Psalms 96:6
Psalms 96:6 in Multiple Translations
Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and beauty fill His sanctuary.
Honour and majesty are before him: strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.
Honor and majesty are before him: Strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.
Honour and glory are before him: strong and fair is his holy place.
Splendor and majesty are his; power and glory are in his sanctuary.
Strength and glory are before him: power and beautie are in his Sanctuarie.
Honour and majesty [are] before Him, Strength and beauty in His sanctuary.
Honor and majesty are before him. Strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.
Honor and majesty are before him: strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.
The heavens declared his justice: and all people saw his glory.
Those who are in his presence honor him and can see that he is a great king. They can see in his temple that he is very powerful and is very beautiful.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 96:6
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Psalms 96:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הוֹד
וְ/הָדָ֥ר
לְ/פָנָ֑י/ו
עֹ֥ז
וְ֝/תִפְאֶ֗רֶת
בְּ/מִקְדָּשֽׁ/וֹ
הוֹד
hôwd
H1935
splendor
N-ms
וְ/הָדָ֥ר
hâdâr
H1926
glory
Conj | N-ms
לְ/פָנָ֑י/ו
pânîym
H6440
face
Prep | N-cp | Suff
עֹ֥ז
ʻôz
H5797
strength
N-ms
וְ֝/תִפְאֶ֗רֶת
tiphʼârâh
H8597
beauty
Conj | N-fs
בְּ/מִקְדָּשֽׁ/וֹ
miqdâsh
H4720
sanctuary
Prep | N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 96:6
הוֹד
hôwd
H1935
"splendor"
N-ms
This word describes something as glorious or majestic, like God's splendor in Psalm 138:5. It's about an impressive appearance or grandeur.
Definition: splendour, majesty, vigour
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: beauty, comeliness, excellency, glorious, glory, goodly, honour, majesty. See also: Numbers 27:20; Psalms 111:3; Psalms 8:2.
וְ/הָדָ֥ר
hâdâr
H1926
"glory"
Conj | N-ms
In the original Hebrew, this word means glory, beauty, or majesty, and is used to describe God's splendor and excellence. It appears in descriptions of God's power and glory in the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) ornament, splendour, honour 1a) ornament 1b) splendour, majesty 1c) honour, glory
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: beauty, comeliness, excellency, glorious, glory, goodly, honour, majesty. See also: Leviticus 23:40; Psalms 145:5; Psalms 8:6.
לְ/פָנָ֑י/ו
pânîym
H6440
"face"
Prep | N-cp | Suff
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
עֹ֥ז
ʻôz
H5797
"strength"
N-ms
Describes strength or might, including physical power, social status, or boldness, like the strength of God or a strong leader.
Definition: 1) might, strength 1a) material or physical 1b) personal or social or political
Usage: Occurs in 91 OT verses. KJV: boldness, loud, might, power, strength, strong. See also: Exodus 15:2; Psalms 84:6; Psalms 8:3.
וְ֝/תִפְאֶ֗רֶת
tiphʼârâh
H8597
"beauty"
Conj | N-fs
This Hebrew word describes something beautiful or glorious, like a lovely garment or a person's honor. In the Bible, it is used to describe God's glory, as well as the beauty of creation and human achievements, as seen in Psalm and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) beauty, splendour, glory 1a) beauty, finery (of garments, jewels) 1b) glory 1b1) of rank, renown 1b2) as attribute of God 1c) honour (or nation Israel) 1d) glorying, boasting (of individual)
Usage: Occurs in 50 OT verses. KJV: beauty(-iful), bravery, comely, fair, glory(-ious), honour, majesty. See also: Exodus 28:2; Isaiah 28:4; Psalms 71:8.
בְּ/מִקְדָּשֽׁ/וֹ
miqdâsh
H4720
"sanctuary"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
A sanctuary or holy place, like a temple or palace, set apart for God or idols, a sacred space.
Definition: 1) sacred place, sanctuary, holy place 1a) sanctuary 1a1) of the temple 1a2) of the tabernacle 1a3) of Ezekiel's temple 1a4) of Jehovah
Usage: Occurs in 71 OT verses. KJV: chapel, hallowed part, holy place, sanctuary. See also: Exodus 15:17; Lamentations 1:10; Psalms 68:36.
Study Notes — Psalms 96:6
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 96:6 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 96:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 96:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 96:6
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 96:6
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 96:6
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 96:6
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 96:6
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 96:6
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 96:6
- Sermons on Psalms 96:6
Context — Sing to the LORD, All the Earth
4For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods.
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.
7Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. 8Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and enter His courts.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 63:2–3 | So I have seen You in the sanctuary and beheld Your power and glory. Because Your loving devotion is better than life, my lips will glorify You. |
| 2 | Psalms 104:1 | Bless the LORD, O my soul! O LORD my God, You are very great; You are clothed with splendor and majesty. |
| 3 | 2 Peter 1:16–17 | For we did not follow cleverly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty. For He received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to Him from the Majestic Glory, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” |
| 4 | Psalms 93:1 | The LORD reigns! He is robed in majesty; the LORD has clothed and armed Himself with strength. The world indeed is firmly established; it cannot be moved. |
| 5 | 1 Chronicles 16:27 | Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and joy fill His dwelling. |
| 6 | Psalms 29:1–2 | Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness. |
| 7 | Hebrews 1:3 | The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. |
| 8 | Psalms 29:9 | The voice of the LORD twists the oaks and strips the forests bare. And in His temple all cry, “Glory!” |
| 9 | Psalms 8:1 | O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth! You have set Your glory above the heavens. |
| 10 | Psalms 50:2 | From Zion, perfect in beauty, God shines forth. |
Psalms 96:6 Summary
This verse is saying that God is an amazing and powerful God, and when we are in His presence, we should feel a sense of wonder and awe. The phrase 'strength and beauty fill His sanctuary' means that God's presence is not just powerful, but also lovely and desirable, as seen in Psalms 27:4. When we come into God's presence, we should be filled with a sense of reverence and worship, as described in Psalms 95:6. By seeking to deepen our relationship with God, we can experience the splendor and majesty of His presence in our lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that splendor and majesty are before God?
