Psalms 29:2

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 29:2 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Ascribe unto Jehovah the glory due unto his name; Worship Jehovah in holy array.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Ascribe unto Jehovah the glory due unto his name; Worship Jehovah in holy array.
Psalms 29:2 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 29

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
2Ascribe unto Jehovah the glory due unto his name; Worship Jehovah in holy array.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Give unto the Lord the glory due to his name, etc.] Or “the glory of his name” f440: which is suitable to his nature, agreeable to his perfections, and which belongs unto him on account of his works; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; the Lord is only to be worshipped, and not any creature, angels or men; not Jehovah the Father only, who is to be worshipped in spirit and in truth; but the Son of God, and the Holy Ghost also, being of the same nature, and possessed of the same perfections; and that with both internal and external worship; and in true holiness, in which there is a real beauty: holiness is the beauty of God himself, he is glorious in it; it is the beauty of angels, it…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“name--as (Psa 5:11; Psa 8:1). beauty of holiness--the loveliness of a spiritual worship, of which the perceptible beauty of the sanctuary worship was but a type.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name - Margin: “the honor of his name.” The honor of His name is that which is due to it, or which properly belongs to it. The “name” is put here, as it often is, for God Himself; and the meaning is, “Ascribe to God the honor that is properly his due.” This is a claim addressed to the angels; it is a claim certainly not less binding on people. It is practically a call upon all creatures in the universe to ascribe due honor to God. Worship the Lord - This exhortation is made particularly in view of the manifestations of His power in the storm. The idea is, that one who is capable of putting forth such power as is displayed in a tempest, has a claim to…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Give, &c. - The honour which he deserves: own him as the Almighty, and the only true God. Holiness - Or, in his holy and beautiful house. Psalms 29:3”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Give: Ch1 16:28, Ch1 16:29 glory: etc. Heb. honour of his name, Psa 96:6, Psa 96:8, Psa 97:9, Psa 113:3-6, Psa 145:3-7 worship: Psa 27:4, Psa 96:9; Ch2 20:21 the beauty of holiness: or, his glorious sanctuary, Psa 90:17 Psalms 29:3”
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