Psalms 96:7

"Honor and majesty are before him. Strength and beauty are in his sanctuary."

Key Reflection

In Psalms 96:7, the author emphasizes the presence of divine honor and majesty, indicating that these attributes are inherent in God's very essence. The phrase "Strength and beauty are in his sanctuary" highlights that within God’s sacred space, His power and aesthetic glory are manifest, reflecting His divine nature even in the holy places where He is worshipped. This verse underscores the idea that God's greatness is not confined to any specific location but radiates from Him into the sanctuities He has established.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Give unto the Lord -Ascribe unto the Lord - to Yahweh. This is extracted literally from1 Chronicles 16:28. O ye kindreds of the people -Hebrew, “Families” of the people: people, as united by family ties. The idea is that of worship not merely as individuals, nor as a mere “aggregate” of individuals united by no common bonds, but as those united by strong ties; bound by blood and affection; constituted into communities. It is a call on such to worship God in their capacity as thus bound together; to come as families and to worship God. In other words, it is a call on families “as such” to acknowledge God. A family is a proper place where to honor God.

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