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Ascribe to Yahweh, you families of nations, Ascribe to Yahweh glory and strength.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
Give unto the Lord - Ascribe to the Lord—to Yahweh. This is extracted literally from 1 Chronicles 16:28.
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19th Century
Anglican
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…
16th Century
Protestant
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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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Give unto the Lord, O you kindreds of the people Or families F16 : the Targum is, "give unto the Lord a s…
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.…
