Psalms 96:7

7 Give to the LORD, you families of the nations. Give to the LORD glory and power.

Psalms 96:7 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 96:7

Give unto the Lord, O ye kindreds of the people
Or families ^F16: the Targum is,

``give unto the Lord a song, ye families of the people;''

by whom are meant not the tribes and families of the people of Israel, but the Gentiles, the nations of the world, who were to be blessed in the seed of Abraham, the family of Egypt, and others; see ( Amos 3:2 ) ( Zechariah 14:17 Zechariah 14:18 ) , even such as were chosen of them, taken out from among them for a people to his name; who were redeemed out of every kindred, tongue, people, and nation; and were taken, one of a city, and two of a family, and brought to Zion: give unto the Lord glory and strength; (See Gill on Psalms 29:1).

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FOOTNOTES:

F16 (twxpvm) "familiae", Pagninus, Montanus, Junius & Tremellius, Piscator

Psalms 96:7 In-Context

5 because all the gods of the nations are idols. The LORD made the heavens.

6 Splendor and majesty are in his presence. Strength and beauty are in his holy place.

7 Give to the LORD, you families of the nations. Give to the LORD glory and power.

8 Give to the LORD the glory he deserves. Bring an offering, and come into his courtyards.

9 Worship the LORD in [his] holy splendor. Tremble in his presence, all the earth!