Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 1000 God » 1010 God, nature and qualities of » 1015 God » 1090 God, majesty of The greatness and splendour of God, revealed in his creation and mighty works of deliverance. On account of his majesty, God is worthy of praise and adoration from all people. God is majestic Hebrews 8:1 See also 1 Samuel 15:29; Psalm 24:10 The word translated “glory” also means “majesty”; Hebrews 1:3-4 Majesty belongs to God 1 Chronicles 29:11 See also Psalm 145:12; Jude 25 God's majesty is awesome Job 37:22 See also Isaiah 2:10,19,21 God's character is majestic Psalm 93:1 A figurative expression indicating that God is fully majestic. See also Exodus 15:11; Psalm 104:1; Psalm 145:5; Isaiah 24:14; Isaiah 26:10 God's activity is majestic Exodus 15:6-7 “hand” is a symbol of God's power which accomplishes his purposes. See also Deuteronomy 9:26; Deuteronomy 11:2-3; 2 Chronicles 20:6; Psalm 111:3; Luke 9:43 God's name is majestic God's voice is majestic Psalm 29:4 See also Job 37:4; Isaiah 30:30 God's presence is majestic 1 Chronicles 16:27 See also Psalm 96:6; 2 Thessalonians 1:9; 2 Peter 1:17 The risen Christ shares in God's majesty 2 Peter 1:16-17 See also Hebrews 1:3-4; Hebrews 8:1 God's delegated majesty To the Messiah Micah 5:4 See also Zechariah 9:9 To kings Psalm 21:5 See also Psalm 45:3-4; Psalm 110:2-3 God's majesty provides help for his people Psalm 68:34-35 See also Exodus 15:6; Deuteronomy 33:26-27 Experiences of God's majesty Isaiah 6:1-4 Isaiah's vision; Ezekiel 1:4-28 Ezekiel's vision; Habakkuk 3:3-6 Habakkuk's description of God's person and work; Revelation 4:1-11 John's vision Human responses to the majesty of God An awareness of sin An awareness of insignificance See also Isaiah 40:15 Worship and adoration of God 1 Chronicles 16:29; Psalm 92:1-8; Psalm 93:1; Psalm 95:3-6; Luke 1:46 See also
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