Psalm 29:2

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 29:1-11

XXIX. Yahweh’ s glory in the storm ( Psalms 29:1-1 Samuel :): He is enthroned for the protection of His people ( Psalms 29:10 f.). Psalms 29:1 . the sons of God ( mg.) are superhuman beings ( cf. Genesis 6:1 *, Job 1:6 *) who minister in the heavenly Temple. Psalms 29:2 b. Follow mg. The LXX read, “ in his holy court.” Psalms 29:6 . Sirion is another name for Hermon. Psalms 29:7 . MT makes no sense. Probably some word has fallen out and the meaning is that the thunder cleaves rocks or the... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 29:2

The glory due unto his name, i.e. the honour which he deserves; which is to prefer him before all other gods, and to forsake all others, and to own him as the Almighty, and the only true God. In the beauty of holiness; or, of the sanctuary, which is commonly called by this name; in his holy and beautiful house, as it is called, Isaiah 64:11, the only place where he will receive worship. So he exhorts them to turn proselytes to the Jewish religion; which was their duty and interest. read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Psalms 29:1-11

[1] Note.—Thunder is extremely rare in Palestine during summer. Hence the miracle wrought by Samuel at the time of wheat-harvest must have made the greater impression on the people (1 Samuel 12:17-18). Thunder is called “the voice of God” (cf. Job 37:2; Job 40:9, Psalms 38:13, Isaiah 30:31). It is the symbol of the Divine power and vengeance (1 Samuel 2:10; 1 Samuel 7:10; 2 Samuel 22:14; Exodus 9:28). On occasions when God has specially intimated His presence, there have been accompaniments of... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Psalms 29:1-11

Psalms 29:1-11 Give unto the LORD, O ye mighty, give unto the LORD glory and strength. Give to the LORD the glory that is due unto his name ( Psalms 29:1-2 );We have told you how that they reverence the name of God. Now we are commanded, "Give the Lord that is glory, due His name; the name that is above all names,"worship Jehovah in the beauty of holiness ( Psalms 29:2 ).Now he speaks of the greatness of the Lord.The voice of the LORD is upon the waters ( Psalms 29:3 ):"The voice of the Lord,... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 29:1-11

Psalms 29:3 . The voice of the Lord, as heard in a tremendous storm of thunder and hail. The clouds at such a time assume peculiar forms, being charged with the electric fluid, which is diffused throughout all nature. This caloric, or fluid, does not exhibit appearances of fire and heat, till it is collected to a certain point, and put in motion. In a thunder storm there are generally two currents of air, and two or more ranges of clouds, the upper and the lower. When a positively... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 29:1-11

Psalms 29:1-11Give unto the Lord glory and strength. The glory of God’s government in the natural worldThis psalm has been explained, but without sufficient reason, as telling of the power and progress of the Gospel in the latter days. But it is intended to represent the majesty of God, the aids we may expect from Him, and the homage we ought to render to Him. It begins with a summons to the chiefs of the nations, especially the chiefs of Israel, to “give Unto the Lord glory and strength,” that... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 29:2

Psalms 29:2Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. The worship of holinessWorship meant at first worth-ship, or the condition of being worthy, as friendship is the condition of being friendly. The best worship is not merely to thank God for what He has done for us, but to show ourselves worthy of this. It is very clear that this is the best kind of worship for us; for it results not in mere words, but in character. We are better for our religion, which cannot always be said of the outward... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Psalms 29:2

Psa 29:2 Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness. Ver. 2. Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name ] Which yet you cannot do, for his name is above all praise, Nominatissimam et celeberrimam (Jan.), Psalms 148:13 , but you must aim at it. The Rabbis observe that God’s holy name is mentioned eighteen different times in this psalm; that great men especially may give him the honour of his name, that they may stand in awe and not sin, that... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Psalms 29:2

Give: 1 Chronicles 16:28, 1 Chronicles 16:29 glory: etc. Heb. honour of his name, Psalms 96:6, Psalms 96:8, Psalms 97:9, Psalms 113:3-Joshua :, Psalms 145:3-Judges : worship: Psalms 27:4, Psalms 96:9, 2 Chronicles 20:21 the beauty of holiness: or, his glorious sanctuary, Psalms 90:17 Reciprocal: Exodus 20:3 - General Deuteronomy 32:3 - Because 1 Chronicles 29:20 - bowed down 2 Chronicles 6:12 - he stood Psalms 68:34 - Ascribe Psalms 96:7 - Give Malachi 3:8 - a man Luke 17:18 - to give... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Psalms 29:2

Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.Give, … — The honour which he deserves: own him as the Almighty, and the only true God.Holiness — Or, in his holy and beautiful house. read more

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