Psalms 99:3

3 Let them praise thy great and terrible name, for it is holy.

Psalms 99:3 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 99:3

Let them praise thy great and terrible name
All people, especially the Lord's people; those that dwell in Zion, where his name is great, in high esteem, venerable, and valued; as his name Jesus, or Saviour, is amiable and lovely to his saints; and his name, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, is terrible to his enemies:

for it is holy;
his name is holy, as well as reverend and great; his nature is holy, both divine and human; holy in all his ways and works; and is holiness to his people, and therefore worthy of praise; holiness is the ground and foundation of his praise from the seraphim, ( Isaiah 6:3 ) .

Psalms 99:3 In-Context

1 The LORD reigns; the peoples shall tremble; he who sits above the cherubim reigns; the earth shall be moved.

2 The LORD is great in Zion, and he is high above all the peoples.

3 Let them praise thy great and terrible name, for it is holy.

4 The king’s strength is that he loves judgment; thou dost establish equity; thou dost execute judgment and righteousness in Jacob.

5 Exalt ye the LORD our God and worship at the footstool of his feet, which is holy.