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). |
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