Psalms 96:5

5 The gods of all other nations are only idols, but the Lord created 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 ) .

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FOOTNOTES:

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

Psalms 96:5 In-Context

3 Proclaim his glory to the nations, his mighty deeds to all peoples.

4 The Lord is great and is to be highly praised; he is to be honored more than all the gods.

5 The gods of all other nations are only idols, but the Lord created the heavens.

6 Glory and majesty surround him; power and beauty fill his Temple.

7 Praise the Lord, all people on earth; praise his glory and might.