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Psalms 99:3

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 99:3 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Let them praise thy great and terrible name: Holy is he.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Let them praise thy great and terrible name: Holy is he.
Psalms 99:3 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 99

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
1Jehovah reigneth; let the peoples tremble: He sitteth [above] the cherubim; let the earth be moved.
2Jehovah is great in Zion; And he is high above all the peoples.
3Let them praise thy great and terrible name: Holy is he.
4The king`s strength also loveth justice; Thou dost establish equity; Thou executest justice and righteousness in Jacob.
5Exalt ye Jehovah our God, And worship at his footstool: Holy is he.
6Moses and Aaron among his priests, And Samuel among them that call upon his name; They called upon Jehovah, and he answered them.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Let them praise thy great and terrible name - The word rendered “terrible” means “to be feared or reverenced;” that is, his name - his being - he himself - is suited to inspire awe and reverence. The word “them” here refers to the nations over whom God reigns. It is a call on them to praise their king and their God. For it is holy - See the notes at Isaiah 6:3; notes at Revelation 4:8. The fact that God “is” holy - that he is pure and righteous - that he cannot look upon sin but with abhorrence - is a just foundation for universal praise. Who could worship or honor a God who was not pure and holy? return to 'Top of Page'”
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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
“Them - All people. Psalms 99:4”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“thy great: Psa 66:3, Psa 76:12; Deu 7:21, Deu 28:58; Neh 1:5, Neh 4:14, Neh 9:32; Jer 20:11 for it: Psa 111:9, Psa 145:17; Jos 24:19; Sa1 2:2; Isa 6:3; Joh 17:11; Rev 4:8; Rev 15:3, Rev 15:4 Psalms 99:4”
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