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He is most worthy of praise! He is to be feared above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/96.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; he is to be feared above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/96.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/96.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For the LORD <i>is</i> great, and greatly to be praised: he <i>is</i> to be feared above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/96.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For the LORD <i>is</i> great and greatly to be praised; He <i>is</i> to be feared above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/96.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/96.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For great is the LORD and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/96.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/96.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For great is Yahweh and greatly to be praised; He is more fearsome than all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/96.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />For great is the LORD and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/96.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For the LORD is great and is highly praised; he is feared above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/96.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For the LORD is great and is highly praised; He is feared above all gods. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/96.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For great is Jehovah, and greatly to be praised: He is to be feared above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/96.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The LORD is great and deserves our greatest praise! He is the only God worthy of our worship. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/96.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For great is the LORD, and highly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/96.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The LORD is great! He should be highly praised. He should be feared more than all [other] gods<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/96.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The LORD is great and is to be highly praised; he is to be honored more than all the gods. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/96.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />For the LORD is great, and greatly to be praised; he is awesome above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/96.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/96.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />For the LORD is great and certainly worthy of praise; he is more awesome than all gods. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/96.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised. He is to be feared above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/96.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For the LORD is great, and greatly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/96.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For Yahweh is great, and greatly to be praised! He is to be feared above all gods. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/96.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />For YHWH [is] great, and greatly praised, "" He [is] fearful over all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/96.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> For great is Jehovah, and praised greatly, Fearful He is over all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/96.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For great is Jehovah, and being greatly praised: he is terrible above all gods.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/96.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For the Lord is great, and exceedingly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/96.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 95:4>For the Lord is great and greatly to be praised. He is terrible, beyond all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/96.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />For great is the LORD and highly to be praised, to be feared above all gods. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/96.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; he is to be revered above all gods.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/96.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For the LORD is great and greatly to be praised; he is to be revered above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/96.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Because our Lord is great and very glorious and he is feared above all gods<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/96.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />For great is the LORD, and highly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/96.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />For the Lord is great, and greatly to be praised: he is terrible above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/96-4.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=12028" 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/96.htm">Sing to the LORD, All the Earth</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">3</span>Declare His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all peoples. <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/1419.htm" title="1419: ḡā·ḏō·wl (Adj-ms) -- Great. Or gadol; from gadal; great; hence, older; also insolent.">great is</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3966.htm" title="3966: mə·’ōḏ (Adv) -- Muchness, force, abundance. From the same as 'uwd; properly, vehemence, i.e. vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc.">and greatly</a> <a href="/hebrew/1984.htm" title="1984: ū·mə·hul·lāl (Conj-w:: V-Pual-Prtcpl-ms) -- To shine.">to be praised;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3372.htm" title="3372: nō·w·rā (V-Nifal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten. A primitive root; to fear; morally, to revere; caus. To frighten.">He is to be feared</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">above</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">gods.</a> </span><span class="reftext">5</span>For all the gods of the nations are idols, but it is the LORD who made the heavens.