Psalms 96:7

7 Praise the Lord, all you nations. Praise the LORD for his glory and strength.

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).


FOOTNOTES:

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

Psalms 96:7 In-Context

5 All of the gods of the nations are like their statues. They can't do anything. But the LORD made the heavens.
6 Glory and majesty are all around him. Strength and glory can be seen in his temple.
7 Praise the Lord, all you nations. Praise the LORD for his glory and strength.
8 Praise the LORD for the glory that belongs to him. Bring an offering and come into the courtyards of his temple.
9 Worship the LORD because of his beauty and holiness. All you people of the earth, tremble when you are with him.
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