Psalms 96:7

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

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 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!
8 Give to the LORD the glory due his name! Bring gifts! Enter his courtyards!
9 Bow down to the LORD in his holy splendor! Tremble before him, all the earth!
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