Bible Strands
Psalms 96:7
Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist addresses the families of the nations within a structured worship sequence, placing this command between a declaration of God’s splendor and an instruction to bring offerings.
The words — הָב֣וּ (ha.Vu) means “ascribe” or “give,” and כָּב֥וֹד (ka.Vod) denotes “glory” or “weightiness.”
The thread — The directive to attribute divine honor and power appears in 1 Chronicles 29:11 and resurfaces in the heavenly chorus of Revelation 19:1.
Why it lands — The verse requires readers to actively assign glory and strength to Yahweh, treating worship as a deliberate act of recognition rather than an emotional response.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Give unto the Lord, O ye kindreds of the people, give unto the Lord glory and strength.
Cross-references
- Revelation 19:1 After this I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude in heaven, shouting: “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God!
- Matthew 6:13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’
- 1 Chronicles 29:11 Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the splendor and the majesty, for everything in heaven and on earth belongs to You. Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom, and You are exalted as head over all.
- Revelation 5:9 And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation.
- Psalms 22:27 All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the LORD. All the families of the nations will bow down before Him.
- Revelation 7:12 saying, “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength be to our God forever and ever! Amen.”
- Jude 1:24 Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you unblemished in His glorious presence, with great joy—
- Psalms 29:1 A Psalm of David. Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.
- Revelation 5:13 And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!”
- Psalms 67:3 Let the peoples praise You, O God; let all the peoples praise You.