Psalms 104:2
"Bless the LORD, my soul. The LORD, my God, you are very great. You are clothed with honor and majesty."
Key Reflection
Psalms 104:2 opens with a call to bless the Lord, speaking directly from the heart of the psalmist. The imagery of the LORD being "clothed with honor and majesty" (WEB) is rich with significance, drawing on the cultural context where clothing often symbolized status and divine presence. Just as kings were adorned with finery to signify their authority and godliness, so too does this verse attribute such splendor to God, emphasizing His exalted nature and reign over all creation.
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From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes