Psalms 66:2

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 66:2 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Sing forth the glory of his name: Make his praise glorious.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Sing forth the glory of his name: Make his praise glorious.
Psalms 66:2 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 66

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
2Sing forth the glory of his name: Make his praise glorious.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Sing forth the honour of his name, etc.] Meaning not any particular names of the Messiah, such as in (<230906>Isaiah 9:6 7:14); or his name “Jesus”, a Saviour; though they are all honourable and glorious, and furnish out sufficient matter for a song: but rather that by which he was made known to the sons of men, his Gospel; (see <440915>Acts 9:15). Which is a glorious Gospel; the truths of which may be expressed in a song of praise, to the honour and glory of Christ, and to the instruction and profit of men, (<510316>Colossians 3:16). Or rather Christ himself is meant; his name often designs himself, (<401221>Matthew 12:21 <190910>Psalm 9:10 <201810>Proverbs 18:10). There that is due unto…”
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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
“his name--as in Psa 29:2. make his praise glorious--literally, "place honor, His praise," or, "as to His praise"; that is, let His praise be such as will glorify Him, or, be honorable to Him.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Sing forth the honor of his name - That is, Celebrate in appropriate praise the honor due to his name. Make that honor known in connection with songs. Make his praise glorious - literally, “place honor, his praise;” that is, Give him honor; give him praise. The meaning is, Set forth his praise with songs - with music - with shouts; - that will be the appropriate expression of the praise which is due to him. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“66:2 The glory of his name represents the perfection of God’s character.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Psa 47:6, Psa 47:7, Psa 72:18, Psa 96:3-10, Psa 105:2, Psa 105:3, Psa 106:2, Psa 107:15, Psa 107:22; Ch1 29:10-13; Neh 9:5; Isa 6:3, Isa 12:4-6, Isa 49:13; Rev 4:8-11, Rev 5:13 Psalms 66:3”
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