Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. Ascribe to the LORDThe word "ascribe" in Hebrew is "yahab," which means to give or to attribute. This phrase calls believers to recognize and declare the glory and honor that inherently belong to God. In the ancient Near Eastern context, ascribing was a formal acknowledgment of someone's rightful status or authority. Here, it is a call to worship, urging the faithful to acknowledge God's supreme position and His divine attributes. This act of ascribing is not merely verbal but involves a heartfelt recognition of God's sovereignty and majesty. O families of the nations
The phrase "families of the nations" emphasizes the universal call to worship God. In Hebrew, "mishpachot" refers to clans or families, and "goyim" means nations or peoples. This highlights the inclusivity of God's call to worship, transcending ethnic and national boundaries. Historically, Israel was chosen to be a light to the nations, and this verse reflects the prophetic vision of all peoples coming to acknowledge the one true God. It underscores the biblical theme of God's desire for all humanity to come into a relationship with Him. ascribe to the LORD glory and strength
The repetition of "ascribe" reinforces the importance of recognizing God's attributes. "Glory" in Hebrew is "kabod," which conveys the idea of weightiness or significance, often associated with God's manifest presence. "Strength" is "oz," denoting power and might. Together, these terms encapsulate the essence of God's character as both majestic and powerful. In the scriptural context, acknowledging God's glory and strength is an act of worship that aligns the believer's heart with the truth of who God is. It is a reminder that all power and honor belong to Him, and it is our privilege to declare this truth. Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The central figure in this verse, Yahweh is the covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal, self-existent nature and His relationship with His people. 2. Families of the NationsThis phrase refers to all the peoples and ethnic groups of the world, highlighting the universal call to worship and honor God. 3. The PsalmistTraditionally attributed to David, the psalmist is the inspired author calling for global recognition of God's majesty. Teaching Points Universal Call to WorshipThe verse emphasizes that worship is not limited to Israel but extends to all nations. Every family and ethnic group is invited to recognize God's glory and strength. Recognition of God's Attributes"Glory" and "strength" are attributes of God that we are called to acknowledge. This recognition should lead to a life of worship and reverence. Active Participation in WorshipThe repeated use of "ascribe" suggests an active role in worship. We are not passive observers but active participants in declaring God's greatness. Unity in DiversityThe call to the "families of the nations" highlights the unity that can be found in diverse groups coming together to worship the one true God. Reflecting God's GloryAs believers, we are called to reflect God's glory in our lives, demonstrating His strength and majesty through our actions and words. Bible Study Questions 1. What does it mean to "ascribe" glory and strength to the LORD, and how can we do this in our daily lives? 2. How does the call to the "families of the nations" challenge our understanding of worship and evangelism? 3. In what ways can recognizing God's attributes of glory and strength impact our personal relationship with Him? 4. How can we actively participate in worship, both individually and corporately, in a way that honors God? 5. How does the theme of unity in diversity, as seen in this verse, influence our interactions with people from different cultures and backgrounds? Connections to Other Scriptures 1 Chronicles 16:28-29This passage parallels Psalm 96:7-9, emphasizing the call for all nations to recognize God's glory and strength. Revelation 5:13This verse echoes the universal worship theme, where every creature in heaven and on earth gives praise to God. Isaiah 42:12This verse calls for the proclamation of God's glory among the nations, similar to the exhortation in Psalm 96:7. People PsalmistPlaces JerusalemTopics Ascribe, Families, Glory, Honour, Kindreds, Nations, O, Peoples, StrengthDictionary of Bible Themes Psalm 96:1-9 8440 glorifying God Psalm 96:3-7 1194 glory, divine and human Psalm 96:3-9 8660 magnifying God Psalm 96:7-9 1110 God, present everywhere
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Psalm xcvi. 1, 2. Sing a new song unto the Lord; His mercies, every morning new, His truth and faithfulness record; Give to our God the glory due. God is the Lord; around His throne In heaven, adoring seraphim, And ransom'd saints, ascribe alone All power, might, majesty, to Hiin. On earth His church impregnable, Built on the rock of ages, stands, And yet, against the gates of hell, Shall send salvation through all lands. Thou, by whose word the worlds were made, In wisdom and in goodness framed, …
James Montgomery—Sacred Poems and HymnsLetter Xlii to the Illustrious Youth, Geoffrey De Perrone, and his Comrades.
To the Illustrious Youth, Geoffrey de Perrone, and His Comrades. He pronounces the youths noble because they purpose to lead the religious life, and exhorts them to perseverance. To his beloved sons, Geoffrey and his companions, Bernard, called Abbot of Clairvaux, wishes the spirit of counsel and strength. 1. The news of your conversion that has got abroad is edifying many, nay, is making glad the whole Church of God, so that The heavens rejoice and the earth is glad (Ps. xcvi. 11), and every tongue …
Saint Bernard of Clairvaux—Some Letters of Saint Bernard, Abbot of Clairvaux Therefore Go On, Saints of God, Boys and Girls...
