Psalms 99
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3. thy . . . name--perfections of justice, power, &c.
great and terrible name--producing dread ( Deuteronomy 10:17 ), and to be praised by those over whom He is exalted ( Psalms 97:9 ).
it is holy--or, "He is holy" ( Psalms 99:5 Psalms 99:9 , Isaiah 6:3 ).
4, 5. To His wise and righteous government all nations should render honor.
king's . . . judgment--His power is combined with justice.
he is holy--(compare Psalms 22:3 ).
6-8. The experience of these servants of God is cited for encouragement.
among . . . priests, among . . . upon the Lord [and] He spake . . . pillar--may be referred to all three (compare Exodus 18:19 , Leviticus 8:15 , Deuteronomy 5:5 , 1 Samuel 9:13 ).
7. cloudy pillar--the medium of divine intercourse ( Exodus 33:9 , Numbers 12:5 ). Obedience was united with worship. God answered. them as intercessors for the people, who, though forgiven, were yet chastened ( Exodus 32:10 Exodus 32:34 ).