New International Version Worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness; tremble before him, all the earth. New Living Translation Worship the LORD in all his holy splendor. Let all the earth tremble before him. English Standard Version Worship the LORD in the splendor of holiness; tremble before him, all the earth! Berean Standard Bible Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness; tremble before Him, all the earth. Berean Literal Bible Bow down before YHWH in the splendor of His holiness; tremble before Him, all the earth! King James Bible O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth. New King James Version Oh, worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness! Tremble before Him, all the earth. New American Standard Bible Worship the LORD in holy attire; Tremble before Him, all the earth. NASB 1995 Worship the LORD in holy attire; Tremble before Him, all the earth. NASB 1977 Worship the LORD in holy attire; Tremble before Him, all the earth. Legacy Standard Bible Worship Yahweh in the splendor of holiness; Tremble before Him, all the earth. Amplified Bible Worship the LORD in the splendor of holiness; Tremble [in submissive wonder] before Him, all the earth. Berean Annotated Bible Worship the LORD {YHWH} in the splendor of His holiness; tremble before Him, all the earth. Christian Standard Bible Worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness; let the whole earth tremble before him. Holman Christian Standard Bible Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness; tremble before Him, all the earth. American Standard Version Oh worship Jehovah in holy array: Tremble before him, all the earth. Contemporary English Version Everyone on earth, now tremble and worship the LORD, majestic and holy." English Revised Version O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness: tremble before him, all the earth. GOD'S WORD® Translation Worship the LORD in [his] holy splendor. Tremble in his presence, all the earth! Good News Translation Bow down before the Holy One when he appears; tremble before him, all the earth! International Standard Version Worship the LORD in holy splendor; tremble before him, all the earth. NET Bible Worship the LORD in holy attire! Tremble before him, all the earth! New Heart English Bible Worship the LORD in holy array. Tremble before him, all the earth. Webster's Bible Translation O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleWorship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness; tremble before Him, all the earth. World English Bible Worship Yahweh in holy array. Tremble before him, all the earth. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBow yourselves to YHWH, "" In the honor of holiness, "" Be afraid of His presence, all the earth. Berean Literal Bible Bow down before YHWH in the splendor of His holiness; tremble before Him, all the earth! Young's Literal Translation Bow yourselves to Jehovah, In the honour of holiness, Be afraid of His presence, all the earth. Smith's Literal Translation Worship ye to Jehovah in the ornaments of holiness: tremble ye from his face, all the earth. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims Bibleadore ye the Lord in his holy court. Let all the earth be moved at his presence. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible bow down to the LORD, splendid in holiness. Tremble before him, all the earth; New Revised Standard Version Worship the LORD in holy splendor; tremble before him, all the earth. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleO worship the LORD in the temple of holiness; tremble before him, all the earth. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Worship LORD JEHOVAH in the court of his Holiness. All the Earth will shake from before him! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness; Tremble before Him, all the earth. Brenton Septuagint Translation Worship the Lord in his holy court: let all the earth tremble before him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Sing to the LORD, All the Earth…8Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and enter His courts. 9Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness; tremble before Him, all the earth. 10Declare among the nations: “The LORD reigns!” The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved; He will judge the peoples with equity.… Cross References Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness; Psalm 29:2 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness. 1 Chronicles 16:29 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and come before Him. Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness; Exodus 15:11 Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You—majestic in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders? tremble before Him, all the earth. Psalm 114:7 Tremble, O earth, at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God of Jacob, Habakkuk 2:20 But the LORD is in His holy temple; let all the earth be silent before Him. Psalm 67:7 God blesses us, that all the ends of the earth shall fear Him. Isaiah 66:23 From one New Moon to another and from one Sabbath to another, all mankind will come to worship before Me,” says the LORD. Revelation 14:7 And he said in a loud voice, “Fear God and give Him glory, because the hour of His judgment has come. Worship the One who made the heavens and the earth and the sea and the springs of waters.” Revelation 15:4 Who will not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before You, for Your righteous acts have been revealed.” Hebrews 12:28-29 Therefore, since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us be filled with gratitude, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe. / “For our God is a consuming fire.” John 4:23-24 But a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth, for the Father is seeking such as these to worship Him. / God is Spirit, and His worshipers must worship Him in spirit and in truth.” Philippians 3:3 For it is we who are the circumcision, we who worship by the Spirit of God, who glory in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh— Romans 12:1 Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. 