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Yahweh, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth, Who has set your glory above the heavens!

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God's Revealed Character

Commentators explain that God's 'name' refers to more than a title; it signifies His revealed character, perfections, and actions. Several scholars see this as a prophecy pointing ultimately to the person and work of Jesus Christ, whose name and saving power would become known 'in all the earth' through the Gospel.

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Psalms

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 8:1

18th Century

Theologian

O Lord - Hebrew, יהוה Yahweh. It is an address to God by his chosen and special title (Exodus 3:14). Compare t…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Psalms 8:1

19th Century

Bishop

O Lord our Lord.Jehovah our Lord. For the first time in the Book of Psalms the personal feeling is consciously lost si…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Psalms 8:1

16th Century

Theologian

Whether גתית, Gittith, signifies a musical instrument, some particular tune, or the beginning of some famous and well-known song, I do not…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 8:1

17th Century

Pastor

O Lord our God
Jehovah, the one God, who is Lord of all angels and men, and in an especial manner Lord and King of s…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Psalms 8:1–2

17th Century

Minister

The psalmist seeks to give to God the glory due to his name. How bright this glory shines, even in this lower world! He is ours, for he made us, pr…