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strength and glory are in his sanctuary.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/96.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Honor and majesty surround him; strength and beauty fill his sanctuary.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/96.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/96.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and beauty fill His sanctuary.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/96.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Honour and majesty <i>are</i> before him: strength and beauty <i>are</i> in his sanctuary.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/96.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Honor and majesty <i>are</i> before Him; Strength and beauty <i>are</i> in His sanctuary.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/96.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Splendor and majesty are before Him, Strength and beauty are in His sanctuary.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/96.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Splendor and majesty are before Him, Strength and beauty are in His sanctuary.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/96.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Splendor and majesty are before Him, Strength and beauty are in His sanctuary.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/96.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Splendor and majesty are before Him, Strength and beauty are in His sanctuary.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/96.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Splendor and majesty are before Him; Strength and beauty are in His sanctuary.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/96.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/96.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and beauty are in His sanctuary. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/96.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Honor and majesty are before him: Strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/96.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Give honor and praise to the LORD, whose power and beauty fill his holy temple." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/96.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Honour and majesty are before him: strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/96.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Splendor and majesty are in his presence. Strength and beauty are in his holy place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/96.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Glory and majesty surround him; power and beauty fill his Temple. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/96.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Splendor and majesty are before him; might and beauty are in his sanctuary.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/96.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Majestic splendor emanates from him; his sanctuary is firmly established and beautiful. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/96.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Honor and majesty are before him. Strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/96.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Honor and majesty are before him: strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/96.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and beauty fill His sanctuary.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/96.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Honor and majesty are before him. Strength and beauty are in his sanctuary. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/96.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Splendor and majesty [are] before Him, "" Strength and beauty in His sanctuary.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/96.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Honour and majesty are before Him, Strength and beauty in His sanctuary.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/96.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Majesty and honor are before him; strength and beauty in his holy place.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/96.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Praise and beauty are before him: holiness and majesty in his sanctuary. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/96.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 95:6>Confession and beauty are in his sight. Sanctity and magnificence are in his sanctuary.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/96.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Splendor and power go before him; power and grandeur are in his holy place. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/96.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Honor and majesty are before him; strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/96.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Honor and majesty are before him; strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/96.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Brightness and glory are before him; strength and glory are in his holy place and LORD JEHOVAH made the Heavens!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/96.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Honour and majesty are before Him; Strength and beauty are in His sanctuary.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/96.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Thanksgiving and beauty are before him: holiness and majesty are in his sanctuary.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/96-6.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=12042" 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">5</span>For all the gods of the nations are idols, but it is the LORD who made the heavens. <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1935.htm" title="1935: hō·wḏ- (N-ms) -- Splendor, majesty, vigor. From an unused root; grandeur.">Splendor</a> <a href="/hebrew/1926.htm" title="1926: wə·hā·ḏār (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- An ornament, honor, splendor. From hadar; magnificence, i.e. Ornament or splendor.">and majesty</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lə·p̄ā·nāw (Prep-l:: N-cpc:: 3ms) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">are before Him;</a> <a href="/hebrew/5797.htm" title="5797: ‘ōz (N-ms) -- Strength, might. Or rowz; from azaz; strength in various applications.">strength</a> <a href="/hebrew/8597.htm" title="8597: wə·ṯip̄·’e·reṯ (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- Beauty, glory. Or tiphereth; from pa'ar; ornament.">and beauty</a> <a href="/hebrew/4720.htm" title="4720: bə·miq·dā·šōw (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- A sacred place, sanctuary. Or miqqdash; from qadash; a consecrated thing or place, especially, a palace, sanctuary or asylum.">fill His sanctuary.</a> </span><span class="reftext">7</span>Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.…<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/16-27.htm">1 Chronicles 16:27</a></span><br />Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and joy fill His dwelling.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/29-2.htm">Psalm 29:2</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="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/104-1.htm">Psalm 104:1</a></span><br />Bless the LORD, O my soul! O LORD my God, You are very great; You are clothed with splendor and majesty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/145-5.htm">Psalm 145:5</a></span><br />the glorious splendor of Your majesty. And I will meditate on Your wondrous works.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/2-10.htm">Isaiah 2:10</a></span><br />Go into the rocks and hide in the dust from the terror of the LORD and the splendor of His majesty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/60-13.htm">Isaiah 60:13</a></span><br />The glory of Lebanon will come to you—its cypress, elm, and boxwood together—to adorn the place of My sanctuary, and I will glorify the place of My feet.<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="/revelation/5-12.htm">Revelation 5:12</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!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/1-17.htm">1 Timothy 1:17</a></span><br />Now to the King eternal, immortal, and invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-24.htm">1 Peter 1:24-25</a></span><br />For, “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, / but the word of the Lord stands forever.” And this is the word that was proclaimed to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/1-3.htm">Hebrews 1:3</a></span><br />The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/1-16.htm">Colossians 1:16-17</a></span><br />For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him. / He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/1-19.htm">Ephesians 1:19-21</a></span><br />and the surpassing greatness of His power to us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of His mighty strength, / which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms, / far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in the present age but also in the one to come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/3-18.htm">2 Corinthians 3:18</a></span><br />And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into His image with intensifying glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.<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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Honor and majesty are before him: strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.</p><p class="hdg">honour</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/8-1.htm">Psalm 8:1</a></b></br> To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm of David. O LORD our Lord, how excellent <i>is</i> thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/19-1.htm">Psalm 19:1</a></b></br> To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/63-2.htm">Psalm 63:2,3</a></b></br> To see thy power and thy glory, so <i>as</i> I have seen thee in the sanctuary… </p><p class="hdg">strength</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/29-1.htm">Psalm 29:1,2,9</a></b></br> A Psalm of David. Give unto the LORD, O ye mighty, give unto the LORD glory and strength… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/50-2.htm">Psalm 50:2</a></b></br> Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined.</p><p class="hdg">sanctuary</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/16-27.htm">1 Chronicles 16:27</a></b></br> Glory and honour <i>are</i> in his presence; strength and gladness <i>are</i> in his place.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/90-17.htm">Beauty</a> <a href="/psalms/48-13.htm">Fair</a> <a href="/psalms/96-3.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/psalms/93-5.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/psalms/91-15.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/psalms/96-3.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/psalms/93-1.htm">Majesty</a> <a href="/psalms/78-69.htm">Sanctuary</a> <a href="/psalms/90-16.htm">Splendor</a> <a href="/psalms/45-4.htm">Splendour</a> <a href="/psalms/95-4.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/psalms/95-4.htm">Strong</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/96-9.htm">Beauty</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-3.htm">Fair</a> <a href="/psalms/96-7.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/psalms/96-9.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/psalms/104-1.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/psalms/96-7.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/psalms/104-1.htm">Majesty</a> <a href="/psalms/102-19.htm">Sanctuary</a> <a href="/psalms/96-9.htm">Splendor</a> <a href="/psalms/96-9.htm">Splendour</a> <a href="/psalms/96-7.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/psalms/104-5.htm">Strong</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>Splendor and majesty are before Him;</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the divine attributes of God, highlighting His glory and sovereign rule. In biblical context, "splendor" and "majesty" are often associated with God's presence, as seen in the visions of Isaiah (<a href="/isaiah/6.htm">Isaiah 6:1-4</a>) and John (<a href="/revelation/4-2.htm">Revelation 4:2-3</a>). These terms convey the awe-inspiring nature of God, which is evident throughout Scripture. The imagery of splendor and majesty is also reminiscent of the descriptions of kingship in the ancient Near East, where rulers were often depicted with grandeur and authority. This reflects the understanding of God as the ultimate King, whose presence is marked by unparalleled glory.<p><b>strength and beauty fill His sanctuary.</b><br>The sanctuary refers to the holy place where God dwells, initially the tabernacle and later the temple in Jerusalem. "Strength" signifies God's power and might, which are central to His character and actions throughout the Bible, such as in the deliverance of Israel from Egypt (<a href="/exodus/15-2.htm">Exodus 15:2</a>). "Beauty" in this context can be understood as the perfection and holiness of God's presence, which is both awe-inspiring and inviting. The combination of strength and beauty suggests a balance of power and grace, reflecting the nature of God as both just and merciful. This duality is seen in the person of Jesus Christ, who embodies both the strength of God in His authority and the beauty of God in His sacrificial love. The sanctuary, as a place of worship, symbolizes the meeting point between God and His people, where His attributes are fully displayed and experienced.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, depicted as the source of splendor, majesty, strength, and beauty.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/sanctuary.htm">Sanctuary</a></b><br>Refers to the holy place where God's presence dwells, symbolizing His divine attributes and glory.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/psalmist.htm">Psalmist</a></b><br>The author of the psalm, traditionally attributed to David, who calls for worship and recognition of God's greatness.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/recognizing_god's_majesty.htm">Recognizing God's Majesty</a></b><br>Acknowledge the greatness and majesty of God in your daily life. Reflect on His attributes and how they manifest in creation and personal experiences.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/worship_in_the_sanctuary.htm">Worship in the Sanctuary</a></b><br>Understand the importance of worshiping God in His sanctuary, whether in a physical church or in the spiritual sanctuary of your heart.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/strength_and_beauty_in_god.htm">Strength and Beauty in God</a></b><br>Find strength and beauty in your relationship with God. Let His attributes inspire and transform your character and actions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/holiness_and_reverence.htm">Holiness and Reverence</a></b><br>Approach God with a sense of holiness and reverence, recognizing His splendor and majesty as you engage in prayer and worship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_in_awe_of_god.htm">Living in Awe of God</a></b><br>Cultivate a lifestyle that reflects awe and reverence for God, allowing His majesty to influence your decisions and interactions with others.<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/is_joseph_socialist_in_genesis.htm">Is the Kingdom, Power, and Glory Thine forever?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_a_sanctuary_room.htm">What defines a sanctuary room?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_david_see_god's_power_in_exile.htm">Psalm 63:2 speaks of seeing God's power in the sanctuary--how could David witness this if he was exiled from the sanctuary?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_will_empty_words_comfort_me.htm">What does the Bible mention about Lebanon?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/96.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) <span class= "bld">Honour . . .</span> The whole universe displays Jehovah's majesty, but chiefly his sanctuary in Israel, where it is typified by the costly splendour of the building and its rites. So the version of Apollinaris, "Pureness and stately glory fit his shrine." The chronicler having adopted this psalm as suitable for the occasion when the ark was brought to Zion by David, has substituted "strength and gladness are in his <span class= "ital">place" </span>possibly because the Temple was not built at that time.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/96.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 6.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Honour and majesty are before him</span>. Another paronomasia - <span class="accented">hod ve-hadar</span>. Dr. Kay translates, "grandeur and majesty;" Professor Cheyne, "glory and grandeur." <span class="cmt_word">Strength</span> <span class="cmt_word">and beauty are in his sanctuary.</span> The original phrase used seems to have been, "Strength and <span class="accented">gladness</span> are in his <span class="accented">place"</span> (<a href="/1_chronicles/16-27.htm">1 Chronicles 16:27</a>) - terms suiting the simplicity of David's time. When the psalms came to be used in the temple service, loftier language was more fitting. The whole passage has probable reference to the glory of God as seated between the cherubim in the first temple. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/96-6.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">Splendor</span><br /><span class="heb">הוֹד־</span> <span class="translit">(hō·wḏ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1935.htm">Strong's 1935: </a> </span><span class="str2">Splendor, majesty, vigor</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and majesty</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהָדָ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hā·ḏār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1926.htm">Strong's 1926: </a> </span><span class="str2">Magnificence, ornament, splendor</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are before Him;</span><br /><span class="heb">לְפָנָ֑יו</span> <span class="translit">(lə·p̄ā·nāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">strength</span><br /><span class="heb">עֹ֥ז</span> <span class="translit">(‘ōz)</span><br /><span class="parse">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 /><br /><span class="word">and beauty</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֝תִפְאֶ֗רֶת</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ṯip̄·’e·reṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8597.htm">Strong's 8597: </a> </span><span class="str2">Beauty, glory</span><br /><br /><span class="word">fill His sanctuary.</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּמִקְדָּשֽׁוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(bə·miq·dā·šōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4720.htm">Strong's 4720: </a> </span><span class="str2">A consecrated thing, place, a palace, sanctuary, asylum</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/96-6.htm">Psalm 96:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/96-6.htm">Psalm 96:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/96-6.htm">Psalm 96:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/96-6.htm">Psalm 96:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/96-6.htm">Psalm 96:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/96-6.htm">Psalm 96:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/96-6.htm">Psalm 96:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/96-6.htm">Psalm 96:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/96-6.htm">Psalm 96:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/96-6.htm">Psalm 96:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/96-6.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 96:6 Honor and majesty are before him (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/96-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 96:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 96:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/96-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 96:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 96:7" /></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>