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The Reason for Worship
The primary reason for worship given in this verse is God's absolute and unrivaled greatness. Commentators emphasize that Jehovah is not just one deity among many, but the supreme God and King. His authority is total, extending over the entire universe, which is the foundation for our praise.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 95:3
18th Century
Theologian
For the Lord is a great God - For Yahweh is a great God. The object is to exalt Jehovah, the true God, as distinguished from all wh…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 95:3
19th Century
Bishop
Above all gods. —Not here angelic beings, but the gods of surrounding tribes, as accurately explained in Psalm 96:4-5. ([Reference…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 95:3
19th Century
Preacher
For the LORD is a great God, and a great king above all gods.
For the Lord is a great God. Jehovah is a great God, and …
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John Calvin
On Psalms 95:3
16th Century
Theologian
For Jehovah is a great God. By these words, the Psalmist reminds us what abundant grounds we have for praising God, and how far we are fro…
John Gill
On Psalms 95:3
17th Century
Pastor
For the Lord is a great God
Christ is truly and properly God, wherefore divine service is to be performed unto him; …
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 95:1–7
17th Century
Minister
Whenever we come into God's presence, we must come with thanksgiving. The Lord is to be praised; we do not lack subject matter for praise, and it w…