What does "praise Your glorious name" teach about God's character and attributes? Setting the Scene 1 Chronicles 29:13 records King David’s closing words as he dedicates the temple treasures: “Now therefore, our God, we thank You and praise Your glorious name.” The phrase “praise Your glorious name” becomes a window into God’s character. What “Your Glorious Name” Reveals About God • Glory that is intrinsic, not borrowed – Psalm 72:19: “Blessed be His glorious name forever; may all the earth be filled with His glory.” – God’s splendor exists whether or not anyone acknowledges it; human praise simply echoes reality. • Self-revelation and covenant faithfulness – Exodus 3:14–15 links God’s “name” with His covenant presence: “I AM WHO I AM.” – David praises the same covenant-keeping LORD who has carried Israel from Egypt to the edge of the temple era. • Holiness and moral perfection – Isaiah 57:15 calls Him the “High and Exalted One who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy.” – “Glorious” underscores His moral purity; there is no shadow in Him (James 1:17). • Majesty and kingship – Psalm 145:3: “Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised; His greatness is unsearchable.” – The title King flows naturally from His “glorious name,” anchoring David’s throne under a higher Throne. • Transcendence and imminence held together – Psalm 8:1: “O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth!” – His name fills the cosmos yet is close enough to hear individual praise. • Eternity and immutability – Nehemiah 9:5: “Blessed be Your glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise!” – Because He never changes, His name can never fade or deteriorate; it remains eternally worthy. What “Praise” Teaches About Our God • Worthiness above all else – Revelation 4:11: “Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power.” – Only absolute worthiness merits unending praise. • Generosity: He shares joy with worshipers – Psalm 16:11: “In Your presence is fullness of joy.” – His character is not austere; He invites His people into delight. • Sovereign goodness in action – 1 Timothy 1:17 identifies Him as “the King eternal, immortal, invisible.” – “Praise” emerges in response to tangible acts of grace—provision for the temple, daily mercies, final salvation. Connecting the Phrase to Daily Life • Praise fixes our gaze on God’s unchanging greatness, not fluctuating circumstances. • Recognizing the glory of His name shapes humble dependence: all we have comes from Him (1 Chronicles 29:14). • Celebrating His glorious name aligns us with the worship of heaven (Philippians 2:9–11; Revelation 5:12–13). Summary List of Attributes Highlighted – Absolute glory – Covenant faithfulness – Holiness – Sovereignty – Immutability – Eternality – Generous goodness To say, “We praise Your glorious name” is to declare that God’s nature is perfectly glorious, eternally worthy, and joyfully magnified both now and forever. |
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