Psalms 29:2

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Psalms 29:2 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness.

King James Version KJV

Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.

American Standard Version ASV

Ascribe unto Jehovah the glory due unto his name; Worship Jehovah in holy array.

Bible in Basic English BBE

Give to the Lord the full glory of his name; give him worship in holy robes.

Free Bible Version FBV

Honor the Lord for his glorious character, bow in reverence to the Lord in his brilliant holiness.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Giue vnto the Lord glorie due vnto his Name: worship the Lord in the glorious Sanctuarie.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

Ascribe to Jehovah the honour of His name, Bow yourselves to Jehovah, In the beauty of holiness.

World English Bible WEB

Ascribe to the LORD the glory due to his name. Worship the LORD in holy array.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Give to the LORD, the glory due to his name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

I will extol thee, O Lord, for thou hast upheld me: and hast not made my enemies to rejoice over me.

Translation for Translators T4T

Proclaim that ◄he/his name► is glorious; bow down before Yahweh in his holy temple.

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Psalms 29:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB הָב֣וּ לַֽ֭/יהוָה כְּב֣וֹד שְׁמ֑/וֹ הִשְׁתַּחֲו֥וּ לַ֝/יהוָ֗ה בְּ/הַדְרַת קֹֽדֶשׁ

הָב֣וּ yâhab H3051 to give V-Qal-Impv-2mp

לַֽ֭/יהוָה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord Prep | N-proper

כְּב֣וֹד kâbôwd H3519 glory N-cs

שְׁמ֑/וֹ shêm H8034 name N-ms | Suff

הִשְׁתַּחֲו֥וּ shâchâh H7812 to bow V-v-Impv-2mp

לַ֝/יהוָ֗ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord Prep | N-proper

בְּ/הַדְרַת hădârâh H1927 adornment Prep | N-fs

קֹֽדֶשׁ qôdesh H6944 Holy Place N-ms

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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 29:2

הָב֣וּ yâhab H3051 "to give" V-Qal-Impv-2mp

To give means to provide or put something, and can also mean to come or set something, as seen in the Bible. It is used in various contexts, including giving glory to God or providing for others.

Definition: 1) to give, provide, ascribe, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give 1a2) to set, place 1a3) to provide (with reflexive) 1a4) to ascribe (glory) 1a5) to grant, permit, come now Aramaic equivalent: ye.hav (יְהַב "to give" H3052)

Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: ascribe, bring, come on, give, go, set, take. See also: Genesis 11:3; Ruth 3:15; Psalms 29:1.

לַֽ֭/יהוָה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 "The Lord" Prep | N-proper

Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.

Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)

Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.

כְּב֣וֹד kâbôwd H3519 "glory" N-cs

Glory refers to great honor or splendor, often used to describe God's majesty, as in Psalm 138:5 where David praises God's glorious name. It can also refer to wealth or abundance, like in Genesis 31:1 where Jacob's wealth is described.

Definition: 1) glory, honour, glorious, abundance 1a) abundance, riches 1b) honour, splendour, glory 1c) honour, dignity 1d) honour, reputation 1e) honour, reverence, glory 1f) glory

Usage: Occurs in 189 OT verses. KJV: glorious(-ly), glory, honour(-able). See also: Genesis 31:1; Psalms 113:4; Psalms 3:4.

שְׁמ֑/וֹ shêm H8034 "name" N-ms | Suff

In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.

Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)

Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.

הִשְׁתַּחֲו֥וּ shâchâh H7812 "to bow" V-v-Impv-2mp

This Hebrew word means to bow down, often as a sign of respect or worship. It is used in Genesis 24:52 to describe Abraham's servant bowing down to God. The word is about showing humility and respect to someone or something.

Definition: 1) to bow down 1a) (Qal) to bow down 1b)(Hiphil) to depress (fig) 1c) (Hithpael) 1c1) to bow down, prostrate oneself 1c1a) before superior in homage 1c1b) before God in worship 1c1c) before false gods 1c1d) before angel

Usage: Occurs in 166 OT verses. KJV: bow (self) down, crouch, fall down (flat), humbly beseech, do (make) obeisance, do reverence, make to stoop, worship. See also: Genesis 18:2; 1 Kings 9:9; Psalms 5:8.

לַ֝/יהוָ֗ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 "The Lord" Prep | N-proper

Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.

Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)

Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.

בְּ/הַדְרַת hădârâh H1927 "adornment" Prep | N-fs

This word means adornment or decoration, and is used to describe the beauty of worship and the glory of a king. It represents the idea of making something beautiful and honorable, like the temple in Jerusalem.