This phrase suggests that God's presence is accompanied by a sense of awe-inspiring wonder and reverence, as seen in other descriptions of His presence in the Bible, such as in Ezekiel 1:28 and Isaiah 6:1-5.
How can strength and beauty fill God's sanctuary?
The sanctuary refers to the place where God dwells among His people, and the idea is that His presence brings both power and loveliness, as described in Psalms 27:4, where the psalmist desires to dwell in the house of the Lord to gaze on His beauty.
Is this verse talking about a physical sanctuary or a spiritual one?
While the verse may have originally referred to the physical temple in Jerusalem, in the context of the New Testament, it can also be applied to the spiritual sanctuary of the church, as described in 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, where believers are considered the temple of God.
How can I experience the splendor and majesty of God in my life?
To experience God's splendor and majesty, one can seek to deepen their relationship with Him through prayer, worship, and the study of His Word, as encouraged in Psalms 119:27 and Matthew 22:37-38.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can cultivate a sense of awe and reverence for God in my daily life?
- How can I allow the strength and beauty of God's presence to fill my own life and the lives of those around me?
- What are some practical ways that I can ascribe to God the glory and strength that is due to Him, as described in the surrounding verses?
- In what ways can I seek to gaze on the beauty of the Lord, as described in Psalms 27:4, and how can this impact my relationship with Him?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 96:6
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,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 96:6
Honour and majesty are before him: strength and beauty are in his sanctuary. Honour and majesty are before him - as His inseparable attendants "in, His presence." Strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 96:6
Before him, i.e. in his presence, like beams shot out from his face, who is the Sun of righteousness. There is an unconceivable glory and majesty in his countenance, and in the place of his presence. In his sanctuary; or, in his holy place; where he records his name and affords his presence. There are the manifestations of God’ s power and grace, or goodness, and all his perfections.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 96:6
Psalms 96:6 Honour and majesty [are] before him: strength and beauty [are] in his sanctuary.Ver. 6. Honour and majesty are before him] These are his harbingers, and they go often coupled, as Psalms 104:1 Psalms 111:3 Psalms 145:5 Job 40:10, &c. By the former, seemeth to be meant outward port and splendour; by the latter, inward reverence and respect following thereupon. Strength and beauty are in his sanctuary] God’ s glory shineth more in his Church than in all the world besides.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 96:6
(6) Honour . . . The whole universe displays Jehovah’s majesty, but chiefly his sanctuary in Israel, where it is typified by the costly splendour of the building and its rites. So the version of Apollinaris, “Pureness and stately glory fit his shrine.” The chronicler having adopted this psalm as suitable for the occasion when the ark was brought to Zion by David, has substituted “strength and gladness are in his place” possibly because the Temple was not built at that time.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 96:6
Verse 6. Honour and majesty are before him] Does this refer to the cloud of his glory that preceded the ark in their journeying through the wilderness? The words strength and beauty, and glory and strength, Psalms 96:7, are those by which the ark is described, Psalms 78:61.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 96:6
6. The attributes of honour and majesty (Psalms 104:1) are perhaps personified, and regarded as attendants standing in God’s Presence. Strength and beauty are terms applied in Psalms 78:61 to the Ark, the symbol of His Presence. The sanctuary is not heaven, but the restored Temple, where with the eye of faith the Psalmist sees the glory of Jehovah returning to dwell, although the Ark was no longer there to represent it. Cp. Isaiah 60:13. 1 Chronicles 16:27 reads “Strength and gladness are in his place,” possibly to adapt the Psalm for the occasion when the Temple did not yet exist.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 96:6
Honour and majesty are before him - This part of the verse is taken literally from 1 Chronicles 16:27. The meaning is, that that which constitutes honor, glory, majesty, is in his presence, or wherever he is.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 96:6
6. Honour and majesty—The Hebrew words denote kingly glory. Strength and beauty—Two qualities difficult to combine.
Sermons on Psalms 96:6
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Our Supreme Concern by John Vissers | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the nature and motivation for mission. He starts by emphasizing the importance of declaring the praise and glory of God, as commanded in Psalm |
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Strength and Beauty by J.R. Miller | J.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 illust |
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If It Be Thou, Bid Me Come by Carter Conlon | This sermon emphasizes the importance of deepening our relationship with God and running the race of faith with determination and truth. It calls for a commitment to seek God's wil |
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Attributes of God #2 "God's Immanence and Immensity" by A.W. Tozer | A.W. Tozer explores the attributes of God's immanence and immensity, emphasizing that God is present in all things and transcends the vastness of the universe. He contrasts nominal |
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Psalm 104 by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches on the greatness of God in creation and providence, calling for blessings to be devoutly rendered to the Lord. The sermon delves into the majestic imagery of God |
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Exposition on Psalm 105 by St. Augustine | St. Augustine preaches on the Psalms, highlighting the praises and confessions to the Lord, the importance of seeking God's face continually, and the everlasting covenant God made |
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Saving Life of Christ - Part 1 by Major Ian Thomas | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the power of God and the importance of understanding who He is. The sermon references the Gospel of Luke, specifically the moment when the wo |