Psalms 99:2

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 99:2 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Jehovah is great in Zion; And he is high above all the peoples.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Jehovah is great in Zion; And he is high above all the peoples.
Psalms 99:2 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 99

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
2Jehovah is great in Zion; And he is high above all the peoples.

What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The Lord is great in Zion - Compare Psalms 95:3. The meaning here is, not that God is “absolutely” great - which is indeed true - but that there is a sense in which he has shown himself great “in Zion;” that is, in his manifestations toward his own people. He has evinced power in their behalf; he has interposed for them in times of danger; he has so discomfited their enemies as to show that he is a great God - a God worthy to be adored. And he is high above all the people - Above all the nations. He has them under his control. He rules over all. The God who rules in Zion also rules all the nations of the earth; and his people, therefore, have special occasion to praise him. return to 'Top of…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“great: Psa 48:1-3, Psa 50:2, Psa 76:1, Psa 76:2; Isa 12:6, Isa 14:32; Heb 12:22-24; Rev 14:1-5 high: Psa 66:7, Psa 97:9; Dan 4:34, Dan 4:35; Jam 4:6, Jam 4:7 Psalms 99:3”
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