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A Prophecy of Global Worship
Commentators overwhelmingly see this verse as a prophetic call to all the nations of the world, not just Israel. Scholars like Calvin and Ellicott explain that this invitation to the 'kindreds of the peoples' anticipates the coming of Christ, who would break down the dividing wall and welcome Gentiles into God's family. This psalm looks forward to a time when every nation would worship the Lord.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 96:7
18th Century
Theologian
Give unto the Lord - Ascribe to the Lord—to Yahweh. This is extracted literally from 1 Chronicles 16:28.
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Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 96:7–9
19th Century
Bishop
These verses are reminiscent of Psalms 29:1-2 (see Notes on these verses), but instead of being addressed to the angels, it is, in keeping with the…
John Calvin
On Psalms 96:7
16th Century
Theologian
Give to Jehovah, etc. Since praise waited for God in Zion (Psalms 65:1), and that was the place devoted to the celebration of …
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John Gill
On Psalms 96:7
17th Century
Pastor
Give unto the Lord, O you kindreds of the people
Or families F16 : the Targum is, "give unto the Lord a s…
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.…