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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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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 29:1

18th Century

Theologian

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…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Psalms 29:1

19th Century

Bishop

You mighty. —Heb., benê-elîm. Literally, sons of gods (not sons of God, since elîm is never us…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Psalms 29:1

16th Century

Theologian

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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John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 29:1

17th Century

Pastor

Give unto the Lord, O ye mighty
The Targum refers this to the angels, "give praise before the Lord, ye companies of …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Psalms 29:1–11

17th Century

Minister

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…