Psalm 96:4

4 For the Lord is great, and greatly to be praised; he is more to be feared than all other gods.

Psalm 96:4 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 96:4

For the Lord is great
In the perfections of his nature; in the works of his hands, of creation, providence, and redemption; and in the several offices he bears and executes:

and greatly to be praised;
because of his greatness and glory; (See Gill on Psalms 48:1),

he is to be feared above all gods;
the angels by whom he is worshipped; civil magistrates, among whom he presides, and judges; and all the fictitious deities of the Gentiles, who are not to be named with him, and to whom no fear, reverence, and worship, are due.

Psalm 96:4 In-Context

2 Make songs to the Lord, blessing his name; give the good news of his salvation day by day.

3 Make clear his glory to the nations, and his wonders to all the peoples.

4 For the Lord is great, and greatly to be praised; he is more to be feared than all other gods.

5 For all the gods of the nations are false gods; but the Lord made the heavens.

6 Honour and glory are before him: strong and fair is his holy place.