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Worship the One True God
The verse commands praise for Jehovah because He alone is God. Commentators explain that 'all gods' refers to everything else that might be worshiped, whether pagan idols, powerful angels, or even human rulers. The psalm insists that true worship must be directed exclusively to the one supreme God, rejecting all counterfeit deities.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 96:4
18th Century
Theologian
For the Lord is great - Yahweh is great. See the notes at Psalms 77:13. This verse is taken literally from [Reference 1 Chronicles …
John Calvin
On Psalms 96:4
16th Century
Theologian
For Jehovah is great, and greatly to be praised. He particularly describes that God, whom he wants people to celebrate, and this is becaus…
John Gill
On Psalms 96:4
17th Century
Pastor
For the Lord is great
In the perfections of his nature; in the works of his hands, of creation, providence, and re…
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Matthew Henry
On Psalms 96:1–9
17th Century
Minister
When Christ finished his work on earth and was received into his glory in heaven, the church began to sing a new song to him and to bless his name.…