Psalms 99:9
Psalms 99:9 in Multiple Translations
Exalt the LORD our God and worship at His holy mountain, for the LORD our God is holy.
Exalt the LORD our God, and worship at his holy hill; for the LORD our God is holy.
Exalt ye Jehovah our God, And worship at his holy hill; For Jehovah our God is holy.
Give high honour to the Lord our God, worshipping with your faces turned to his holy hill; for the Lord our God is holy.
Honor the Lord our God, and worship at his holy mountain. For the Lord our God is holy!
Exalt the Lord our God, and fall downe before his holy Mountaine: for the Lord our God is holy.
Exalt ye Jehovah our God, And bow yourselves at His holy hill, For holy [is] Jehovah our God!
Exalt the LORD, our God. Worship at his holy hill, for the LORD, our God, is holy!
Exalt the LORD our God, and worship at his holy hill; for the LORD our God is holy.
Praise Yahweh, our God, and worship him at the temple on his sacred hill; it is right to do that because Yahweh, our God, is holy!
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 99:9
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Psalms 99:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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רֽוֹמְמ֡וּ
יְה֘וָ֤ה
אֱלֹהֵ֗י/נוּ
וְ֭/הִֽשְׁתַּחֲווּ
לְ/הַ֣ר
קָדְשׁ֑/וֹ
כִּֽי
קָ֝ד֗וֹשׁ
יְהוָ֥ה
אֱלֹהֵֽי/נוּ
רֽוֹמְמ֡וּ
rûwm
H7311
to exalt
V-o-Impv-2mp
יְה֘וָ֤ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אֱלֹהֵ֗י/נוּ
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp | Suff
וְ֭/הִֽשְׁתַּחֲווּ
shâchâh
H7812
to bow
Conj | V-v-Impv-2mp
לְ/הַ֣ר
har
H2022
mountain
Prep | N-ms
קָדְשׁ֑/וֹ
qôdesh
H6944
Holy Place
N-ms | Suff
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
קָ֝ד֗וֹשׁ
qâdôwsh
H6918
holy
Adj
יְהוָ֥ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אֱלֹהֵֽי/נוּ
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 99:9
רֽוֹמְמ֡וּ
rûwm
H7311
"to exalt"
V-o-Impv-2mp
This verb can mean to lift something or someone up, like a parent lifting a child, or to exalt oneself in pride. In the Bible, it's used to describe God lifting up the humble and bringing down the proud.
Definition: 1) to rise, rise up, be high, be lofty, be exalted 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be high, be set on high 1a2) to be raised, be uplifted, be exalted 1a3) to be lifted, rise 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to raise or rear (children), cause to grow up 1b2) to lift up, raise, exalt 1b3) to exalt, extol 1c) (Polal) to be lifted up 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to raise, lift, lift up, take up, set up, erect, exalt, set on high 1d2) to lift up (and take away), remove 1d3) to lift off and present, contribute, offer, contribute 1e) (Hophal) to be taken off, be abolished 1f) (Hithpolel) to exalt oneself, magnify oneself Aramaic equivalent: rum (רוּם "to rise" H7313)
Usage: Occurs in 184 OT verses. KJV: bring up, exalt (self), extol, give, go up, haughty, heave (up), (be, lift up on, make on, set up on, too) high(-er, one), hold up, levy, lift(-er) up, (be) lofty, ([idiom] a-) loud, mount up, offer (up), [phrase] presumptuously, (be) promote(-ion), proud, set up, tall(-er), take (away, off, up), breed worms. See also: Genesis 7:17; Psalms 46:11; Psalms 3:4.
יְה֘וָ֤ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
אֱלֹהֵ֗י/נוּ
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
וְ֭/הִֽשְׁתַּחֲווּ
shâchâh
H7812
"to bow"
Conj | V-v-Impv-2mp
This Hebrew word means to bow down, often as a sign of respect or worship. It is used in Genesis 24:52 to describe Abraham's servant bowing down to God. The word is about showing humility and respect to someone or something.
Definition: 1) to bow down 1a) (Qal) to bow down 1b)(Hiphil) to depress (fig) 1c) (Hithpael) 1c1) to bow down, prostrate oneself 1c1a) before superior in homage 1c1b) before God in worship 1c1c) before false gods 1c1d) before angel
Usage: Occurs in 166 OT verses. KJV: bow (self) down, crouch, fall down (flat), humbly beseech, do (make) obeisance, do reverence, make to stoop, worship. See also: Genesis 18:2; 1 Kings 9:9; Psalms 5:8.
לְ/הַ֣ר
har
H2022
"mountain"
Prep | N-ms
A mountain or hill, sometimes used to describe a spiritual high point. In the Bible, it can refer to a real mountain or a figurative one. The word is often translated as hill or mount.
Definition: : mount/hill hill, mountain, hill country, mount
Usage: Occurs in 486 OT verses. KJV: hill (country), mount(-ain), [idiom] promotion. See also: Genesis 7:19; Deuteronomy 3:12; Judges 18:13.