27. Therefore go on, Saints of God, boys and girls, males and females, unmarried men, and women; go on and persevere unto the end. Praise more sweetly the Lord, Whom ye think on more richly: hope more happily in Him, Whom ye serve more instantly: love more ardently Him, whom ye please more attentively. With loins girded, and lamps burning, wait for the Lord, when He cometh from the marriage. [2075] Ye shall bring unto the marriage of the Lamb a new song, which ye shall sing on your harps. Not surely …
St. Augustine—Of Holy Virginity. A Letter from Origen to Africanus.
Origen to Africanus, a beloved brother in God the Father, through Jesus Christ, His holy Child, greeting. Your letter, from which I learn what you think of the Susanna in the Book of Daniel, which is used in the Churches, although apparently somewhat short, presents in its few words many problems, each of which demands no common treatment, but such as oversteps the character of a letter, and reaches the limits of a discourse. [3028] And I, when I consider, as best I can, the measure of my intellect, …
Origen—Origen's Letters Period iii. The Dissolution of the Imperial State Church and the Transition to the Middle Ages: from the Beginning of the Sixth Century to the Latter Part of the Eighth
The third period of the ancient Church under the Christian Empire begins with the accession of Justin I (518-527), and the end of the first schism between Rome and Constantinople (519). The termination of the period is not so clearly marked. By the middle and latter part of the eighth century, however, the imperial Church has ceased to exist in its original conception. The Church in the East has become, in great part, a group of national schismatic churches under Moslem rulers, and only the largest …
Joseph Cullen Ayer Jr., Ph.D.—A Source Book for Ancient Church History Hiram, the Inspired Artificer
BY REV. W. J. TOWNSEND, D.D. The Temple of Solomon was the crown of art in the old world. There were temples on a larger scale, and of more massive construction, but the enormous masses of masonry of the oldest nations were not comparable with the artistic grace, the luxurious adornments, and the harmonious proportions of this glorious House of God. David had laid up money and material for the great work, but he was not permitted to carry it out. He was a man of war, and blood-stained hands were …
George Milligan—Men of the Bible; Some Lesser-Known Ye Also who have not yet Made this Vow...
30. Ye also who have not yet made this vow, who are able to receive it, receive it. [2093] Run with perseverance, that ye may obtain. [2094] Take ye each his sacrifices, and enter ye into the courts [2095] of the Lord, not of necessity, having power over your own will. [2096] For not as, "Thou shall not commit adultery, Thou shall not kill," [2097] can it so be said, Thou shalt not wed. The former are demanded, the latter are offered. If the latter are done, they are praised: unless the former are …
St. Augustine—Of Holy Virginity. The First Commandment
Thou shalt have no other gods before me.' Exod 20: 3. Why is the commandment in the second person singular, Thou? Why does not God say, You shall have no other gods? Because the commandment concerns every one, and God would have each one take it as spoken to him by name. Though we are forward to take privileges to ourselves, yet we are apt to shift off duties from ourselves to others; therefore the commandment is in the second person, Thou and Thou, that every one may know that it is spoken to him, …
Thomas Watson—The Ten Commandments The Prophet Micah.
PRELIMINARY REMARKS. Micah signifies: "Who is like Jehovah;" and by this name, the prophet is consecrated to the incomparable God, just as Hosea was to the helping God, and Nahum to the comforting God. He prophesied, according to the inscription, under Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah. We are not, however, entitled, on this account, to dissever his prophecies, and to assign particular discourses to the reign of each of these kings. On the contrary, the entire collection forms only one whole. At …
Ernst Wilhelm Hengstenberg—Christology of the Old Testament The History of the Psalter
[Sidenote: Nature of the Psalter] Corresponding to the book of Proverbs, itself a select library containing Israel's best gnomic literature, is the Psalter, the compendium of the nation's lyrical songs and hymns and prayers. It is the record of the soul experiences of the race. Its language is that of the heart, and its thoughts of common interest to worshipful humanity. It reflects almost every phase of religious feeling: penitence, doubt, remorse, confession, fear, faith, hope, adoration, and …
Charles Foster Kent—The Origin & Permanent Value of the Old Testament Psalms
The piety of the Old Testament Church is reflected with more clearness and variety in the Psalter than in any other book of the Old Testament. It constitutes the response of the Church to the divine demands of prophecy, and, in a less degree, of law; or, rather, it expresses those emotions and aspirations of the universal heart which lie deeper than any formal demand. It is the speech of the soul face to face with God. Its words are as simple and unaffected as human words can be, for it is the genius …
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