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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
O Lord - Hebrew, יהוה Yahweh. It is an address to God by his chosen and special title (Exodus 3:14). Compare t…
19th Century
Anglican
O Lord our Lord. — Jehovah our Lord. For the first time in the Book of Psalms the personal feeling is consciously lost si…
16th Century
Protestant
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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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
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…
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, the psalmist offered a psalm in which David prayed because of his persecution; here, he offers a psalm of thanksgiving.
He prese…
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