Psalm 99:3

3 Let them give thanks to your great and fearful name. He is holy!

Psalm 99:3 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 99:3

Let them praise thy great and terrible name
All people, especially the Lord's people; those that dwell in Zion, where his name is great, in high esteem, venerable, and valued; as his name Jesus, or Saviour, is amiable and lovely to his saints; and his name, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, is terrible to his enemies:

for it is holy;
his name is holy, as well as reverend and great; his nature is holy, both divine and human; holy in all his ways and works; and is holiness to his people, and therefore worthy of praise; holiness is the ground and foundation of his praise from the seraphim, ( Isaiah 6:3 ) .

Psalm 99:3 In-Context

1 The LORD rules as king. Let the people tremble. He is enthroned over the angels. Let the earth quake.

2 The LORD is mighty in Zion. He is high above all people.

3 Let them give thanks to your great and fearful name. He is holy!

4 The king's strength is that he loves justice. You have established fairness. You have done what is fair and right for Jacob.

5 Highly honor the LORD our God. Bow down at his footstool. He is holy!