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Ascribe to the LORD, you heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/29.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Honor the LORD, you heavenly beings; honor the LORD for his glory and strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/29.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/29.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />A Psalm of David. Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/29.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />A Psalm of David. Give unto the LORD, O ye mighty, give unto the LORD glory and strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/29.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />A Psalm of David. Give unto the LORD, O you mighty ones, Give unto the LORD glory and strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/29.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />A Psalm of David. Ascribe to the LORD, sons of the mighty, Ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/29.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />A Psalm of David. Ascribe to the LORD, O sons of the mighty, Ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/29.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Ascribe to the LORD, O sons of the mighty, Ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/29.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />A Psalm of David. Ascribe to Yahweh, O sons of the mighty, Ascribe to Yahweh glory and strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/29.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />A Psalm of David. Ascribe to the LORD, O sons of the mighty, Ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/29.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />A psalm of David. Ascribe to the LORD, you heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/29.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />A Davidic psalm. Ascribe to Yahweh, you heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/29.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />A Psalm of David. Ascribe unto Jehovah, O ye sons of the mighty, Ascribe unto Jehovah glory and strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/29.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />All you angels in heaven, honor the glory and power of the LORD! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/29.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />A Psalm of David. Give unto the LORD, O ye sons of the mighty, give unto the LORD glory and strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/29.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />[A psalm by David.] Give to the LORD, you heavenly beings. Give to the LORD glory and power.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/29.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Praise the LORD, you heavenly beings; praise his glory and power. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/29.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Ascribe to the LORD, you heavenly beings; ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/29.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />A Psalm of David. Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/29.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />A psalm of David. Acknowledge the LORD, you heavenly beings, acknowledge the LORD's majesty and power! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/29.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />[A Psalm by David.] Ascribe to the LORD, you sons of the mighty, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/29.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />A Psalm of David. Give to the LORD, O ye mighty, give to the LORD glory and strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/29.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />A Psalm by David. Ascribe to Yahweh, you sons of the mighty, ascribe to Yahweh glory and strength. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/29.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />A PSALM OF DAVID. Ascribe to YHWH, you sons of the mighty, "" Ascribe to YHWH glory and strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/29.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> A Psalm of David. Ascribe to Jehovah, ye sons of the mighty, Ascribe to Jehovah honour and strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/29.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Chanting of David. Give to Jehovah, ye sons of God, give to Jehovah glory and strength.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/29.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />A psalm for David, at the finishing of the tabernacle. Bring to the Lord, O ye children of God: bring to the Lord the offspring of rams. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/29.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 28:1>A Psalm of David, at the completion of the tabernacle. Bring to the Lord, O sons of God, bring to the Lord the sons of rams.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/29.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />A psalm of David. Give to the LORD, you sons of God, give to the LORD glory and might; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/29.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/29.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />BRING unto the LORD the offspring of rams; bring unto the LORD glory and honour.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/29.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Bring the offspring of rams to LORD JEHOVAH; bring to LORD JEHOVAH glory and honor.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/29.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />A Psalm of David. Ascribe unto the LORD, O ye sons of might, Ascribe unto the LORD glory and strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/29.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />A Psalm of David <i>on the occasion</i> of the solemn assembly of the Tabernacle. Bring to the Lord, ye sons of God, bring to the Lord young rams; bring to the Lord glory and honour.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/29-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=2985" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/29.htm">Ascribe Glory to the LORD</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">1</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4210.htm" title="4210: miz·mō·wr (N-ms) -- A melody. From zamar; properly, instrumental music; by implication, a poem set to notes.">A Psalm</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: lə·ḏā·wiḏ (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">of David.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3051.htm" title="3051: hā·ḇū (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- To give. A primitive root; to give; generally, to put; imperatively come."> Ascribe</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">to the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">O heavenly beings,</a> <a href="/hebrew/410.htm" title="410: ’ê·lîm (N-mp) -- God, in pl. gods. Shortened from 'ayil; strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3051.htm" title="3051: hā·ḇū (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- To give. A primitive root; to give; generally, to put; imperatively come.">ascribe</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">to the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/3519.htm" title="3519: kā·ḇō·wḏ (N-ms) -- Rarely kabod; from kabad; properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness.">glory</a> <a href="/hebrew/5797.htm" title="5797: wā·‘ōz (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Strength, might. Or rowz; from azaz; strength in various applications.">and strength.