Bible Strands
Psalms 99:2
Great is the LORD in Zion; He is exalted above all the peoples.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist addresses the nations and the earth immediately after declaring Yahweh’s reign and enthronement above the cherubim in verse 1.
The words — גָּד֑וֹל (ga.Dol) means “[is] great,” and וְ/רָ֥ם (ve./Ram) means “and [is] exalted.”
The thread — The declaration of Yahweh’s greatness and exaltation over all nations echoes in Psalms 97:9, Isaiah 14:32, and Psalms 48:1.
Why it lands — The text states Yahweh’s supreme status in Zion and over every people, requiring the reader to acknowledge His authority and align their assessment with His holiness rather than human standards.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
The Lord is great in Zion; and he is high above all the people.
Cross-references
- Psalms 97:9 For You, O LORD, are Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods.
- Isaiah 14:32 What answer will be given to the envoys of that nation? “The LORD has founded Zion, where His afflicted people will find refuge.”
- Psalms 48:1 A song. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, His holy mountain.
- Psalms 50:2 From Zion, perfect in beauty, God shines forth.
- Psalms 66:7 He rules forever by His power; His eyes watch the nations. Do not let the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah
- Psalms 113:4 The LORD is exalted over all the nations, His glory above the heavens.
- Isaiah 12:6 Cry out and sing, O citizen of Zion, for great among you is the Holy One of Israel.”
- James 4:6 But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
- Psalms 76:1 For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of Asaph. A song. God is known in Judah; His name is great in Israel.
- Daniel 4:34 But at the end of those days I, Nebuchadnezzar, looked up to heaven, and my sanity was restored to me. Then I praised the Most High, and I honored and glorified Him who lives forever: “For His dominion is an everlasting dominion, and His kingdom endures from generation to generation.