1 Peter 2:5 you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. Malachi 1:11 For My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place, incense and pure offerings will be presented in My name, because My name will be great among the nations,” says the LORD of Hosts. Isaiah 60:13 The glory of Lebanon will come to you—its cypress, elm, and boxwood together—to adorn the place of My sanctuary, and I will glorify the place of My feet. Treasury of Scripture O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth. in the beauty of holiness. Psalm 29:2 Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness. Psalm 119:3 They also do no iniquity: they walk in his ways. Ezra 7:27 Blessed be the LORD God of our fathers, which hath put such a thing as this in the king's heart, to beautify the house of the LORD which is in Jerusalem: fear Psalm 33:8 Let all the earth fear the LORD: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him. Psalm 76:7,11 Thou, even thou, art to be feared: and who may stand in thy sight when once thou art angry? … Jump to Previous Afraid Array Attire Beauty Bow Earth Fear Holiness Holy Honour Presence Robes Splendor Splendour Tremble Worship YourselvesJump to Next Afraid Array Attire Beauty Bow Earth Fear Holiness Holy Honour Presence Robes Splendor Splendour Tremble Worship YourselvesPsalm 96 1. An exhortation to praise God4. for his greatness 8. for his kingdom 11. for his general judgment Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness; God’s holiness displays His absolute purity, majesty, and separation from all sin. Israel’s worship was ordered around this reality, with priests, sacrifices, and the sanctuary emphasizing that sinful people could not approach a holy God casually. The call directs all worshipers to honor Him according to His holy character. Psa 29:2 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; worship the LORD… tremble before Him, all the earth. Every nation stands accountable before the Creator and King. The fear and trembling commanded here signify deep respect and reverent awe before God’s power, righteousness, and authority. Though Israel received God’s covenant promises, His rule extends over the whole earth, and all peoples are summoned to acknowledge Him. Psa 114:7 Tremble, O earth, at the presence of the Lord… Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The central figure in this verse, representing the God of Israel, who is to be worshiped in holiness. 2. The Earth Refers to all inhabitants of the world, emphasizing the universal call to worship and reverence God. 3. Worship The act of revering and honoring God, which is central to the verse's message. 4. Holiness The divine attribute of God, highlighting His purity and separateness from sin. 5. Tremble A response of awe and reverence, indicating the appropriate attitude of worshipers before God. Teaching Points The Call to WorshipWorship is not just a ritual but a heartfelt response to God's holiness and majesty. True worship involves recognizing God's splendor and approaching Him with reverence. Understanding Holiness God's holiness is central to His character and should inspire awe and respect. Believers are called to reflect God's holiness in their lives, setting themselves apart for His purposes. Universal Worship The call to worship extends to all the earth, highlighting the global nature of God's kingdom. Every believer is invited to participate in this worship, regardless of background or status. Reverence and Awe Trembling before God signifies a deep respect and acknowledgment of His power and authority. This attitude should permeate our worship, reminding us of God's greatness and our dependence on Him. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 96:9?2. How does Psalm 96:9 inspire reverence in your personal worship practices? 3. What does "worship the LORD in the splendor of holiness" mean to you? 4. How can Psalm 96:9 guide our approach to church services today? 5. Connect Psalm 96:9 with another scripture emphasizing holiness in worship. 6. How can you cultivate a heart of reverence as described in Psalm 96:9? 7. What does "worship the LORD in the splendor of holiness" mean in Psalm 96:9? 8. How does Psalm 96:9 challenge our understanding of worship? 9. Why is the concept of holiness emphasized in Psalm 96:9? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 96? (9) O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.--Better, Bow before Jehovah in holy attire. But the LXX. and Vulgate have as in margin. Fear before him.--Or literally, let all the earth be moved before his face. Verse 9. - O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness (comp. 1 Chronicles 16:29; Psalm 29:2). This is generally explained as "holiday attire." or "in vestments suited to holy service," but may include, besides vestments, the other material accessories of Divine worship. Fear before him, all the earth; or, tremble before him (comp. Psalm 97:4). The fear of God is constantly inculcated by the psalmists, not only as "the beginning of wisdom" (Psalm 111:10), but as required of every man during his whole life (Psalm 19:9; Psalm 34:9; Psalm 40:3; Psalm 64:9; Psalm 86:11; Psalm 119:63, etc.). Psalm 96:9 is a four-fold, life-shaping command: Give exclusive, wholehearted worship to the LORD; approach Him clothed in the radiant beauty of His purity; do so with trembling awe; and recognize that this call embraces every person on earth. We are invited to join the worldwide, age-long chorus that magnifies the holy splendor of our incomparable God.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Worshipהִשְׁתַּחֲו֣וּ (hiš·ta·ḥă·wū) Verb - Hitpael - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 7812: To depress, prostrate the LORD לַ֭יהוָה (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel in the splendor בְּהַדְרַת־ (bə·haḏ·raṯ-) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 1927: Adornment, glory of His holiness; קֹ֑דֶשׁ (qō·ḏeš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity tremble חִ֥ילוּ (ḥî·lū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 2342: To twist, whirl, to dance, to writhe in pain, fear, to wait, to pervert before Him, מִ֝פָּנָ֗יו (mip·pā·nāw) Preposition-m | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6440: The face all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the earth. הָאָֽרֶץ׃ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land Additonal Resources Psalm 96:9 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 96:9 Bible Gateway Psalm 96:9 Bible.com Psalm 96:9 NIV |
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