…<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="/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="/1_chronicles/16-25.htm">1 Chronicles 16:25</a></span><br />For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/145-3.htm">Psalm 145:3</a></span><br />Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised; His greatness is unsearchable.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/86-8.htm">Psalm 86:8-10</a></span><br />O Lord, there is none like You among the gods, nor any works like Yours. / All the nations You have made will come and bow before You, O Lord, and they will glorify Your name. / For You are great and perform wonders; You alone are God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/10-6.htm">Jeremiah 10:6-7</a></span><br />There is none like You, O LORD. You are great, and Your name is mighty in power. / Who would not fear You, O King of nations? This is Your due. For among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their kingdoms, there is none like You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/15-11.htm">Exodus 15:11</a></span><br />Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You—majestic in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/10-17.htm">Deuteronomy 10:17</a></span><br />For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, mighty, and awesome God, showing no partiality and accepting no bribe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-18.htm">Isaiah 40:18</a></span><br />To whom will you liken God? To what image will you compare Him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/46-5.htm">Isaiah 46:5</a></span><br />To whom will you liken Me or count Me equal? To whom will you compare Me, that we should be alike?<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="/psalms/97-9.htm">Psalm 97:9</a></span><br />For You, O LORD, are Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/135-5.htm">Psalm 135:5</a></span><br />For I know that the LORD is great; our Lord is above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/72-18.htm">Psalm 72:18</a></span><br />Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds.<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="/psalms/113-4.htm">Psalm 113:4</a></span><br />The LORD is exalted over all the nations, His glory above the heavens.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For the LORD is great, and greatly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods.</p><p class="hdg">for the</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/18-3.htm">Psalm 18:3</a></b></br> I will call upon the LORD, <i>who is worthy</i> to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/86-10.htm">Psalm 86:10</a></b></br> For thou <i>art</i> great, and doest wondrous things: thou <i>art</i> God alone.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/89-7.htm">Psalm 89:7</a></b></br> God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be had in reverence of all <i>them that are</i> about him.</p><p class="hdg">and greatly</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/18-3.htm">Psalm 18:3</a></b></br> I will call upon the LORD, <i>who is worthy</i> to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.</p><p class="hdg">he is</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/66-3.htm">Psalm 66:3,5</a></b></br> Say unto God, How terrible <i>art thou in</i> thy works! through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/76-7.htm">Psalm 76:7</a></b></br> Thou, <i>even</i> thou, <i>art</i> to be feared: and who may stand in thy sight when once thou art angry?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/89-7.htm">Psalm 89:7</a></b></br> God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be had in reverence of all <i>them that are</i> about him.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/78-59.htm">Exceedingly</a> <a href="/psalms/89-7.htm">Feared</a> <a href="/psalms/89-7.htm">Fearful</a> <a href="/psalms/95-3.htm">Gods</a> <a href="/psalms/95-3.htm">Great</a> <a href="/psalms/89-7.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/psalms/47-9.htm">Highly</a> <a href="/psalms/96-2.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/89-52.htm">Praised</a> <a href="/psalms/89-7.htm">Terrible</a> <a href="/psalms/48-1.htm">Worthy</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/97-9.htm">Exceedingly</a> <a href="/psalms/99-3.htm">Feared</a> <a href="/psalms/99-3.htm">Fearful</a> <a href="/psalms/96-5.htm">Gods</a> <a href="/psalms/99-2.htm">Great</a> <a href="/psalms/97-9.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/psalms/145-3.htm">Highly</a> <a href="/psalms/97-12.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/106-1.htm">Praised</a> <a href="/psalms/99-3.htm">Terrible</a> <a href="/psalms/145-3.htm">Worthy</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 96</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/96-1.htm">An exhortation to praise God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/96-4.htm">for his greatness</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/96-8.htm">for his kingdom</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/96-11.htm">for his general judgment</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/96.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/96.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>For great is the LORD</b><br>The greatness of the LORD is a central theme throughout the Bible, emphasizing His supreme power, majesty, and authority. In the context of ancient Israel, this declaration served as a reminder of God's sovereignty over all creation, contrasting with the limited and often capricious nature of pagan deities. The Hebrew word for "great" (gadol) conveys not only size and power but also moral excellence and worthiness. This phrase echoes other scriptures such as <a href="/psalms/145-3.htm">Psalm 145:3</a>, which also speaks of the LORD's greatness being unsearchable, highlighting the infinite nature of God's attributes.<p><b>and greatly to be praised;</b><br>The call to praise God greatly underscores the appropriate response to His greatness. Worship in the ancient Near Eastern context involved not only verbal expressions but also sacrifices, music, and communal gatherings. This phrase suggests that the magnitude of God's greatness demands a corresponding magnitude of praise. The idea of praising God "greatly" is seen in other passages like <a href="/psalms/150.htm">Psalm 150</a>, which describes various ways to worship God with exuberance and joy. This reflects the biblical principle that worship should be heartfelt and proportional to the understanding of God's character.<p><b>He is to be feared above all gods.