</a> </span><span class="reftext">2</span>Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-28.htm">1 Chronicles 16:28-29</a></span><br />Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. / 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;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/4-11.htm">Revelation 4:11</a></span><br />“Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things; by Your will they exist and were created.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/42-12.htm">Isaiah 42:12</a></span><br />Let them give glory to the LORD and declare His praise in the islands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-11.htm">1 Chronicles 29:11</a></span><br />Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the splendor and the majesty, for everything in heaven and on earth belongs to You. Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom, and You are exalted as head over all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/96-7.htm">Psalm 96:7-8</a></span><br />Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. / Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and enter His courts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/5-12.htm">Revelation 5:12-13</a></span><br />In a loud voice they were saying: “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing!” / And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/89-6.htm">Psalm 89:6-7</a></span><br />For who in the skies can compare with the LORD? Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD? / In the council of the holy ones, God is greatly feared, and awesome above all who surround Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-6.htm">Nehemiah 9:6</a></span><br />You alone are the LORD. You created the heavens, the highest heavens with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to all things, and the host of heaven worships You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-10.htm">Philippians 2:10-11</a></span><br />that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/103-20.htm">Psalm 103:20-21</a></span><br />Bless the LORD, all His angels mighty in strength who carry out His word, who hearken to the voice of His command. / Bless the LORD, all His hosts, you servants who do His will.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/1-6.htm">Hebrews 1:6</a></span><br />And again, when God brings His firstborn into the world, He says: “Let all God’s angels worship Him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/148-2.htm">Psalm 148:2</a></span><br />Praise Him, all His angels; praise Him, all His heavenly hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/11-36.htm">Romans 11:36</a></span><br />For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/8-5.htm">Psalm 8:5</a></span><br />You made him a little lower than the angels; You crowned him with glory and honor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/3-21.htm">Ephesians 3:21</a></span><br />to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Give to the LORD, O you mighty, give to the LORD glory and strength.</p><p class="hdg">Give</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/2-10.htm">Psalm 2:10-12</a></b></br> Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/68-31.htm">Psalm 68:31-34</a></b></br> Princes shall come out of Egypt; Ethiopia shall soon stretch out her hands unto God… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/96-7.htm">Psalm 96:7-9</a></b></br> Give unto the LORD, O ye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD glory and strength… </p><p class="hdg">mighty [heb.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/36-3.htm">Ascribe</a> <a href="/psalms/8-5.htm">Beings</a> <a href="/psalms/28-9.htm">David</a> <a href="/psalms/27-4.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/psalms/16-4.htm">Gods</a> <a href="/psalms/11-4.htm">Heavenly</a> <a href="/psalms/26-8.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/psalms/24-8.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/psalms/22-29.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/psalms/28-9.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/28-8.htm">Strength</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/29-2.htm">Ascribe</a> <a href="/psalms/82-6.htm">Beings</a> <a href="/psalms/29-11.htm">David</a> <a href="/psalms/29-2.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/psalms/31-6.htm">Gods</a> <a href="/psalms/89-6.htm">Heavenly</a> <a href="/psalms/29-2.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/psalms/29-3.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/psalms/30-4.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/psalms/29-11.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/29-11.htm">Strength</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 29</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/29-1.htm">David exhorts princes to give glory to God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/29-3.htm">by reason of is power</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/29-11.htm">and protection of his people</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/29.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/29.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>A Psalm of David.</b><br>This introduction identifies King David as the author, a central figure in Israel's history, known for his deep relationship with God and his role as a shepherd, warrior, and king. David's psalms often reflect his personal experiences and his heart for worship. The psalms attributed to him are integral to the Hebrew Bible and Christian Old Testament, providing insight into the worship practices and theological understanding of ancient Israel.<p><b>Ascribe to the LORD,</b><br>The call to "ascribe" suggests an acknowledgment or declaration of God's attributes. This imperative invites the audience to recognize and proclaim the inherent qualities of God. The term "LORD" in all caps refers to the divine name YHWH, emphasizing God's covenantal relationship with Israel. This phrase underscores the importance of worship and reverence, aligning with the broader biblical theme of giving God the honor due to His name.<p><b>O heavenly beings,</b><br>The phrase "heavenly beings" can be understood as referring to the angelic hosts or spiritual entities in the heavenly realm. This highlights the cosmic scope of God's majesty, suggesting that even the most exalted creatures in the spiritual hierarchy are called to worship Him. This aligns with other biblical passages where angels are depicted as worshippers of God, such as in <a href="/isaiah/6.htm">Isaiah 6:1-3</a> and <a href="/revelation/5-11.htm">Revelation 5:11-12</a>.<p><b>Ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.</b><br>"Glory" and "strength" are attributes that reflect God's majestic presence and omnipotence. The call to ascribe these qualities to the LORD emphasizes His supreme authority and power over all creation. This echoes themes found throughout the Psalms and other scriptures, such as <a href="/psalms/96-7.htm">Psalm 96:7-8</a> and <a href="/1_chronicles/16-28.htm">1 Chronicles 16:28-29</a>, where the glory and strength of God are central to worship. These attributes also foreshadow the revelation of God's glory and strength in the person of Jesus Christ, who embodies the fullness of God's nature (<a href="/colossians/2-9.htm">Colossians 2:9</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, Yahweh is the covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal and self-existent nature. The verse calls for recognition of His glory and strength.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/heavenly_beings.htm">Heavenly Beings</a></b><br>Often understood as angels or celestial beings, these are called to acknowledge God's majesty. The Hebrew term "bene elim" can be translated as "sons of the mighty" or "heavenly beings," indicating those who dwell in the divine realm.