Psalm 96:4

4 The LORD is great! He should be highly praised. He should be feared more 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 Sing to the LORD! Praise his name! Day after day announce that the LORD saves his people.

3 Tell people about his glory. Tell all the nations about his miracles.

4 The LORD is great! He should be highly praised. He should be feared more than all [other] gods

5 because all the gods of the nations are idols. The LORD made the heavens.

6 Splendor and majesty are in his presence. Strength and beauty are in his holy place.