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Worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness.<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 the glory due his name; worship the LORD in the splendor of holiness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/29.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/29.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/29.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Give unto the LORD the glory due to His name; Worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/29.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; Worship the LORD in holy attire.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/29.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Ascribe to the LORD the glory due to His name; Worship the LORD in holy array.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/29.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Ascribe to the LORD the glory due to His name; Worship the LORD in holy array.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/29.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Ascribe to Yahweh the glory of His name; Worship Yahweh in the splendor of holiness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/29.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; Worship the LORD in the beauty <i>and</i> majesty of His holiness [as the creator and source of holiness].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/29.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/29.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ascribe to Yahweh the glory due His name; worship Yahweh in the splendor of His holiness. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/29.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Ascribe unto Jehovah the glory due unto his name; Worship Jehovah in holy array.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/29.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Honor the wonderful name of the LORD, and worship the LORD most holy and glorious. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/29.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/29.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Give to the LORD the glory his name deserves. Worship the LORD in [his] holy splendor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/29.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Praise the LORD's glorious name; bow down before the Holy One when he appears. <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 the glory due his name; worship the LORD wearing holy attire.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/29.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/29.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Acknowledge the majesty of the LORD's reputation! Worship the LORD in holy attire! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/29.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Ascribe to the LORD the glory due to his name. Worship the LORD in holy array.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/29.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Give to the LORD, the glory due to his name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/29.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Ascribe to Yahweh the glory due to his name. Worship Yahweh in holy array. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/29.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Ascribe to YHWH the glory of His Name, "" Bow yourselves to YHWH, "" In the beauty of holiness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/29.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Ascribe to Jehovah the honour of His name, Bow yourselves to Jehovah, In the beauty of holiness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/29.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Give to Jehovah the glory of his name; worship to Jehovah in the splendors of his holy place.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/29.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Bring to the Lord glory and honour: bring to the Lord glory to his name: adore ye the Lord in his holy court. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/29.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 28:2>Bring to the Lord, glory and honor. Bring to the Lord, glory for his name. Adore the Lord in his holy court.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/29.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Give to the LORD the glory due his name. Bow down before the LORD’s holy splendor! <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 the glory of his name; worship the LORD in holy splendor.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/29.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD in the court of his holy temple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/29.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Bring LORD JEHOVAH honor for his Name; worship LORD JEHOVAH in the court of his Holiness.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/29.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Ascribe unto the LORD the glory due unto His name; Worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/29.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Bring to the Lord glory, <i>due</i> to his name; worship the lord in his holy court.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/29-2.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=2993" 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>A Psalm of David. Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><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: kə·ḇō·wḏ (N-msc) -- Rarely kabod; from kabad; properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness.">the glory</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: šə·mōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">due His name;</a> <a href="/hebrew/7812.htm" title="7812: hiš·ta·ḥă·wū (V-Hitpael-Imp-mp) -- To bow down. A primitive root; to depress, i.e. Prostrate.">worship</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.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/1927.htm" title="1927: bə·haḏ·raṯ- (Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- Adornment, glory. Feminine of hadar; decoration.">in the splendor</a> <a href="/hebrew/6944.htm" title="6944: qō·ḏeš (N-ms) -- Apartness, sacredness. From qadash; a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity.">of His holiness.</a> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>The voice of the LORD is over the waters; the God of glory thunders; the LORD is heard over many waters.…<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/16-29.htm">1 Chronicles 16:29</a></span><br />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/42-8.htm">Isaiah 42:8</a></span><br />I am the LORD; that is My name! I will not yield My glory to another or My praise to idols.