Psalms 96:9

Psalms 96:9 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth.
• New International Version (NIV)Worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness; tremble before him, all the earth.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness; tremble before him, all the earth!
• New King James Version (NKJV)Oh, worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness! Tremble before Him, all the earth.

Context of Psalms 96:9

7O nations of the world, recognize the Lord; recognize that the Lord is glorious and strong. 8Give to the Lord the glory he deserves! Bring your offering and come into his courts. Worship the Lord in all his holy splendor. Let all the earth tremble before him. 10Tell all the nations, “The Lord reigns!” The world stands firm and cannot be shaken. He will judge all peoples fairly. 11Let the heavens be glad, and the earth rejoice! Let the sea and everything in it shout his praise!

Psalms 96:9 word by word

הִשְׁתַּחֲו֣וּ לַ֭יהוָה בְּהַדְרַת־קֹ֑דֶשׁ חִ֥ילוּ מִ֝פָּנָ֗יו כָּל־הָאָֽרֶץ׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• O worshipשָׁחָהshâchâh · to bowH7812
• the Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• in the beautyהֲדָרָהhădârâh · adornmentH1927
• of holinessקֹ֫דֶשׁqôdesh · holinessH6944
• fearחוּלchûl chîyl · to twist: trembleH2342
• beforeפָּנֶהpânîym · face: beforeH6440
• him, all the earthאֶ֫רֶץ'erets · land: country/planetH776

Cross-references for Psalms 96:9

• Psalms 29:2Honor the Lord for the glory of his name. Worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness.
• Psalms 119:3They do not compromise with evil, and they walk only in his paths.
• Ezra 7:27Praise the Lord, the God of our ancestors, who made the king want to beautify the Temple of the Lord in Jerusalem!
• Ezekiel 7:20They were proud of their beautiful jewelry and used it to make detestable idols and vile images. Therefore, I will make all their wealth disgusting to them.
• Daniel 11:45He will stop between the glorious holy mountain and the sea and will pitch his royal tents. But while he is there, his time will suddenly run out, and no one will help him.
• Luke 21:5Some of his disciples began talking about the majestic stonework of the Temple and the memorial decorations on the walls. But Jesus said,
• Psalms 33:8Let the whole world fear the Lord, and let everyone stand in awe of him.
• Psalms 76:7No wonder you are greatly feared! Who can stand before you when your anger explodes?

Commentaries on Psalms 96:9

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 9Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness - I think קדש בהדרת behadrath kodesh, signifies holy ornaments, such as the high priest wore in his ministrations. These were given him for glory and beauty; and the psalmist calls on him to put on his sacerdotal garments, to bring his offering, מנחה minchah, and come into the courts of the Lord, and perform his functions, and make intercession for the people.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 9O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness - This verse is literally taken from 1 Chronicles 16:29-30. The margin here is, “in the glorious sanctuary.” The Septuagint, ̓ ̓͂ͅ ̔́ͅ en aulē hagia - “in his holy court.” So the Latin Vulgate. On the meanings of the expression, see the notes at Psalm 29:2. Fear before him, all the earth - All lands; all people. The word rendered “fear” means properly to writhe, to twist, to be in pain; and then, to tremble…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 9Worshipers should tremble in awe (Psalm 96:4; see 18:7–15; 97:4) at the splendor of the Lord’s great power and holiness (Hebrews 12:25).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 7-97-9. Give--or, "ascribe" (Psa 29:1) due honor to Him, by acts of appointed and solemn worship in His house.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 96:9

• Church
• Fear of God
• Jesus, the Christ
• Praise
• Worship

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Commentaries on Psalms 96

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings