Psalm 99:1-101:8 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 99:1-5

The foundation of all religion is laid in this truth, That the Lord reigns. God governs the world by his providence, governs the church by his grace, and both by his Son. We are to believe not only that the Lord lives, but that the Lord reigns. This is the triumph of the Christian church, and here it was the triumph of the Jewish church, that Jehovah was their King; and hence it is inferred, Let the people tremble, that is, 1. Let even the subjects of this kingdom tremble; for the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 99:1

The Lord reigneth ,.... The King Messiah, he is made and declared Lord and Christ; he has reigned, does reign, and ever will; see Psalm 93:1 , let the people tremble : with awe of his majesty, and reverence of his word and ordinances; rejoicing before him with trembling, as his own people and subjects do, Psalm 2:11 , and so it agrees with Psalm 97:1 , or it may be understood of the people that are enemies to Christ, who would not have him to reign, though he shall whether they... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 99:1

The Lord reigneth - See the note on Psalm 97:1 . Let the people tremble - He will establish his kingdom in spite of his enemies; let those who oppose him tremble for the consequences. He sitteth between the cherubims - This is in reference to the ark, at each end of which was a cherub of glory; and the shechinah, or symbol of the Divine Presence, appeared on the lid of the ark, called also the mercy-seat, between the cherubim. Sitting between the cherubim implies God's graciousness... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 99:1

Verse 1 1Jehovah reigns The people, who were formerly called upon to rejoice, are now commanded to tremble. For as the Jews were encompassed by enemies, it was of the utmost importance that God’s power should be magnified among them, that they might know that, while under his guardianship, they would be constantly and completely safe from the hatred and fury of every foe. The Hebrew word רגז, ragaz, as we have elsewhere seen, sometimes signifies to tremble, at other times, to be angry, and, in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 99:1

The Lord reigneth (see the comment on Psalms 93:1 ). Let the people tremble; literally, the peoples; i.e. all the nations upon earth. He sitteth between the cherubim; rather, he hath his seat upon the cherubim (comp. Psalms 80:2 ). The imagery is taken from the internal economy of the Jewish temple, where the Shechinah was enthroned above the cherubic forms that overshadowed and guarded the ark. Let the earth be moved; or, quake (comp. Psalms 114:7 ). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 99:1

The permanency of God's reign. "He sitteth between the cherubim." Jennings and Lowe render, "Jehovah has become King, the peoples tremble; (even) he that sits upon the cherubim, the earth shakes." There is a designed contrast. The peoples tremble, the king is established firm; the earth shakes, the throne of the king is steady and unmoved. The figure of God as sitting on the cherubim is difficult, because we cannot be quite sure of the ideas Israelites had of the position and relations... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 99:1-9

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 99:1-9

The holy God infinitely worthy of our worship. I. BECAUSE OF HIS UNIVERSAL SUPREMACY . ( Psalms 99:1-3 .) His power exercised for the ends of goodness. "He is great in Zion," the most beneficent institution. II. BECAUSE HE RULES FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF RIGHT AND TRUTH . ( Psalms 99:4 , Psalms 99:5 .) He is setting up throughout the world righteous order, establishing the dominion of right and justice. III. BECAUSE HE HEARS AND ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 99:1

The Lord reigneth - The Lord, Yahweh, is king. See Psalms 93:1.Let the people tremble - The Septuagint and the Latin Vulgate render this, “Let the people rage” - or, be angry: as if the idea were that God reigned, although the people were enraged, and were opposed to him. The true meaning of the word used here, however, is “tremble,” properly signifying to be moved, disturbed, disquieted, thrown into commotion; and then it may mean to be moved with anger, Proverbs 29:9; Isaiah 28:21; or with... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 99:1-3

Psalms 99:1-3. The Lord reigneth, let the people tremble Namely, such of them as are enemies to God and his truth. He sitteth between the cherubims Upon the ark; that is, he is present with his people, to protect them and punish their enemies. Let the earth Namely, the people of the earth; be moved With fear and trembling. The Lord is great in Zion Hebrew, The Lord in Zion (that is, who dwelleth in Zion) is great. He is high above all people Above all the people of the earth... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 99:1-5

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 99:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 99:1

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 99:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 99:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 99:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 99:1-9

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 99:1-9

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 99:1

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 99:1-3

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