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-9.htm">Matthew 6:9</a></span><br />So then, this is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a></span><br />But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-1.htm">Romans 12:1</a></span><br />Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-15.htm">Hebrews 13:15</a></span><br />Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/4-23.htm">John 4:23-24</a></span><br />But a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth, for the Father is seeking such as these to worship Him. / God is Spirit, and His worshipers must worship Him in spirit and in truth.”<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="/ephesians/5-19.htm">Ephesians 5:19-20</a></span><br />Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord, / always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-16.htm">Colossians 3:16-17</a></span><br />Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. / And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-31.htm">1 Corinthians 10:31</a></span><br />So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.<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="/isaiah/6-3.htm">Isaiah 6:3</a></span><br />And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/96-8.htm">Psalm 96:8-9</a></span><br />Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and enter His courts. / Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness; tremble before Him, all the earth.</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 the glory due to his name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.</p><p class="hdg">Give</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/16-28.htm">1 Chronicles 16:28,29</a></b></br> Give unto the LORD, ye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD glory and strength… </p><p class="hdg">glory [heb.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/96-6.htm">Psalm 96:6,8</a></b></br> Honour and majesty <i>are</i> before him: strength and beauty <i>are</i> in his sanctuary… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/97-9.htm">Psalm 97:9</a></b></br> For thou, LORD, <i>art</i> high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/113-3.htm">Psalm 113:3-6</a></b></br> From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the LORD'S name <i>is</i> to be praised… </p><p class="hdg">worship</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/27-4.htm">Psalm 27:4</a></b></br> One <i>thing</i> have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in his temple.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/96-9.htm">Psalm 96:9</a></b></br> O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/20-21.htm">2 Chronicles 20:21</a></b></br> And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto the LORD, and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the LORD; for his mercy <i>endureth</i> for ever.</p><p class="hdg">the beauty of holiness.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/90-17.htm">Psalm 90:17</a></b></br> And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us: and establish thou the work of our hands upon us; yea, the work of our hands establish thou it.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/5-3.htm">Array</a> <a href="/psalms/29-1.htm">Ascribe</a> <a href="/psalms/27-4.htm">Beauty</a> <a href="/psalms/22-29.htm">Bow</a> <a href="/psalms/28-4.htm">Due</a> <a href="/psalms/28-7.htm">Full</a> <a href="/psalms/29-1.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/psalms/28-2.htm">Holiness</a> <a href="/psalms/28-2.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/psalms/29-1.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/psalms/22-18.htm">Robes</a> <a href="/psalms/21-5.htm">Splendor</a> <a href="/psalms/21-5.htm">Splendour</a> <a href="/psalms/22-29.htm">Worship</a> <a href="/job/42-8.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/78-19.htm">Array</a> <a href="/psalms/34-3.htm">Ascribe</a> <a href="/psalms/37-20.htm">Beauty</a> <a href="/psalms/31-2.htm">Bow</a> <a href="/psalms/35-23.htm">Due</a> <a href="/psalms/29-4.htm">Full</a> <a href="/psalms/29-3.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/psalms/30-4.htm">Holiness</a> <a href="/psalms/30-4.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/psalms/30-1.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/psalms/30-11.htm">Robes</a> <a href="/psalms/45-3.htm">Splendor</a> <a href="/psalms/45-3.htm">Splendour</a> <a href="/psalms/45-11.htm">Worship</a> <a href="/psalms/34-9.htm">Yourselves</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'; 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The term "ascribe" suggests an intentional act of attributing or recognizing what is already true about God. In biblical context, God's name represents His character and essence, as seen in <a href="/exodus/3-14.htm">Exodus 3:14</a> where God reveals Himself as "I AM." The glory due to His name is a recurring theme in Scripture, emphasizing God's supreme worthiness (<a href="/1_chronicles/16-29.htm">1 Chronicles 16:29</a>). Historically, the Israelites were surrounded by nations that worshiped multiple deities, often attributing glory to idols. This command serves as a reminder to focus worship solely on the LORD, the one true God. Theologically, this points to the ultimate glorification of God through Jesus Christ, who perfectly reveals the Father (<a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a>).<p><b>worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness.</b><br>Worship here is an act of reverence and adoration directed towards God. The "splendor of His holiness" highlights the beauty and purity of God's nature. Holiness in the Bible signifies being set apart, and God's holiness is a central attribute, as seen in <a href="/isaiah/6-3.htm">Isaiah 6:3</a> where the seraphim proclaim, "Holy, holy, holy is the LORD Almighty." This phrase invites believers to approach God with awe and reverence, recognizing His moral perfection and separateness from sin. Culturally, the ancient Near Eastern context often involved elaborate rituals and ceremonies to honor deities, but this call to worship emphasizes the inner attitude of reverence over external rituals. In the New Testament, Jesus embodies God's holiness and calls His followers to worship in spirit and truth (<a href="/john/4-24.htm">John 4:24</a>), reflecting a heart posture aligned with God's holy nature.<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, self-existent nature and His relationship with His people.<br><br>2. <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 holiness.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/w/worship.htm">Worship</a></b><br>The act of reverence and adoration directed towards God, highlighting the importance of recognizing His holiness and glory.