terrible name; for it is holy.
In Context
2The LORD is great in Zion; and he is high above all people.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 7:21Thou shalt not be affrighted at them: for the LORD thy God is among you, a mighty God and terrible.
Joshua 24:19And Joshua said to the people, Ye cannot serve the LORD: for he is a holy God; he is a jealous God; he will not forgive your transgressions, nor your sins.
Nehemiah 1:5And said, I beseech thee, O LORD God of heaven, the great and terrible God, that keepeth covenant and mercy for them that love him and observe his commandments:
Nehemiah 9:5Then the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabniah, Sherebiah, Hodijah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah, said, Stand up and bless the LORD your God for ever and ever: and blessed be thy glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise.
Psalms 66:3Say to God, How terrible art thou in thy works! through the greatness of thy power shall thy enemies submit themselves to thee.
Psalms 76:12He shall cut off the spirit of princes: he is terrible 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 →