Definition: 1) adornment, glory 1a) holy adornment (of public worship) 1b) glory (of the king)

Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: beauty, honour. See also: 1 Chronicles 16:29; Psalms 29:2; Psalms 96:9.

קֹֽדֶשׁ qôdesh H6944 "Holy Place" N-ms

The Holy Place refers to a sacred or set-apart area, like the temple in Jerusalem. It is a place of sanctity and holiness, where God is worshipped. The Bible describes it as a place of reverence and awe.

Definition: This name means apartness, holiness, sacredness Also named: hagion (ἅγιον "Holy Place" G0039)

Usage: Occurs in 380 OT verses. KJV: consecrated (thing), dedicated (thing), hallowed (thing), holiness, ([idiom] most) holy ([idiom] day, portion, thing), saint, sanctuary. See also: Exodus 3:5; Leviticus 23:4; 1 Chronicles 26:26.

Study Notes — Psalms 29:2

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Psalms 29:2 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 29:2
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 29:2
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 29:2
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 29:2
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 29:2
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 29:2
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 29:2
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 29:2
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 29:2
Sermons on Psalms 29:2

Context — Ascribe Glory to the LORD

1Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.

2Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness.

3The voice of the LORD is over the waters; the God of glory thunders; the LORD is heard over many waters. 4The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is majestic.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Psalms 96:8–9	Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and enter His courts. Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness; tremble before Him, all the earth.
2	1 Chronicles 16:28–29	Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and come before Him. Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness;
3	Psalms 110:3	Your people shall be willing on Your day of battle. Arrayed in holy splendor, from the womb of the dawn, to You belongs the dew of Your youth.
4	Psalms 27:4	One thing I have asked of the LORD; this is what I desire: to dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and seek Him in His temple.
5	2 Chronicles 20:21	Then Jehoshaphat consulted with the people and appointed those who would sing to the LORD and praise the splendor of His holiness. As they went out before the army, they were singing: “Give thanks to the LORD, for His loving devotion endures forever.”
6	Psalms 97:9	For You, O LORD, are Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods.
7	Psalms 96:6	Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and beauty fill His sanctuary.
8	Psalms 90:17	May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish for us the work of our hands— yes, establish the work of our hands!
9	Psalms 113:3–6	From where the sun rises to where it sets, the name of the LORD is praised. The LORD is exalted over all the nations, His glory above the heavens. Who is like the LORD our God, the One enthroned on high? He humbles Himself to behold the heavens and the earth.
10	Psalms 145:3–7	Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised; His greatness is unsearchable. One generation will commend Your works to the next, and will proclaim Your mighty acts— the glorious splendor of Your majesty. And I will meditate on Your wondrous works. They will proclaim the power of Your awesome deeds, and I will declare Your greatness. They will extol the fame of Your abundant goodness and sing joyfully of Your righteousness.

Psalms 29:2 Summary

This verse is calling us to give God the honor and recognition that He deserves, and to worship Him with reverence and awe. It means recognizing that God is perfect and holy, and that He is worthy of our worship and praise, as seen in Revelation 4:11. We can do this by living a life that is pleasing to Him, and by giving Him thanks and glory in all that we do, just like it says in 1 Chronicles 16:29. By doing so, we can experience a deeper sense of connection and intimacy with God, and can reflect His holiness to those around us.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to ascribe glory to the Lord?

Ascribing glory to the Lord means giving Him the recognition and honor that is due to His name, as seen in Psalms 29:2, and is a fundamental aspect of worship, as commanded in Exodus 20:3-5.

What is the splendor of God's holiness?

The splendor of God's holiness refers to the majestic and awe-inspiring nature of God's perfect righteousness, as described in Isaiah 6:1-5, and is a key aspect of worshiping Him in Psalms 29:2.

How can we worship the Lord in the splendor of His holiness?

We can worship the Lord in the splendor of His holiness by acknowledging His majesty and perfection, and by living a life that is pleasing to Him, as described in Colossians 1:10 and 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8.

Is this verse only talking about worship in a church setting?

No, this verse is not limited to worship in a church setting, but rather encourages us to worship the Lord in every aspect of our lives, as seen in Romans 12:1-2, and to give Him the glory due His name in all that we do.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways that I can ascribe glory to the Lord in my daily life?
How can I cultivate a deeper sense of reverence and awe for God's holiness in my worship?
In what ways can I reflect the splendor of God's holiness in my own life and relationships?
What are some things that distract me from worshiping the Lord in the splendor of His holiness, and how can I overcome them?