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/h/holiness.htm">Holiness</a></b><br>A key attribute of God, representing His purity, separateness, and moral perfection.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/h/heavenly_beings.htm">Heavenly Beings (implied)</a></b><br>While not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of <a href="/bsb/psalms/29.htm">Psalm 29</a> includes a call to heavenly beings to recognize God's glory, emphasizing the universal call to worship.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_worship.htm">The Call to Worship</a></b><br>Worship is not optional but a command to recognize God's glory and holiness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_god's_holiness.htm">Understanding God's Holiness</a></b><br>God's holiness is central to His character, and our worship should reflect an understanding of His purity and majesty.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/ascribing_glory.htm">Ascribing Glory</a></b><br>To ascribe glory is to acknowledge God's supreme worth and to honor Him with our words and actions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/worship_in_spirit_and_truth.htm">Worship in Spirit and Truth</a></b><br>True worship involves both the heart and mind, aligning our spirit with the truth of who God is.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_a_life_of_worship.htm">Living a Life of Worship</a></b><br>Worship extends beyond singing and rituals; it encompasses our daily lives as we live in obedience and reverence to God.<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_does_the_bible_say_on_worship.htm">What does the Bible teach about worship?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/main_themes_of_david's_psalms.htm">What are the main themes of the Psalms of David?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_must_believers_worship_god.htm">Why does God require worship from believers?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_do_the_ketuvim_teach.htm">What wisdom and teachings do the Ketuvim offer?</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>(2) <span class= "bld">In the beauty of holiness.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">in holy attire; </span>an image borrowed from the splendid vestments of the priests and Levites (<a href="/2_chronicles/20-21.htm" title="And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers to the LORD, and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the LORD; for his mercy endures for ever.">2Chronicles 20:21</a>; <a href="/psalms/110-3.htm" title="Your people shall be willing in the day of your power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning: you have the dew of your youth.">Psalm 110:3</a>). So the presences that attend the courts of heaven are bidden to be robed in their most magnificent attire, as for a high and sacred ceremony.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/29.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 2.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his Name</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/96-8.htm">Psalm 96:8</a>); literally, <span class="accented">the glory of his Name</span>; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> the glory properly belonging to it. <span class="cmt_word">Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/96-9.htm">Psalm 96:9</a>). This is generally explained as an exhortation to worship God in beautiful vestments, or with all the accessories of a beautiful ceremonial; but Dr. Alexander rightly questions whether the Beauty inherent in holiness itself is not meant. The apostle speaks of "the <span class="accented">ornament</span> of a meek and quiet spirit" (<a href="/1_peter/3-4.htm">1 Peter 3:4</a>). And in goodness and holiness of every kind there is a sweetness and grace which may well be called "beauty," seeing that it has a close analogy with the beautiful in external nature and in art. The Greeks expressed physical beauty and moral perfection by one and the same term - <span class="greek">τὸ καλόν</span>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/29-2.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">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">the glory</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּב֣וֹד</span> <span class="translit">(kə·ḇō·wḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<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">due His name;</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁמ֑וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(šə·mōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> </span><span class="str2">A name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">worship</span><br /><span class="heb">הִשְׁתַּחֲו֥וּ</span> <span class="translit">(hiš·ta·ḥă·wū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hitpael - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7812.htm">Strong's 7812: </a> </span><span class="str2">To depress, prostrate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">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">in the splendor</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּהַדְרַת־</span> <span class="translit">(bə·haḏ·raṯ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1927.htm">Strong's 1927: </a> </span><span class="str2">Adornment, glory</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of His holiness.</span><br /><span class="heb">קֹֽדֶשׁ׃</span> <span class="translit">(qō·ḏeš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6944.htm">Strong's 6944: </a> </span><span class="str2">A sacred place, thing, sanctity</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/29-2.htm">Psalm 29:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/29-2.htm">Psalm 29:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/29-2.htm">Psalm 29:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/29-2.htm">Psalm 29:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/29-2.htm">Psalm 29:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/29-2.htm">Psalm 29:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/29-2.htm">Psalm 29:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/29-2.htm">Psalm 29:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/29-2.htm">Psalm 29:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/29-2.htm">Psalm 29:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/29-2.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 29:2 Ascribe to Yahweh the glory due (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/29-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 29:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 29:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/29-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 29:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 29:3" /></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>