Psalms 96:5

5 because all the gods of the nations are just idols, but it is the LORD who created heaven!

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 ) .

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FOOTNOTES:

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

Psalms 96:5 In-Context

3 Declare God's glory among the nations; declare his wondrous works among all people

4 because the LORD is great and so worthy of praise. He is awesome beyond all other gods

5 because all the gods of the nations are just idols, but it is the LORD who created heaven!

6 Greatness and grandeur are in front of him; strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.

7 Give to the LORD, all families of the nations— give to the LORD glory and power!