Psalms 99:2
Psalms 99:2 in Multiple Translations
Great is the LORD in Zion; He is exalted above all the peoples.
The LORD is great in Zion; and he is high above all the people.
Jehovah is great in Zion; And he is high above all the peoples.
The Lord is great in Zion; he is high over all the nations.
The Lord rules supreme in Zion, he is sovereign over all the nations.
The Lord is great in Zion, and he is high aboue all the people.
Jehovah in Zion [is] great, And high He [is] over all the peoples.
The LORD is great in Zion. He is high above all the peoples.
The LORD is great in Zion; and he is high above all people.
Sing joyfully to God, all the earth: serve ye the Lord with gladness. Come in before his presence with exceeding great joy.
Yahweh is a mighty king in Jerusalem; but he is also the supreme ruler of all people-groups.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 99:2
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Psalms 99:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יְ֭הוָה
בְּ/צִיּ֣וֹן
גָּד֑וֹל
וְ/רָ֥ם
ה֝֗וּא
עַל
כָּל
הָֽ/עַמִּֽים
יְ֭הוָה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
בְּ/צִיּ֣וֹן
Tsîyôwn
H6726
Zion
Prep | N-proper
גָּד֑וֹל
gâdôwl
H1419
Great (Sea)
Adj
וְ/רָ֥ם
rûwm
H7311
to exalt
Conj | V-Qal
ה֝֗וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
הָֽ/עַמִּֽים
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
Art | N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 99:2
יְ֭הוָה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
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/צִיּ֣וֹן
Tsîyôwn
H6726
"Zion"
Prep | N-proper
Zion refers to a mountain in Jerusalem, often used as another name for the city, especially in prophetic books like Isaiah and Jeremiah.
Definition: Zion = "parched place" another name for Jerusalem especially in the prophetic books Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 153 OT verses. KJV: Zion. See also: 2 Samuel 5:7; Isaiah 49:14; Psalms 2:6.
גָּד֑וֹל
gâdôwl
H1419
"Great (Sea)"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means something or someone great, whether in size, age, or importance. It appears in descriptions of the Great Sea and the Philistines. The word is used to convey a sense of magnitude or grandeur.
Definition: adj great Also named: pe.lish.ti (פְּלִשְׁתִּי "(Sea of the )Philistines" H6430I)
Usage: Occurs in 499 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, elder(-est), [phrase] exceeding(-ly), [phrase] far, (man of) great (man, matter, thing,-er,-ness), high, long, loud, mighty, more, much, noble, proud thing, [idiom] sore, ([idiom]) very. See also: Genesis 1:16; Joshua 7:26; 1 Kings 20:13.
וְ/רָ֥ם
rûwm
H7311
"to exalt"
Conj | V-Qal
This verb can mean to lift something or someone up, like a parent lifting a child, or to exalt oneself in pride. In the Bible, it's used to describe God lifting up the humble and bringing down the proud.
Definition: 1) to rise, rise up, be high, be lofty, be exalted 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be high, be set on high 1a2) to be raised, be uplifted, be exalted 1a3) to be lifted, rise 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to raise or rear (children), cause to grow up 1b2) to lift up, raise, exalt 1b3) to exalt, extol 1c) (Polal) to be lifted up 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to raise, lift, lift up, take up, set up, erect, exalt, set on high 1d2) to lift up (and take away), remove 1d3) to lift off and present, contribute, offer, contribute 1e) (Hophal) to be taken off, be abolished 1f) (Hithpolel) to exalt oneself, magnify oneself Aramaic equivalent: rum (רוּם "to rise" H7313)
Usage: Occurs in 184 OT verses. KJV: bring up, exalt (self), extol, give, go up, haughty, heave (up), (be, lift up on, make on, set up on, too) high(-er, one), hold up, levy, lift(-er) up, (be) lofty, ([idiom] a-) loud, mount up, offer (up), [phrase] presumptuously, (be) promote(-ion), proud, set up, tall(-er), take (away, off, up), breed worms. See also: Genesis 7:17; Psalms 46:11; Psalms 3:4.
ה֝֗וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
הָֽ/עַמִּֽים
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
Art | N-mp
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
Study Notes — Psalms 99:2
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- Psalms 99:2 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 99:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 99:2
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 99:2
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 99:2
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 99:2
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 99:2
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 99:2
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 99:2
- Sermons on Psalms 99:2
Context — The LORD Reigns!
1The LORD reigns; let the nations tremble! He is enthroned above the cherubim; let the earth quake!
2Great is the LORD in Zion; He is exalted above all the peoples.
