Psalms 99:5
Psalms 99:5 in Multiple Translations
Exalt the LORD our God, and worship at His footstool; He is holy!
Exalt ye the LORD our God, and worship at his footstool; for he is holy.
Exalt ye Jehovah our God, And worship at his footstool: Holy is he.
Give high honour to the Lord our God, worshipping at his feet; holy is he.
Give respect to the Lord our God! Bow down at his feet, for he is holy!
Exalt the Lord our God, and fall downe before his footestoole: for he is holy.
Exalt ye Jehovah our God, And bow yourselves at His footstool, holy [is] He.
Exalt the LORD our God. Worship at his footstool. He is Holy!
Exalt ye the LORD our God, and worship at his footstool; for he is holy.
For the Lord is sweet, his mercy endureth for ever, and his truth to generation and generation.
Praise Yahweh our God! Worship him in front of the Sacred Chest in his temple [MTY], where he rules people. He is holy!
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 99:5
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Psalms 99:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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רֽוֹמְמ֡וּ
יְה֘וָ֤ה
אֱלֹהֵ֗י/נוּ
וְֽ֭/הִשְׁתַּחֲווּ
לַ/הֲדֹ֥ם
רַגְלָ֗י/ו
קָד֥וֹשׁ
הֽוּא
רֽוֹמְמ֡וּ
rûwm
H7311
to exalt
V-o-Impv-2mp
יְה֘וָ֤ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אֱלֹהֵ֗י/נוּ
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp | Suff
וְֽ֭/הִשְׁתַּחֲווּ
shâchâh
H7812
to bow
Conj | V-v-Impv-2mp
לַ/הֲדֹ֥ם
hădôm
H1916
footstool
Prep | N-ms
רַגְלָ֗י/ו
regel
H7272
foot
N-fd | Suff
קָד֥וֹשׁ
qâdôwsh
H6918
holy
Adj
הֽוּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 99:5
רֽוֹמְמ֡וּ
rûwm
H7311
"to exalt"
V-o-Impv-2mp
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.
יְה֘וָ֤ה
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.
אֱלֹהֵ֗י/נוּ
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
וְֽ֭/הִשְׁתַּחֲווּ
shâchâh
H7812
"to bow"
Conj | 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.
לַ/הֲדֹ֥ם
hădôm
H1916
"footstool"
Prep | N-ms
A footstool is a low stool to rest your feet on, often used by kings or important people.
Definition: stool, footstool
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: (foot-) stool. See also: 1 Chronicles 28:2; Psalms 132:7; Psalms 99:5.
רַגְלָ֗י/ו
regel
H7272
"foot"
N-fd | Suff
This word also means a foot, like when God says he will tread on the wicked in Malachi 4:3. It's used to describe human and animal feet, as well as the base of objects like tables or idols.
Definition: 1) foot 1a) foot, leg 1b) of God (anthropomorphic) 1c) of seraphim, cherubim, idols, animals, table 1d) according to the pace of (with prep) 1e) three times (feet, paces) Aramaic equivalent: re.gal (רְגַל "foot" H7271)
Usage: Occurs in 232 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] be able to endure, [idiom] according as, [idiom] after, [idiom] coming, [idiom] follow, (broken-)foot(-ed, -stool), [idiom] great toe, [idiom] haunt, [idiom] journey, leg, [phrase] piss, [phrase] possession, time. See also: Genesis 8:9; 2 Samuel 22:39; Psalms 8:7.
קָד֥וֹשׁ
qâdôwsh
H6918
"holy"
Adj
Holy means set apart or sacred, used to describe God, angels, and saints. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things or people dedicated to God's service, like the Temple in Jerusalem or the prophets who spoke on God's behalf.
Definition: : holy sacred, holy, Holy One, saint, set apart
Usage: Occurs in 108 OT verses. KJV: holy (One), saint. See also: Exodus 19:6; Psalms 89:19; Psalms 16:3.
הֽוּא
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.
