Psalm 96:6

ESV Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.

NIV Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and glory are in his sanctuary.

NASB Splendor and majesty are before Him, Strength and beauty are in His sanctuary.

CSB Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.

NLT Honor and majesty surround him; strength and beauty fill his sanctuary.

KJV Honour and majesty are before him: strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.

NKJV Honor and majesty are before Him; Strength and beauty are in His sanctuary.

What does Psalm 96:6 mean?

Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 96, verse-level content coming soon!

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Context Summary
Psalm 96:1–6 calls upon all people to worship God. This is a response to the Lord's miraculous acts as well as His divine attributes. The passage emphasizes that the other deities worshipped by men are merely worthless idols. Only the Lord God of Israel is the Creator.

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Chapter Summary
The psalmist calls on all people—of the entire world—to give proper worship to God. Because of His divine nature and the miracles He has done, the Lord deserves to be praised. Other so-called "gods" are nothing. Those who worship the Lord should celebrate His holiness, power, and judgment. One day, the Lord will return and rule the entire earth in perfect justice.

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