Dictionary of Bible Themes: 1090 God, majesty of

1090 God, majesty of

Dictionary of Bible Themes

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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

Psalm 8:1 See also Psalm 8:9

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

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

Isaiah 6:5

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