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Psalms 96:6
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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
Honour and majesty--are His attendants, declared in His mighty works, while power and grace are specially seen in His spiritual relations to His people.
John Gill Bible Commentary
Honour and majesty are before him,.... He being set down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens, and having honour and majesty laid upon him; being arrayed in robes of majesty, crowned with glory and honour, sitting on the same throne of glory with his Father, and having a sceptre of righteousness in his hand, and all the forms and ensigns of royalty and majesty about him; rays of light and glory darting from him; as well as those glorious and bright forms before him; the holy angels continually praising him; which is a much more noble sense than that of Kimchi's, who interprets them of the stars: strength and beauty are in his sanctuary; the Targum is, "the house of his sanctuary,'' the temple; the Gospel church, of which the temple or sanctuary was a figure: the strength of Christ is seen here, in the conversion of sinners by his Gospel, which is the rod of his strength, the power of God unto salvation, when it comes not in word only; and by which he also strengthens his people to the more vigorous exercise of grace and discharge of duty; here they go from strength to strength: the "beauty" of Christ is seen here; the King is held in the galleries of Gospel ordinances, and is beheld in his beauty; his people appear here in the beauties of holiness, and as a perfection of beauty, through the righteousness of Christ upon them; and as they observe the order of the Gospel, and do all things decently, and with a good decorum: or else, as Kimchi interprets it, heaven may be meant by the sanctuary, of which the holy place, made with hands, was a figure; here Christ reigns, girded with "strength"; here he rules as the Lord God omnipotent, having all power in heaven, and in earth, and doing according to his will in both; and from hence he shows himself strong on the behalf of his people; here. He, who is beauty itself, fairer than the children of men, dwells; here those beauteous forms of light and glory, the holy angels, are; and here the spirits of just men made perfect, who are without spot or wrinkle, or any such thing, have their abode: in Ch1 16:27, it is, strength and gladness are in his place; among his people and worshippers there.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
96:6 Honor and majesty: The Lord is glorious (96:6; 104:1; 148:13), and so are his works in nature (8:1) and in redemption (111:3; 145:5).
Psalms 96:6
Sing to the LORD, All the Earth
5For all the gods of the nations are idols, but it is the LORD who made the heavens. 6Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and beauty fill His sanctuary.
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Praying Before God's Throne: The Perfection of Beauty
By Mike Bickle2048:54The Beauty of GodPrayerPSA 96:6PSA 145:9ISA 6:3DAN 7:10MAT 5:12JHN 17:23ACT 10:44HEB 4:16REV 4:2REV 15:2Mike Bickle emphasizes the profound reality of approaching God's throne in prayer and worship, highlighting that it is a real interaction with a majestic and loving Father. He draws from Revelation 4 to illustrate the beauty and power of God's presence, encouraging believers to approach the throne of grace with confidence, knowing they will receive mercy and help in their time of need. Bickle explains that understanding the beauty of God enhances our prayer life, making it more enjoyable and sustainable, as we focus on the facets of His beauty revealed in Scripture. He encourages meditation on Revelation 4, which depicts the splendor of God's throne and the honor bestowed upon His people, emphasizing that prayer is not merely a duty but a delightful relationship with God. Ultimately, Bickle invites believers to experience the infinite beauty of God, which will never be exhausted, even for eternity.
Strength and Beauty
By J.R. Miller0Strength and BeautySpiritual GrowthPSA 96:6PRO 31:30MAT 5:16ROM 8:282CO 12:9GAL 5:22EPH 2:10PHP 4:8COL 3:231JN 3:2J.R. Miller emphasizes the intertwined nature of strength and beauty in a Christian's character, arguing that true nobility arises from the combination of both qualities. He illustrates that while strength alone can be harsh and beauty can be weak, the ideal Christian life embodies both, reflecting God's own nature. Miller encourages believers to strive for spiritual growth, recognizing that imperfections and struggles are part of the journey towards holiness and that true religion permeates every aspect of life. He reminds us that our efforts, even when flawed, are beautiful in God's eyes when motivated by love and faith. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a life that is both strong in faith and beautiful in character, serving as a blessing to others.
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
Honour and majesty--are His attendants, declared in His mighty works, while power and grace are specially seen in His spiritual relations to His people.
John Gill Bible Commentary
Honour and majesty are before him,.... He being set down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens, and having honour and majesty laid upon him; being arrayed in robes of majesty, crowned with glory and honour, sitting on the same throne of glory with his Father, and having a sceptre of righteousness in his hand, and all the forms and ensigns of royalty and majesty about him; rays of light and glory darting from him; as well as those glorious and bright forms before him; the holy angels continually praising him; which is a much more noble sense than that of Kimchi's, who interprets them of the stars: strength and beauty are in his sanctuary; the Targum is, "the house of his sanctuary,'' the temple; the Gospel church, of which the temple or sanctuary was a figure: the strength of Christ is seen here, in the conversion of sinners by his Gospel, which is the rod of his strength, the power of God unto salvation, when it comes not in word only; and by which he also strengthens his people to the more vigorous exercise of grace and discharge of duty; here they go from strength to strength: the "beauty" of Christ is seen here; the King is held in the galleries of Gospel ordinances, and is beheld in his beauty; his people appear here in the beauties of holiness, and as a perfection of beauty, through the righteousness of Christ upon them; and as they observe the order of the Gospel, and do all things decently, and with a good decorum: or else, as Kimchi interprets it, heaven may be meant by the sanctuary, of which the holy place, made with hands, was a figure; here Christ reigns, girded with "strength"; here he rules as the Lord God omnipotent, having all power in heaven, and in earth, and doing according to his will in both; and from hence he shows himself strong on the behalf of his people; here. He, who is beauty itself, fairer than the children of men, dwells; here those beauteous forms of light and glory, the holy angels, are; and here the spirits of just men made perfect, who are without spot or wrinkle, or any such thing, have their abode: in Ch1 16:27, it is, strength and gladness are in his place; among his people and worshippers there.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
96:6 Honor and majesty: The Lord is glorious (96:6; 104:1; 148:13), and so are his works in nature (8:1) and in redemption (111:3; 145:5).