Psalms, 99
2. Yahweh is great in Zion. He is supreme over all nations;
2. Yahweh is great in Zion. He is supreme over all nations;
Psalm 99 celebrates the majesty and holiness of God. The psalmist proclaims to God as the Supreme King, who is exalted above all nations and who is worthy of worship and praise. He also highlights the righteousness of God and as He punishes sin and exalts righteousness. Below are five verses that relate to the themes of this Psalm:
Psalm 47:2: "For the Most High Lord is tremendous, he is a great king over the whole earth." This verse highlights God's greatness as king over all the earth, similar to God's description in Psalm 99.
Isaiah 6:3: "And they cried to each other, saying, Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; all the earth is full of His glory." This verse portrays God's holiness, an important theme in Psalm 99.
Psalm 97:2: "Clouds and darkness are around him; justice and judgment are the basis of his throne." This verse highlights the righteousness of God, a prominent theme in Psalm 99.
Exodus 15:11: "Who is like you, O Lord, among the gods? Who is you glorified in holiness, terrible in praises, operating wonders?" This verse recognizes the holiness of God, which is also a theme highlighted in Psalm 99.
Psalm 48:1: "Great is the Lord and very worthy of praise, in the city of our God, in His Holy Mount." This verse highlights the greatness of God, a prominent theme in Psalm 99, where he is portrayed as supreme king above all nations.
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