Psalms 99:2

2 ADONAI is great in Tziyon; he is high above all the peoples.

Psalms 99:2 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 99:2

The Lord is great in Zion
Where the temple stood, and into which Christ came as the proprietor of it, and gave it a greater glory by his presence than the first temple had; here he preached his doctrines, wrought many of his miracles; here he poured forth the Spirit on his apostles; and from hence went forth his Gospel into all the world: or in Zion, that is, in his church, and among his people; here he grants his gracious presence, and bestows the blessings of his goodness; and shows himself to be great and glorious in his person, offices, and operations; see ( Psalms 98:1 ) ,

and he is high above all people;
as God, he is the Creator of them all; in whom they live, move, and have their being, and so must be above them all; as Mediator, he is the Saviour of his own people, and exalted to be so unto them; as King, he is higher than the kings of the earth, and therefore must be above all the rest of the inhabitants of it; he is higher than the heavens, and the angels there, and therefore he must be higher than the earth, and they that dwell in it; he is highly exalted above every name that is named in this world, or in that to come.

Psalms 99:2 In-Context

1 ADONAI is king; let the peoples tremble. He sits enthroned on the k'ruvim; let the earth shake!
2 ADONAI is great in Tziyon; he is high above all the peoples.
3 Let them praise your great and fearsome name (he is holy):
4 "Mighty king who loves justice, you established fairness, justice and righteousness in Ya'akov."
5 Exalt ADONAI our God! Prostrate yourselves at his footstool (he is holy).
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