קָדְשׁ֑/וֹ
qôdesh
H6944
"Holy Place"
N-ms | Suff
The Holy Place refers to a sacred or set-apart area, like the temple in Jerusalem. It is a place of sanctity and holiness, where God is worshipped. The Bible describes it as a place of reverence and awe.
Definition: This name means apartness, holiness, sacredness Also named: hagion (ἅγιον "Holy Place" G0039)
Usage: Occurs in 380 OT verses. KJV: consecrated (thing), dedicated (thing), hallowed (thing), holiness, ([idiom] most) holy ([idiom] day, portion, thing), saint, sanctuary. See also: Exodus 3:5; Leviticus 23:4; 1 Chronicles 26:26.
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
קָ֝ד֗וֹשׁ
qâdôwsh
H6918
"holy"
Adj
Holy means set apart or sacred, used to describe God, angels, and saints. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things or people dedicated to God's service, like the Temple in Jerusalem or the prophets who spoke on God's behalf.
Definition: : holy sacred, holy, Holy One, saint, set apart
Usage: Occurs in 108 OT verses. KJV: holy (One), saint. See also: Exodus 19:6; Psalms 89:19; Psalms 16:3.
יְהוָ֥ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
אֱלֹהֵֽי/נוּ
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
Study Notes — Psalms 99:9
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 99:9 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 99:9
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 99:9
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 99:9
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 99:9
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 99:9
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 99:9
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 99:9
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 99:9
- Sermons on Psalms 99:9
Context — The LORD Reigns!
7He spoke to them from the pillar of cloud; they kept His decrees and the statutes He gave them.
8O LORD our God, You answered them. You were a forgiving God to them, yet an avenger of their misdeeds.
9Exalt the LORD our God and worship at His holy mountain, for the LORD our God is holy.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Luke 1:49 | For the Mighty One has done great things for me. Holy is His name. |
| 2 | Isaiah 57:15 | For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite. |
| 3 | 1 Peter 1:15–16 | But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do, for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.” |
| 4 | Revelation 4:8 | And each of the four living creatures had six wings and was covered with eyes all around and within. Day and night they never stop saying: “Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!” |
| 5 | Isaiah 5:16 | But the LORD of Hosts will be exalted by His justice, and the holy God will show Himself holy in righteousness. |
| 6 | Psalms 99:5 | Exalt the LORD our God, and worship at His footstool; He is holy! |
| 7 | Psalms 2:6 | “I have installed My King on Zion, upon My holy mountain.” |
| 8 | 1 Samuel 2:2 | There is no one holy like the LORD. Indeed, there is no one besides You! And there is no Rock like our God. |
| 9 | Isaiah 6:3 | And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.” |
| 10 | Psalms 48:1–2 | Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, His holy mountain. Beautiful in loftiness, the joy of all the earth, like the peaks of Zaphon is Mount Zion, the city of the great King. |
Psalms 99:9 Summary
This verse is calling us to give God the highest praise and honor, recognizing how amazing and holy He is. We're invited to worship Him in a special and sacred way, coming to Him with humility and reverence, just like the Israelites did when they approached His holy mountain. As we worship, we're reminded that God is perfect and set apart from sin, and He wants us to strive for holiness too (Leviticus 11:44-45). By exalting and worshiping God, we can experience a deeper sense of connection and purpose in our lives, and we're encouraged to live in a way that honors His holiness (1 Peter 1:15-16).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'exalt the LORD our God' in Psalms 99:9?
To exalt the LORD our God means to give Him the highest praise and honor, recognizing His sovereignty and majesty, as seen in Psalms 96:9 and Psalms 107:32.
Why are we called to worship at His holy mountain?
Worshiping at His holy mountain represents approaching God in reverence and awe, acknowledging His holiness and the sacredness of His presence, as described in Exodus 19:12-13 and Isaiah 56:7.
How does the holiness of God impact our worship?
The holiness of God reminds us to approach Him with humility, reverence, and a clean heart, as taught in Psalms 51:10-12 and Hebrews 10:22-23.
What is the significance of God being 'holy' in this verse?
God's holiness emphasizes His perfect nature, set apart from sin and imperfection, and calls us to strive for holiness in our own lives, as encouraged in Leviticus 11:44-45 and 1 Peter 1:15-16.
Reflection Questions
- In what ways can I exalt the LORD in my daily life, giving Him the highest praise and honor?
- How can I cultivate a deeper sense of reverence and awe when approaching God in worship?
- What are some practical steps I can take to 'worship at His holy mountain', setting aside time for sacred and meaningful communion with God?
