Geneva Bible Translation NotesPsalms 99
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Read Psalms 99 in the BiblePsalms 99:3
Let them {b} praise thy great and terrible name; [for] it [is] holy.
(b) Though the wicked rage against God, the godly will praise his Name and mighty power.
(b) Though the wicked rage against God, the godly will praise his Name and mighty power.
Psalms 99:5
Exalt ye the LORD our God, and worship at his {c} footstool; [for] he [is] holy.
(c) That is, before his temple or ark, where he promised to hear when they worshipped him, as now he promises his spiritual presence, wherever his Church is assembled.
(c) That is, before his temple or ark, where he promised to hear when they worshipped him, as now he promises his spiritual presence, wherever his Church is assembled.
Psalms 99:6
Moses and Aaron among his priests, {d} and Samuel among them that call upon his name; they called upon the LORD, and he answered them.
(d) Under these three he comprehends the whole people of Israel, with whom God made his promise.
(d) Under these three he comprehends the whole people of Israel, with whom God made his promise.
Psalms 99:8
Thou answeredst them, O LORD our God: thou wast a God that forgavest them, though thou tookest vengeance of {e} their inventions.
(e) The more liberally God deals with his people, the more he punishes them who abuse his benefits.
(e) The more liberally God deals with his people, the more he punishes them who abuse his benefits.
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Psalms 99:1
(a) When God delivers his Church all the enemies will have reason to tremble.