</b><br>The fear of the LORD is a recurring biblical theme, often associated with reverence, awe, and obedience. In the ancient world, many cultures worshiped a pantheon of gods, each with specific domains and powers. This phrase asserts the LORD's supremacy over all these so-called gods, emphasizing monotheism in a polytheistic context. The "gods" mentioned here are often understood as idols or false deities, as seen in passages like <a href="/isaiah/44-9.htm">Isaiah 44:9-20</a>, which mock the futility of idol worship. The fear of the LORD is foundational to wisdom (<a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a>) and is a recognition of His ultimate authority and power, which surpasses all other spiritual entities.<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 existence and faithfulness to His people.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/psalmist.htm">Psalmist</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/96.htm">Psalm 96</a>, traditionally attributed to King David, who calls the people to worship and recognize the greatness of God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/o/other_gods.htm">Other gods</a></b><br>Refers to the false gods or idols worshiped by surrounding nations, highlighting the supremacy of Yahweh over all other deities.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_greatness_of_god.htm">The Greatness of God</a></b><br>Recognize and meditate on the greatness of God in your daily life. His greatness is unmatched and should inspire awe and reverence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/worship_and_praise.htm">Worship and Praise</a></b><br>Engage in regular worship and praise, acknowledging God's supreme authority and majesty. Let your worship be heartfelt and sincere, reflecting His greatness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/fear_of_the_lord.htm">Fear of the Lord</a></b><br>Cultivate a healthy fear of the Lord, which involves respect, reverence, and awe. This fear leads to wisdom and a deeper relationship with God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/rejecting_idolatry.htm">Rejecting Idolatry</a></b><br>Identify and reject modern-day idols in your life, whether they be material possessions, status, or other distractions that take precedence over God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_supremacy.htm">God's Supremacy</a></b><br>Embrace the truth of God's supremacy over all things. This understanding should influence your decisions, priorities, and how you live out your faith.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_96.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 96</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/should_we_praise_the_lord.htm">Should we praise the Lord?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_principle_of_double_effect.htm">Should we praise the Lord?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_hair_dye.htm">Can an unbeliever join a church worship team?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_monotheism.htm">What defines monotheism?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/96.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 4.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">For</span> <span class="cmt_word">the Lord is great</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/95-3.htm">Psalm 95:3</a>a), <span class="cmt_word">and greatly to be praised.</span> Whatever is "great" excites our admiration, and naturally calls forth our praise. God's greatness is such that he needs to be "<span class="accented">greatly</span> praised." <span class="cmt_word">He is to be feared above all gods</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/95-3.htm">Psalm 95:3</a><span class="accented">b</span>, and the comment <span class="accented">ad loc.</span>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/96-4.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">For</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">great is</span><br /><span class="heb">גָ֘ד֤וֹל</span> <span class="translit">(ḡā·ḏō·wl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1419.htm">Strong's 1419: </a> </span><span class="str2">Great, older, insolent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">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">and greatly</span><br /><span class="heb">מְאֹ֑ד</span> <span class="translit">(mə·’ōḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3966.htm">Strong's 3966: </a> </span><span class="str2">Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedily</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to be praised;</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמְהֻלָּ֣ל</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mə·hul·lāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Pual - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1984.htm">Strong's 1984: </a> </span><span class="str2">To shine</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He is to be feared</span><br /><span class="heb">נוֹרָ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(nō·w·rā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3372.htm">Strong's 3372: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten</span><br /><br /><span class="word">above</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">gods.</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלֹהִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·hîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/96-4.htm">Psalm 96:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/96-4.htm">Psalm 96:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/96-4.htm">Psalm 96:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/96-4.htm">Psalm 96:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/96-4.htm">Psalm 96:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/96-4.htm">Psalm 96:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/96-4.htm">Psalm 96:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/96-4.htm">Psalm 96:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/96-4.htm">Psalm 96:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/96-4.htm">Psalm 96:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/96-4.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 96:4 For great is Yahweh and greatly (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/96-3.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 96:3"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 96:3" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/96-5.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 96:5"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 96:5" /></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>