Psalms 99:2

2 (98-2) The lord is great in Sion, and high above all people.

Psalms 99:2 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 99:2

The Lord is great in Zion
Where the temple stood, and into which Christ came as the proprietor of it, and gave it a greater glory by his presence than the first temple had; here he preached his doctrines, wrought many of his miracles; here he poured forth the Spirit on his apostles; and from hence went forth his Gospel into all the world: or in Zion, that is, in his church, and among his people; here he grants his gracious presence, and bestows the blessings of his goodness; and shows himself to be great and glorious in his person, offices, and operations; see ( Psalms 98:1 ) ,

and he is high above all people;
as God, he is the Creator of them all; in whom they live, move, and have their being, and so must be above them all; as Mediator, he is the Saviour of his own people, and exalted to be so unto them; as King, he is higher than the kings of the earth, and therefore must be above all the rest of the inhabitants of it; he is higher than the heavens, and the angels there, and therefore he must be higher than the earth, and they that dwell in it; he is highly exalted above every name that is named in this world, or in that to come.

Psalms 99:2 In-Context

1 (98-1) <A psalm for David himself.> The Lord hath reigned, let the people be angry: he that sitteth on the cherubims: let the earth be moved.
2 (98-2) The lord is great in Sion, and high above all people.
3 (98-3) Let them give praise to thy great name: for it is terrible and holy:
4 (98-4) And the king’s honour loveth judgment. Thou hast prepared directions: thou hast done judgment and justice in Jacob.
5 (98-5) Exalt ye the Lord our God, and adore his footstool, for it is holy.
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