Psalms 99:2

"The LORD reigns! Let the peoples tremble. He sits enthroned among the cherubim. Let the earth be moved."

Key Reflection

In Psalms 99:2, the psalmist declares that "The LORD reigns! Let the peoples tremble." This proclamation underscores the sovereignty and majesty of God. The command for the nations to tremble reflects a deep reverence and awe before His power, highlighting the authority He holds over all creation. Additionally, the verse mentions that "He sits enthroned among the cherubim," which invokes imagery of divine majesty and emphasizes God's transcendent glory, reinforcing the idea that His rule is both absolute and majestic.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

The Lord is great in Zion -ComparePsalms 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.

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