Study Notes — Psalms 99:5
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- Psalms 99:5 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 99:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 99:5
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 99:5
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 99:5
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 99:5
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 99:5
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 99:5
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 99:5
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 99:5
- Sermons on Psalms 99:5
Context — The LORD Reigns!
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.
5Exalt the LORD our God, and worship at His footstool; He is holy!
6Moses and Aaron were among His priests; Samuel was among those who called on His name. They called to the LORD and He answered. 7He spoke to them from the pillar of cloud; they kept His decrees and the statutes He gave them.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 132:7 | Let us go to His dwelling place; let us worship at His footstool. |
| 2 | Isaiah 66:1 | This is what the LORD says: “Heaven is My throne, and earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me? Or where will My place of repose be? |
| 3 | Psalms 34:3 | Magnify the LORD with me; let us exalt His name together. |
| 4 | Psalms 108:5 | Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth. |
| 5 | Exodus 15:2 | The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise Him, my father’s God, and I will exalt Him. |
| 6 | Isaiah 25:1 | O LORD, You are my God! I will exalt You; I will praise Your name. For You have worked wonders— plans formed long ago— in perfect faithfulness. |
| 7 | Isaiah 12:4 | and on that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD; proclaim His name! Make His works known among the peoples; declare that His name is exalted. |
| 8 | Psalms 99:9 | Exalt the LORD our God and worship at His holy mountain, for the LORD our God is holy. |
| 9 | Psalms 99:3 | Let them praise Your great and awesome name— He is holy! |
| 10 | 1 Chronicles 28:2 | Then King David rose to his feet and said, “Listen to me, my brothers and my people. It was in my heart to build a house as a resting place for the ark of the covenant of the LORD and as a footstool for our God. I had made preparations to build it, |
Psalms 99:5 Summary
This verse is calling us to give God the highest praise and worship Him with humility, recognizing that He is holy and separate from sin. We can do this by making time for worship and prayer, and living in a way that honors Him, as seen in Psalms 95:6 and Hebrews 10:25. By exalting God and worshiping at His footstool, we acknowledge His authority and majesty, and we are reminded of our need to live a life that is pleasing to Him, as encouraged in 1 Thessalonians 4:1-2. This verse encourages us to have a deep reverence for God's holiness and to live in a way that reflects this, as seen in 1 Peter 1:15-16.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'exalt the LORD our God' in Psalms 99:5?
To exalt the LORD means to lift Him up and give Him the highest praise, recognizing His greatness and majesty, as seen in Psalms 107:32 and Psalms 118:28.
Why is worshiping at God's footstool important?
Worshiping at God's footstool symbolizes humility and submission to His authority, acknowledging that He is the sovereign King, as described in Isaiah 66:1 and Psalms 132:7.
What does it mean that 'He is holy' in this verse?
The statement 'He is holy' emphasizes God's perfect nature, separate from sin, and reminds us of our need for reverence and obedience, as also stated in Leviticus 11:44 and 1 Peter 1:15-16.
How can we apply this verse to our daily lives?
We can apply this verse by making worship and praise a priority, recognizing God's holiness, and living in a way that honors Him, as encouraged in Colossians 3:17 and Romans 12:1.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can exalt the LORD in my daily life, and how can I make worship a priority?
- How does recognizing God's holiness impact my relationship with Him, and what changes can I make to reflect this in my life?
- What does it mean to worship at God's footstool, and how can I cultivate a humble and submissive heart in my worship?
- How can I balance the desire to exalt God with the recognition of my own sinfulness and need for humility, as seen in Isaiah 6:1-5?
