Psalms 96:6

"For all the gods of the peoples are idols, but the LORD made the heavens."

Key Reflection

This verse underscores that while other nations may worship false gods, the true and living God created the heavens, asserting His supremacy over all false deities. It highlights a contrast between the emptiness of idols and the majesty of the Creator who fashioned the cosmos.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Honour and majesty are before him -This part of the verse is taken literally from1 Chronicles 16:27. The meaning is, that that which constitutes honor, glory, majesty, is in his presence, or wherever he is. Whereever he manifests himself, there are the exhibitions of honor and majesty. They are always the accompaniments of his presence. Strength and beauty are in his sanctuary -This is slightly varied from the parallel passage in1 Chronicles 16:27. The word rendered “strength” is in both places the same.

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