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David (Author)</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed to King David, this psalm reflects his deep understanding of God's majesty and power, often expressed through nature and divine acts.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/recognizing_god's_sovereignty.htm">Recognizing God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>We are called to acknowledge God's supreme power and authority in our lives, just as the heavenly beings are called to do.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/worship_as_a_response_to_god's_glory.htm">Worship as a Response to God's Glory</a></b><br>Worship is not just a ritual but a response to the recognition of God's inherent glory and strength. Our lives should reflect this worship in all we do.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_creation_in_declaring_god's_glory.htm">The Role of Creation in Declaring God's Glory</a></b><br>Just as the heavenly beings are called to ascribe glory to God, all of creation, including humanity, is designed to reflect and declare His majesty.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_reverence.htm">The Importance of Reverence</a></b><br>Understanding the majesty and power of God should lead us to a posture of reverence and awe in our daily walk with Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/engaging_with_the_heavenly_perspective.htm">Engaging with the Heavenly Perspective</a></b><br>By aligning our worship with that of the heavenly beings, we gain a greater understanding of God's eternal nature and His work in the world.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_29.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 29</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_was_jesus'_place_of_residence.htm">What defines a psalm?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_deserves_all_the_glory.htm">Who deserves all the glory?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_are_the_'sons_of_god'_in_gen_6_1-4.htm">Who were the "sons of God" in Genesis 6:1-4?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_are_the_sons_of_god_in_the_bible.htm">Who are the sons of God in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/29.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(1) <span class= "bld">Ye mighty.</span>--Heb., <span class= "ital">bene-elim. </span>Literally, <span class= "ital">sons of gods </span>(not <span class= "ital">sons of God, </span>since <span class= "ital">elim </span>is never used by itself like <span class= "ital">Elohim </span>for God). If, however, which is possible, it is used in a general sense for beings of supernatural power, but inferior to God, the expression <span class= "ital">bene-elim </span>for angels would be intelligible, <span class= "ital">i.e., </span>for angels (comp. <a href="/job/1-6.htm" title="Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them.">Job 1:6</a>; <a href="/isaiah/6-3.htm" title="And one cried to another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory.">Isaiah 6:3</a>) in the widest sense as ministers of God, and so including the lightning and storm. (Comp. <a href="/psalms/104-4.htm" title="Who makes his angels spirits; his ministers a flaming fire:">Psalm 104:4</a>.) The poet calls on the grand forces of nature themselves to offer praise to their Divine Master, for the glory which they have been commissioned to reveal. It is they who at the beginning and end alike of the psalm sing the praises of Him, who summoned them to speak to men in His name, and make His voice to be heard. The Prayer Book version, "bring young rams," comes from the LXX. and Vulg. The reading probably arose from a marginal gloss. It is the reading of five MSS. of Kennicott and five of De Rossi.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/29.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 1.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Give unto the Lord, O ye mighty</span>; literally, <span class="accented">ye sons of the mighty.</span> It is disputed who are meant. Most commentators suggest the holy angels (Rosenmuller, Hengstenberg, 'Speaker's Commentary,' ' Four Friends,' Professor Alexander, Cheyne, etc.); but some think the heathen (Michaelis, Kay); and others, the mighty ones of the earth generally (Koster), to be meant. <span class="cmt_word">Give</span> <span class="cmt_word">unto the Lord glory and strength;</span> <span class="accented">i.e. </span>praise his Name, <span class="accented">ascribe</span> to him glory and strength and every other excellency. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/29-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">A Psalm</span><br /><span class="heb">מִזְמ֗וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(miz·mō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4210.htm">Strong's 4210: </a> </span><span class="str2">Instrumental music, a poem set to notes</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of David.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְדָ֫וִ֥ד</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḏā·wiḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Ascribe</span><br /><span class="heb">הָב֣וּ</span> <span class="translit">(hā·ḇū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3051.htm">Strong's 3051: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, to put, imperatively, come</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">לַֽ֭יהוָה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">O heavenly beings,</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">ascribe</span><br /><span class="heb">הָב֥וּ</span> <span class="translit">(hā·ḇū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3051.htm">Strong's 3051: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, to put, imperatively, come</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">לַ֝יהוָ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">glory</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּב֥וֹד</span> <span class="translit">(kā·ḇō·wḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3519.htm">Strong's 3519: </a> </span><span class="str2">Weight, splendor, copiousness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and strength.</span><br /><span class="heb">וָעֹֽז׃</span> <span class="translit">(wā·‘ōz)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5797.htm">Strong's 5797: </a> </span><span class="str2">Strength, might</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/29-1.htm">Psalm 29:1 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/29-1.htm">Psalm 29:1 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/29-1.htm">Psalm 29:1 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/29-1.htm">Psalm 29:1 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/29-1.htm">Psalm 29:1 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/29-1.htm">Psalm 29:1 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/29-1.htm">Psalm 29:1 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/29-1.htm">Psalm 29:1 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/29-1.htm">Psalm 29:1 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/29-1.htm">Psalm 29:1 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/29-1.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 29:1 A Psalm by David (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/28-9.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 28:9"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 28:9" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/29-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 29:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 29:2" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>