Psalm 99:2

The LORD Reigns! · Psalm 99:1–9
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Translations

Modern
Great is the LORD in Zion; He is exalted above all the peoples.
Traditional
The Lord is great in Zion; and he is high above all the people.
Literal
YHWH is great in Zion, and high is He over all the peoples.
Latin
Dominus in Sion magnus, et excelsus super omnes populos.

Original

Hebrew
English
Great is the LORD in Zion; He is exalted above all the peoples.

Notes

The Lord is the holy and righteous King (Isaiah 6:1–5). Mount Zion, where the temple of the Lord is located, metaphorically stands as the highest point on earth (Psalm 113:4; Isaiah 2:2; 6:1). From this high place, the "great King" (Psalm 47:2) can see, rule over, and receive praise from all nations and peoples.

The psalmist calls the nations to worship the Lord, the king of the earth who rules from Zion.

These psalms challenge the doubts created by the exile (see Psalm 89) and answer the questions asked in Psalm 90:11, 13. The Lord has established a kingdom (Psalm 93) that is characterized by:

Theme notes and profiles

David Praise Psalms The Creator-King Zion

Parallels

Psalm 93:1–5

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

David Holiness Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven Music Poetry, Biblical Psalms, Book of Zion

Topics

Church: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Jesus, the Christ: Messiah: Messianic Psalms