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God's Greatness in His Church
Scholars emphasize that God's greatness is not just a universal concept but is specifically demonstrated "in Zion," which represents His church. Commentators like Albert Barnes and John Gill explain that God shows His power through His presence, blessings, and protective care for His people. His greatness is personally and powerfully revealed within the community of faith.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 99:2
18th Century
Theologian
The Lord is great in Zion – Compare Psalms 95:3. The meaning here is not that God is “absolutely” great—which is indeed true—but th…
John Calvin
On Psalms 99:2
16th Century
Theologian
Jehovah in Zion It is proper that we should not forget the antithesis I previously mentioned, namely, that God is great in Zion to destroy…
John Gill
On Psalms 99:2
17th Century
Pastor
The Lord is great in Zion
Where the temple stood, and into which Christ came as the proprietor of it, and gave it a …
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Matthew Henry
On Psalms 99:1–5
17th Century
Minister
God governs the world by his providence, governs the church by his grace, and both by his Son. The inhabitants of the earth have cause to tremble, …