- How does recognizing God's holiness impact my own pursuit of holiness and purity in my thoughts, words, and actions?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 99:9
Exalt the Lord our God,.... Having given the above instances of Moses, Aaron, and Samuel, serving and worshipping the Lord, the psalmist repeats the exhortation in Psalms 99:5, which he enforces by
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 99:9
Moses and Aaron among his priests, and Samuel among them that call upon his name; they called upon the LORD, and he answered them.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 99:9
At his holy hill; either in Zion; or in his church typified by it, and oft called Zion.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 99:9
Psalms 99:9 Exalt the LORD our God, and worship at his holy hill; for the LORD our God [is] holy.Ver. 9. Exalt the Lord] Versus amoibaeus. See Psalms 99:5.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 99:9
Verse 9. Worship at his holy hill] Worship him publicly in the temple. For the Lord our God is holy.] The words of the chorus; as in the third and fifth verses. ANALYSIS OF THE NINETY-NINTH PSALM There are two parts in this Psalm: - I. A description of the kingdom of God. 1. From the majesty and terror of it against his enemies, Psalms 99:1-3. 2. From its equity in the execution of judgment and justice, Psalms 99:4. 3. From his patience and clemency in giving audience to his servants, Psalms 99:6-8. II. A demand of praise and honour of all that acknowledge him for their King, begun at the third verse, repeated at the fifth, and continued in the last.
The Psalm contains a prophecy of the kingdom of Christ, and its glory. I. 1. The terror, power, and majesty of this kingdom: "The Lord reigneth." 1. He bids defiance to his enemies: "Let the people tremble." 2. "He sitteth between the cherubim." He is always present with his people; they need not fear, though the earth be moved. 3. "He is great in Zion." More potent and higher than all people. 4. "His name is great and terrible." His enemies have every thing to fear, while his friends have every thing to hope. 2. The psalmist describes this kingdom, from its justice and equity. 1. "He loveth judgment." This is one of his perfections. 2. "He establishes equity." Gives just and equal laws to all. 3.
"He executes judgment in Jacob." None of his followers shall live without law; they are obedient children, living according to his will. 4. And therefore he requires them to exalt and adore him. 5. They are to worship at his foot-stool - all their approaches are to be made in the deepest reverence, with the truest self-abasement. 6. "For he is holy;" and he requires all his followers to be holy also. 3. He describes it from the mercy and clemency of the ruler. 1. He showed his mercy and kindness to Moses, Aaron, and Samuel, as intercessors for the people. "They called upon God," for themselves and for the people; "and he answered them." 1. See the intercession of Moses, Exodus 32:31; 2. Of Aaron, Numbers 16:46-48. 3. Of Samuel, 1 Samuel 7:5; 1 Samuel 7:9-10. 4.
He spake to Moses, Exodus 33:8-9; Exodus 33:11; and to Aaron, Numbers 12:5-8. And now he adds the reason why he heard them: - 1. "They kept his testimonies." Those precepts that were common to all others. 2. "And the ordinances that he gave them." As public persons who were to rule in Church and state. And that it was a great mercy that the Lord heard them, the prophet acknowledges by this apostrophe - 1. "Thou answeredst them, O Lord our God." Which the history shows. 2. "Thou forgavest them;" that is, the people for whom they prayed: for in Hebrew the relative is often put without an antecedent. 3.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 99:9
9. A final call to worship the God of Israel in Zion, in His holy mountain (Psalms 2:6; Isaiah 66:20), for holy is Jehovah our God.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 99:9
Exalt the Lord our God - See the notes at Psalms 99:5. And worship at his holy hill - In Psalms 99:5, this is, “at his footstool.” The “holy hill” refers to Zion, as the seat of the national worship.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 99:9
9. Exalt the Lord our God—A repetition of Psa 99:5, with the change of holy hill, here, for footstool there, and “the Lord our God,” for the pronoun he—indicating a rising emphasis.
Sermons on Psalms 99:9
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Attributes of God (Series 1): The Justice of God by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of a judge being caught between mercy and justice. He uses the example of a man torn between his love for a woman and his sense o |
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Celebrating 30 Years at Zaventem April 1995 by George Verwer | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on a past discussion with friends about their commitment to never leave each other. The speaker then transitions to discussing the importance o |
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The Holiness of God by A.W. Pink | A.W. Pink emphasizes the absolute holiness of God, asserting that no fallen creature can achieve acceptance with Him through their own actions, as even the best human efforts are t |
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An Introduction to Holiness by Michael Durham | Michael Durham preaches on the importance of understanding and revering the holiness of God, emphasizing the need to be in awe of His justice as well as His mercy. He challenges th |
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A Heart Talk on Holiness by Charles William Butler | Charles William Butler reflects on encountering a man who professes grace but openly hates holiness, prompting a deep dive into the true nature of holiness and its importance in th |
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The Holiness of God by Edward Davies | Edward Davies preaches on the holiness of God, emphasizing that holiness is an essential attribute of God's nature. God's holiness is demonstrated in the moral universe through His |
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Humility vs Pride by Gerhard Du Toit | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the destructive nature of pride in a person's life. They emphasize the importance of recognizing and repenting of pride, as it hinders one's r |