3Let them praise Your great and awesome name— He is holy! 4The mighty King loves justice. You have established equity; You have exercised justice and righteousness in Jacob.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 97:9 | For You, O LORD, are Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods. |
| 2 | Isaiah 14:32 | What answer will be given to the envoys of that nation? “The LORD has founded Zion, where His afflicted people will find refuge.” |
| 3 | Isaiah 12:6 | Cry out and sing, O citizen of Zion, for great among you is the Holy One of Israel.” |
| 4 | Hebrews 12:22–24 | Instead, you have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem. You have come to myriads of angels in joyful assembly, to the congregation of the firstborn, enrolled in heaven. You have come to God the Judge of all, to the spirits of the righteous made perfect, to Jesus the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel. |
| 5 | Daniel 4:34–35 | But at the end of those days I, Nebuchadnezzar, looked up to heaven, and my sanity was restored to me. Then I praised the Most High, and I honored and glorified Him who lives forever: “For His dominion is an everlasting dominion, and His kingdom endures from generation to generation. All the peoples of the earth are counted as nothing, and He does as He pleases with the army of heaven and the peoples of the earth. There is no one who can restrain His hand or say to Him, ‘What have You done?’” |
| 6 | Revelation 14:1–5 | Then I looked and saw the Lamb standing on Mount Zion, and with Him 144,000 who had His name and His Father’s name written on their foreheads. And I heard a sound from heaven like the roar of many waters and the loud rumbling of thunder. And the sound I heard was like harpists strumming their harps. And they sang a new song before the throne and before the four living creatures and the elders. And no one could learn the song except the 144,000 who had been redeemed from the earth. These are the ones who have not been defiled with women, for they are virgins. They follow the Lamb wherever He goes. They have been redeemed from among men as firstfruits to God and to the Lamb. And no lie was found in their mouths; they are blameless. |
| 7 | Psalms 66:7 | He rules forever by His power; His eyes watch the nations. Do not let the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah |
| 8 | James 4:6–7 | But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. |
| 9 | Psalms 113:4 | The LORD is exalted over all the nations, His glory above the heavens. |
| 10 | Psalms 48:1–3 | Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, His holy mountain. Beautiful in loftiness, the joy of all the earth, like the peaks of Zaphon is Mount Zion, the city of the great King. God is in her citadels; He has shown Himself to be a fortress. |
Psalms 99:2 Summary
[Psalms 99:2 tells us that God is incredibly great and powerful, and that He is especially present in a special place called Zion. This means that God is the most important and mighty being in the universe, above all nations and peoples. As mentioned in Psalms 95:3, He is 'a great King above all gods', and we should respond to this truth with reverence and worship, as encouraged in Psalms 100:4.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that the Lord is 'exalted above all the peoples' in Psalms 99:2?
This phrase emphasizes God's supreme authority and majesty over all nations and peoples, as also seen in Psalms 95:3, where He is declared to be 'a great King above all gods'.
How does the Lord's presence in Zion relate to His exaltation?
The Lord's presence in Zion, as mentioned in Psalms 99:2, signifies His special relationship with His people, Israel, and highlights His mighty and holy nature, as also described in Isaiah 12:6 and Psalms 48:1-2.
What does the phrase 'Great is the Lord in Zion' tell us about God's character?
This phrase conveys God's greatness, power, and majesty, which are also reflected in other scriptures such as Psalms 48:1 and Isaiah 2:3, emphasizing His holy and exalted nature.
How should we respond to the fact that the Lord is exalted above all peoples?
We should respond with reverence, worship, and humility, acknowledging His supreme authority and majesty, as encouraged in Psalms 100:4 and Psalms 95:6-7.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can acknowledge and honor God's exalted position in my daily life?
- How does the truth of God's supremacy over all peoples impact my relationships with those from different nations and backgrounds?
- In what ways can I reflect God's holy and majestic character in my own life, as described in Psalms 99:2 and other scriptures?
- What are some practical ways I can 'praise His great and awesome name' as mentioned in Psalms 99:3, in response to His exaltation?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 99:2
The Lord is great in Zion,.... Where the temple stood, and into which Christ came as the proprietor of it, and gave it a greater glory by his presence than the first temple had; here he preached his
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 99:2
The LORD is great in Zion; and he is high above all the people.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 99:2
The Lord is great in Zion: in the Hebrew text the words lie in this order, The Lord in Zion is great. Above all people; above all the people of the earth, of whom he spake , who shall exalt themselves against him.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 99:2
Psalms 99:2 The LORD [is] great in Zion; and he [is] high above all the people.Ver. 2. The Lord is great in Zion] In his Church he giveth many great testimonies of his power and presence, and is therefore magnified by his people. And he is high above all the people] In the things wherein they deal proudly he is above them, Exodus 18:11.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 99:2
Verse 2. The Lord is great in Zion] It is among his own worshippers that he has manifested his power and glory in an especial manner. There he is known, and there he is worthily magnified.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 99:2
2. Jehovah is great in Zion; And he is high above all the peoples. Zion is the seat of His universal sovereignty on earth. Cp. Psalms 48:1; Isaiah 57:15.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 99:2
The Lord is great in Zion - Compare Psalms 95:3. The meaning here is, not that God is “absolutely” great - which is indeed true - but that there is a sense in which he has shown himself great “in
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 99:2
2. Great in Zion—Here is the seat of his power, which it is necessary for the nations to know, because it assures them that Israel is his people, and none but the true Israel will God defend; while
Sermons on Psalms 99:2
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God Dwelling With the Humble and Contrite by Bob Hoekstra | Bob Hoekstra preaches on the profound truth that the High and Lofty God, who dwells in eternity and is Holy, desires to also dwell with the contrite and humble on earth. Despite Hi |
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(Isaiah) All About Satan by David Guzik | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the fall of the king of Babylon and the reasons behind it. The fall was prompted by something the king said in his heart, even though he may n |
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The Gladness of God by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of experiencing the joy and gladness of the Lord. He encourages the congregation to come down from the balcony, any exit, or |
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Through the Bible - Isaiah - Part 1 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of delivering a strong message to people whose hearts are insensitive and ears are dull. He references Jesus quoting from Isai |
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(1 Peter - Part 23): The Christians Relation to Government by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the Christians' relation to government, specifically emphasizing peaceful obedience to authority. The preacher highlights that these instruc |
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(Heavenly Life) Heavenly Attitudes by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of being the salt of the earth by bringing a taste of heaven to wherever we are, whether at home, work, or church. It highlights the need to h |
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The Life of David Brainerd - Part. 1 by Jonathan Edwards | In this sermon transcript, the speaker shares their personal journey of seeking salvation and experiencing conviction of their sinfulness. They describe moments of feeling the gate |