- What role does the declaration 'He is holy' play in my understanding of God's character, and how can I apply this to my prayer life?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 99:5
Exalt ye the Lord our God,.... Christ, who is Lord of all, and Immanuel, God with us, God in our nature, our Lord and our God; exalt him in his person, as God over all, blessed for ever; in his
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 99:5
Exalt ye the LORD our God, and worship at his footstool; for he is holy.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 99:5
At his footstool; before the ark, which is so called, . For he is holy; or rather, for it, to wit, the ark, is holy; it is consecrated to be a pledge of God’ s presence, and the only place of God’ s public worship.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 99:5
Psalms 99:5 Exalt ye the LORD our God, and worship at his footstool; [for] he [is] holy.Ver. 5. Exalt ye the Lord our God] Have high apprehensions of him and answerable expressions; set him up, and set him forth to the utmost. And worship at his footstool] i.e. At his temple, saith the Chaldee; at the ark of the covenant, say the Rabbis. Austin interpreteth it of Christ’ s humanity; which, although of itself it is not to be adored, because it is a creature, yet as it is received into unity of person with the Divinity, and hath a partner agency with the Godhead according to its measure in the works of redemption and mediation, 1 Timothy 2:4, it is to be worshipped. But how hard driven was that second synod of Nice, when they abused this text, among many others, to prove the worshipping of images and pictures!
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 99:5
(5) Worship at his footstool.—Prostrate your. selves at His footstool. The earth is called the “footstool” of God (Isaiah 66:1; comp. Matthew 5:35); in other places the expression is used of the sanctuary (Psalms 132:7; comp. Isaiah 60:13; Lamentations 2:1). In 1 Chronicles 28:2 it seems to refer to the ark. No doubt here, after mentioning the throne above the cherubims, we must think of the ground on which the ark stood, or of the ark itself.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 99:5
Verse 5. Worship at his footstool] Probably meaning the ark on which the Divine glory was manifested. Sometimes the earth is called God's footstool, Matthew 5:35; Isaiah 66:1; sometimes Jerusalem; sometimes the temple, Lamentations 2:1; sometimes the tabernacle, Psalms 32:7; and sometimes the ark, 1 Chronicles 28:2. The Israelites, when they worshipped, turned their faces toward the ark, because that was the place where was the symbol of the Divine Presence. For he is holy.] The burden chanted by the chorus.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 99:5
5. his footstool] In 1 Chronicles 28:2 the Ark is called Jehovah’s footstool, and so too probably in Psalms 132:7; but as there was no Ark in the Second Temple, the Temple itself must be meant here, or possibly (cp. Psalms 99:9) Zion. Cp. Lamentations 2:1; Isaiah 60:13; Isaiah 66:1 (of the earth). for he is holy] Holy is he.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 99:5
Exalt ye the Lord our God - See the notes at Psalms 30:1. The meaning is, Let his name be, as it were, lifted up on high, so as to be conspicuous or seen from afar.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 99:5
5. For he is holy—With this refrain close the three divisions. The first, (Psalms 99:3,) ascribes holiness to God’s name; the second, (Psalms 99:5,) ascribes the same to his abode; the third, (Psalms 99:9,) to his nature.
Sermons on Psalms 99:5
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The Holy One of Israel by Bryan Anthony | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for the church to rediscover the holiness of God. He describes a vision of Isaiah in which he sees the Lord seated on a throne, sur |
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Teach Us How to Worship by Shane Idleman | This sermon emphasizes the importance of true worship, highlighting the need to remove hindrances like spiritual pride, unforgiveness, and distractions that prevent heartfelt worsh |
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Worship, Our Highest Calling by David Ravenhill | David Ravenhill emphasizes the profound calling of worship, which he believes surpasses all other roles in the church. He explores seven facets of worship, including its priority, |
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The Rod and the Cross by A.W. Tozer | The preacher delves into the concept of 'Footstool' as mentioned in the Bible, symbolizing God's authority and power over all things. The footstool represents a place of worship an |
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The Message of Psalms by G. Campbell Morgan | G. Campbell Morgan emphasizes the profound truths about worship as revealed in the Psalms, highlighting the conception of God as Jehovah, Elohim, and Adonahy, which compels worship |
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(Godly Home) Part 19 - Children - a Dwelling Place for the Living God by Denny Kenaston | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of creating a nurturing environment for children in our homes. He encourages parents to be vigilant in monitoring what influen |
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True Gospel - Pt6 - Acceptance in the Beloved by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the speaker shares personal experiences and reflections on his journey with God. He talks about how he initially approached serving God with a strong work ethic, bu |