3. thy . . . name--perfections of justice, power, &c.
great and terrible name--producing dread
(De 10:17),
and to be praised by those over whom He is exalted
(Ps 97:9).
it is holy--or, "He is holy"
(Ps 99:5, 9;
Isa 6:3).
4, 5. To His wise and righteous government all nations should render
honor.
king's . . . judgment--His power is combined with justice.
he is holy--(compare
Ps 22:3).
6-8. The experience of these servants of God is cited for
encouragement.
among . . . priests, among . . . upon the Lord
[and] He spake . . . pillar--may be referred to all three (compare
Ex 18:19;
Le 8:15;
De 5:5;
1Sa 9:13).
7. cloudy pillar--the medium of divine intercourse
(Ex 33:9;
Nu 12:5).
Obedience was united with worship. God answered them as intercessors
for the people, who, though forgiven, were yet chastened
(Ex 32:10, 34).
Psalm 99 Bible Commentary
Jamieson, Faussett, and Brown
Ps 99:1-9. God's government is especially exercised in and for His Church, which should praise Him for His gracious dealings.
1. sitteth . . . cherubim--(compare 1Sa 4:4; Ps 80:1).
tremble . . . be moved--inspired with fear by His judgments on the wicked.
2. great in Zion--where He dwells (Ps 9:11).
3. thy . . . name--perfections of justice, power, &c.
great and terrible name--producing dread (De 10:17), and to be praised by those over whom He is exalted (Ps 97:9).
it is holy--or, "He is holy" (Ps 99:5, 9; Isa 6:3).
4, 5. To His wise and righteous government all nations should render honor.
king's . . . judgment--His power is combined with justice.
he is holy--(compare Ps 22:3).
6-8. The experience of these servants of God is cited for encouragement.
among . . . priests, among . . . upon the Lord [and] He spake . . . pillar--may be referred to all three (compare Ex 18:19; Le 8:15; De 5:5; 1Sa 9:13).
7. cloudy pillar--the medium of divine intercourse (Ex 33:9; Nu 12:5). Obedience was united with worship. God answered them as intercessors for the people, who, though forgiven, were yet chastened (Ex 32:10, 34).