Psalms 96:3

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 96:3 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Declare his glory among the nations, His marvellous works among all the peoples.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Declare his glory among the nations, His marvellous works among all the peoples.
Psalms 96:3 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 96

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
3Declare his glory among the nations, His marvellous works among all the peoples.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Praise him with the sound of the trumpet, etc.] Which was used in calling the assembly together, for worship and on other occasions; and at the feast of blowing of trumpets, and in the year of jubilee, (<041001>Numbers 10:1,2 <032323>Leviticus 23:23 25:9,10); and by the priests in temple service, (<131606>1 Chronicles 16:6,42); and was typical of the Gospel, which gives a certain and joyful sound, and is the cause and means of praising God, (<232713>Isaiah 27:13); praise him with the psaltery; to which psalms were sung; and harp; which were instruments of music, both used in divine worship under the former dispensation; and in which David was well skilled and delighted, and appointed proper…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Declare his glory among the heathen - Among the nations; the people who are not Hebrews. The meaning is, Let it be proclaimed in all lands, among all people. Let it not be confined to those who are professedly his people, but let it be announced everywhere. This is copied literally from 1 Chronicles 16:24. His wonders among all people - His “marvelous works;” those things which are suited to produce astonishment in the mind. The reference is to those works and doings of God which lie so far beyond the power of any created being, and which by their vastness, their wisdom, and their benevolence, are suited to produce a deep impression on the human mind. 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 72:18, Psa 72:19, Psa 117:1, Psa 117:2; Isa 19:23-25, Isa 49:6; Dan 4:1-3, Dan 6:26, Dan 6:27; Mic 4:2; Zac 9:10; Mat 28:19; Luk 24:47; Rev 14:6, Rev 14:7 Psalms 96:4”
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