Psalms 29:2

2 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; worship the LORD in the splendor of his[a] holiness.

Psalms 29:2 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
2 Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.
English Standard Version (ESV)
2 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; worship the LORD in the splendor of holiness.
New Living Translation (NLT)
2 Honor the LORD for the glory of his name. Worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness.
The Message Bible (MSG)
2 In awe before the glory, in awe before God's visible power. Stand at attention! Dress your best to honor him!
American Standard Version (ASV)
2 Ascribe unto Jehovah the glory due unto his name; Worship Jehovah in holy array.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
2 Give to the LORD the glory his name deserves. Worship the LORD in [his] holy splendor.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
2 Give the Lord the glory due His name; worship the Lord in the splendor of [His] holiness.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
2 Praise the LORD for the glory that belongs to him. Worship the LORD because of his beauty and holiness.

Psalms 29:2 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 29:2

Give unto the Lord the glory due to his name
Or "the glory of his name" F24: which is suitable to his nature, agreeable to his perfections, and which belongs unto him on account of his works;

worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness;
the Lord is only to be worshipped, and not any creature, angels or men; not Jehovah the Father only, who is to be worshipped in spirit and in truth; but the Son of God, and the Holy Ghost also, being of the same nature, and possessed of the same perfections; and that with both internal and external worship; and in true holiness, in which there is a real beauty: holiness is the beauty of God himself, he is glorious in it; it is the beauty of angels, it makes them so glorious as they are; and it is the beauty of saints, it is what makes them like unto Christ, and by which they are partakers of the divine nature; and in the exercise of holy graces, and in the discharge of holy duties, should they worship the Lord; unless this is to be understood of the place of worship, the sanctuary, or holy place in the tabernacle; or rather the church of God, which holiness becomes; but the former sense seems best.


FOOTNOTES:

F24 (wmv dwbk) "gloriam nominis ejus", Pagninus, Montanus, Junius & Tremellius, Piscator, Cocceius, Michaelis.

Psalms 29:2 In-Context

1 Ascribe to the LORD, you heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.
2 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness.
3 The voice of the LORD is over the waters; the God of glory thunders, the LORD thunders over the mighty waters.
4 The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is majestic.
5 The voice of the LORD breaks the cedars; the LORD breaks in pieces the cedars of Lebanon.

Cross References 1

  • 1. S 1 Chronicles 16:29; Psalms 96:7-9; 2 Chronicles 20:21

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Or Lord"with the splendor of"
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