Psalms 96:5

5 (95-5) For all the gods of the Gentiles are devils: but the Lord made the heavens.

Psalms 96:5 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 96:5

For all the gods of the nations are idols
Or are "nothings" F15, nonentities; such as have not, and never had, any being, at least many of them, but in the fancies of men; and all of them such as have no divinity in them;

an idol is nothing in the world,
( 1 Corinthians 8:4 ) ,

but the Lord made the heavens;
and all the hosts of them, the sun, moon, and stars; these are the curious workmanship of his fingers, and which declare his glory, and show him to be truly and properly God, who is to be feared and worshipped; see ( Hebrews 1:10 ) ( Jeremiah 10:11 Jeremiah 10:12 ) .


FOOTNOTES:

F15 (Mylyla) "nihila", Tigurine version, Cocceius, Michaelis.

Psalms 96:5 In-Context

3 (95-3) Declare his glory among the Gentiles: his wonders among all people.
4 (95-4) For the Lord is great, and exceedingly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods.
5 (95-5) For all the gods of the Gentiles are devils: but the Lord made the heavens.
6 (95-6) Praise and beauty are before him: holiness and majesty in his sanctuary.
7 (95-7) Bring ye to the Lord, O ye kindreds of the Gentiles, bring ye to the Lord glory and honour:
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