Psalms 93:5

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 93:5 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Thy testimonies are very sure: Holiness becometh thy house, O Jehovah, for evermore. Psalm 94” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Thy testimonies are very sure: Holiness becometh thy house, O Jehovah, for evermore. Psalm 94
Psalms 93:5 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 93

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
5Thy testimonies are very sure: Holiness becometh thy house, O Jehovah, for evermore. Psalm 94

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Exalt ye the Lord our God, etc.] Christ, who is Lord of all, and Immanuel, God with us, God in our nature, our Lord and our God; exalt him in his person, as God over all, blessed for ever; in his offices of Prophet, Priest, and King, by hearkening to his word, by trusting in his blood, righteousness, and sacrifice, and by submitting to his ordinances, and obeying his commands; exalt him in heart, thought, and affection, thinking highly of him, and affectionately loving him; exalt and extol him in words, speak of his love and loveliness, and of the great things he has done; exalt him in private and in public, in the family and in the house of God; make mention of him everywhere, that his name…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Thy testimonies are very sure - All that thou hast borne witness to; all that thou hast affirmed or declared to be true. This would embrace “all that” God has spoken, whether his law, his promises, his commands, his prophecies, or his statements of what has occurred and of what will occur. See the notes at Psalms 19:7. Holiness becometh thine house, O Lord - The psalm seems to have been intended to be used in the sanctuary, as a part of public worship, and the word “holiness” here would seem to mean a proper respect for God; confidence in him; a state of mind free from all doubt, and from all that is impure. Perhaps there may be here, also, the idea that in all the convulsions of the world;…”
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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
“Testimonies - Thy promises, which no less than the precepts are God's testimonies, or the witnesses, or declarations of his will to mankind. He seems here to speak of those precious promises concerning the erection of his kingdom in the world by the Messiah. Holiness - It becometh thy people to be holy in all their approach to thee. Next: Psalms Chapter 94”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“93:5 Through his stable rule and royal laws, the Lord orders the world. • Your reign (literally your house): The house from which God reigns might be the Lord’s heavenly palace or the earthly Temple.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Thy: Psa 19:7, Psa 19:8, Psa 119:111, Psa 119:129, Psa 119:138, Psa 119:144; Isa 8:20; Mat 24:35; Heb 6:17, Heb 6:18; Jo1 5:9-13 holiness: Psa 5:4-7, Psa 99:5, Psa 99:9; Lev 10:3, Lev 19:2; Isa 52:11; Zac 14:20, Zac 14:21; Joh 4:24; Co1 3:16, Co1 3:17; Heb 12:14; Rev 21:27 for ever: Heb. to length of days Next: Psalms Chapter 94”
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