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Ascribe to Yahweh, you sons of the mighty, Ascribe to Yahweh glory and strength.
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Who Are "The Mighty"?
Scholars debate who the "sons of the mighty" are. Some, like Albert Barnes, believe it refers to angels, the most powerful created beings, calling even them to worship God. Others, like John Calvin, argue it's a direct address to powerful human rulers, who are often tempted by pride to forget the true source of their strength. Both views emphasize that all power must bow before God.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Give to the Lord - Ascribe to Yahweh; or, recognize Him as entitled to what is here ascribed to Him. The word cannot be understood, as we co…
19th Century
Anglican
You mighty. —Heb., benê-elîm. Literally, sons of gods (not sons of God, since elîm is never us…
16th Century
Protestant
Give to Jehovah, you sons of the mighty. It was no doubt David’s design to lead all men to worship and reverence God; but as it is more di…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Give unto the Lord, O ye mighty The Targum refers this to the angels, "give praise before the Lord, ye companies of …
The mighty and honorable of the earth are especially bound to honor and worship him; but, alas, few attempt to worship him in the beauty of holines…
13th Century
Catholic
1. In the other psalms, the psalmist recalled the trust that he had in God; here he gives thanks as one who has been delivered.
The p…
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