Gill's Exposition on Psalms 29:2

Give unto the Lord the glory due to his name,.... Or "the glory of his name" (x): which is suitable to his nature, agreeable to his perfections, and which belongs unto him on account of his works;

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 29:2

Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 29:2

The glory due unto his name, i.e. the honour which he deserves; which is to prefer him before all other gods, and to forsake all others, and to own him as the Almighty, and the only true God. In the beauty of holiness; or, of the sanctuary, which is commonly called by this name; in his holy and beautiful house, as it is called, , the only place where he will receive worship. So he exhorts them to turn proselytes to the Jewish religion; which was their duty and interest.

Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 29:2

Psalms 29:2 Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.Ver. 2. Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name] Which yet you cannot do, for his name is above all praise, Nominatissimam et celeberrimam (Jan.), Psalms 148:13, but you must aim at it. The Rabbis observe that God’ s holy name is mentioned eighteen different times in this psalm; that great men especially may give him the honour of his name, that they may stand in awe and not sin, that they may bring presents to him who ought to be feared, and those also the very best of the best, since he is a great King, and standeth much upon his seniority, Malachi 1:14. Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness] Or, in his glorious sanctuary; therefore glorious, because there they might see God’ s face, and hear his voice in his ordinances. Away, therefore, with your superstitions and will worships, and bring your gifts to his beautiful sanctuary; for nowhere else will he receive them. Send a lamb to this ruler of the earth, Isaiah 16:1, as a homage penny.

Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 29:2

(2) In the beauty of holiness.—Better, in holy attire; an image borrowed from the splendid vestments of the priests and Levites (2 Chronicles 20:21; Psalms 110:3). So the presences that attend the courts of heaven are bidden to be robed in their most magnificent attire, as for a high and sacred ceremony.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 29:2

Verse 2. The glory due unto his name] Rather, the glory of his name. His name is Mercy; his nature is love. Ascribe mercy, love, power, and wisdom to him. All these are implied in the name Jehovah. In the beauty of holiness.] בהדרת קדש behadrath kodesh, "the beautiful garments of holiness." Let the priests and Levites put on their best and cleanest apparel; and let the whole service be conducted in such a way as to be no dishonour to the Divine Majesty. The Vulgate and others read, In the palace of his holiness. Let all go to the temple, and return thanks to God for their preservation during this dreadful storm. See on Psalms 29:9.

Cambridge Bible on Psalms 29:2

2. the glory due unto his name] Lit. the glory of his name, particularising the general idea of glory in Psalms 29:1. The glory of his name is His glory as He reveals Himself in the world (Psalms 5:11 note); here, as the context shews, especially in Nature. in the beauty of holiness] Suggestive as this rendering is, it can hardly be right; and the true sense is that given in R.V. marg., in holy array. Cp. Psalms 96:9 (= 1 Chronicles 16:29); 2 Chronicles 20:21 (R.V. marg.); Psalms 110:3. The ideas of earth are transferred to heaven. As the priests in the earthly temple were clothed in “holy garments for glory and for beauty” (Exodus 28:2), so even the ministrants in the heavenly temple must be arrayed befittingly.

Barnes' Notes on Psalms 29:2

Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name - Margin: “the honor of his name.” The honor of His name is that which is due to it, or which properly belongs to it.

Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 29:2

1, 2. These verses open the scene with a call upon celestial beings to praise and glorify Jehovah. O ye mighty—Hebrew, sons of God; angels and archangels. See Job chap. Psalms 38:7, and note on Psalms 89:6.

Sermons on Psalms 29:2

	Sermon	Description
	Woe, Lo, and Go - Part 3 by Leonard Ravenhill	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a vision and being filled with compassion. He refers to the story of Isaiah, who had a vision of God and recognized
	God Is Worthy of Worship by Leonard Ravenhill	This sermon emphasizes the privilege and importance of worship, focusing on the scene in Revelation 5 where the Lamb is found worthy to open the book and receive worship from all c
	The Beauty of Holiness by Leonard Ravenhill	In this sermon, the preacher discusses the urgency of preaching the word of God in a generation that is unaware of the impending judgment of hellfire. He emphasizes the importance
	The Throne of Grace by Bill McLeod	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of worshiping the Lord in the beauty of holiness rather than relying on superficial appearances. He shares the story of Dunca
	Worthy Is the Lamb by William MacDonald	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of worshiping and praising the Lord with all our strength and passion. He compares our enthusiasm for worldly things like spo
	Psalm 84-02 by James K. Boswell	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of living a useful and productive life according to God's great purpose. He encourages the audience to be like a farm with st
	Why Revival and Who Needs It? by Ralph Sutera	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for revival and a genuine moving of God in the lives of believers. He prays for God to cure the warring madness and selfishness in