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Psalms 96:8
Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and enter His courts.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist addresses the families of the nations, directing them to respond to the Lord's reign and righteous judgment described in the surrounding verses. The words — הָב֣וּ (ha.Vu) commands "ascribe" glory to Yahweh, while שְׂאֽוּ־ מִ֝נְחָ֗ה (se.'u- min.Chah) literally means "lift up an offering." The thread — The call to approach sacred space mirrors Psalm 100:4's command to enter His courts with thanksgiving, while the focus on God's name aligns with Exodus 34:5 where Yahweh proclaims His name. Why it lands — The text demands concrete acts of worship—attributing glory, presenting offerings, and entering sacred space—before the surrounding verses expand this into universal reverence and trembling.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come into his courts.
Cross-references
- Psalms 100:4 Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and bless His name.
- Romans 12:1 Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.
- Exodus 34:5 And the LORD descended in a cloud, stood with him there, and proclaimed His name, the LORD.
- Hebrews 13:15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.
- Psalms 45:12 The Daughter of Tyre will come with a gift; men of wealth will seek your favor.
- Psalms 72:10 May the kings of Tarshish and distant shores bring tribute; may the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts.
- Psalms 108:3 I will praise You, O LORD, among the nations; I will sing Your praises among the peoples.
- Malachi 1:11 For My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place, incense and pure offerings will be presented in My name, because My name will be great among the nations,” says the LORD of Hosts.
- Psalms 111:9 He has sent redemption to His people; He has ordained His covenant forever; holy and awesome is His name.
- Psalms 148:13 Let them praise the name of the LORD, for His name alone is exalted; His splendor is above the earth and the heavens.