Psalms 66:4

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 66:4 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “All the earth shall worship thee, And shall sing unto thee; They shall sing to thy name. Selah” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

All the earth shall worship thee, And shall sing unto thee; They shall sing to thy name. Selah
Psalms 66:4 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 66

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
4All the earth shall worship thee, And shall sing unto thee; They shall sing to thy name. Selah

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“All the earth shall worship thee, etc.] The Messiah, who is equal with God; the Creator of men; the Redeemer of his people; the Head of the church, and King of saints; their Lord, and therefore to be worshipped; with internal worship, in the exercise of faith, hope, and love; and with external worship, in the word and ordinances, by prayer and praise, public and private. This universal worship, that will be yielded him, will be in the latter day; which shows that this psalm respects those times, when Christ shall be King over all the earth, and his name, worship, and religion, one, (<381409>Zechariah 14:9,16 <661504>Revelation 15:4); and shall sing unto thee; the song of Moses and the Lamb,…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“All the earth shall worship thee - That is, all the inhabitants of the world will bow down before thee, or render thee homage. The time will come when thy right to reign will be universally acknowledged, or when thou wilt everywhere be adored as the true God. This is in accordance with all the statements in the Bible. See the notes at Psalms 22:27; Compare the notes at Isaiah 45:23; notes at Romans 14:11. And shall sing unto thee - Shall celebrate thy praises. “To thy name.” To thee. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Psa 22:27, Psa 65:5, Psa 67:2, Psa 67:3, Psa 96:1, Psa 96:2, Psa 117:1; Isa 2:2-4, Isa 11:9, Isa 42:10-12; Isa 49:22, Isa 49:23; Dan 7:14; Mal 1:11; Rev 15:4 Psalms 66:5”
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