Bible Strands
Psalms 99:5
Exalt the LORD our God, and worship at His footstool; He is holy!
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist addresses the community of Israel, calling them to respond to Yahweh's just kingship described in the preceding verse. The moment follows a declaration of God's establishment of equity and righteousness in Jacob.
The words — The text commands רֽוֹמְמ֡וּ (ro.Mu), meaning "exalt," and וְֽ֭/הִשְׁתַּחֲווּ (Ve./hish.ta.cha.vu), meaning "and bow down," directed toward לַ/הֲדֹ֥ם (la./ha.Dom) רַגְלָ֗י/ו (rag.La/v), the "footstool of his feet." It concludes with קָד֥וֹשׁ (ka.Do.osh) הֽוּא (Hu'), declaring "he is holy."
The thread — The command to worship at the divine footstool appears in Psalms 132:7 and is defined in Isaiah 66:1 as the earth beneath God's heavenly throne. The surrounding context links this worship to God's answered prayers through Moses, Aaron, and Samuel in Psalms 99:6.
Why it lands — The verse requires the reader to acknowledge God's holiness by elevating His name and prostrating before His presence. It demands a concrete response to divine justice and faithfulness rather than abstract praise.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Exalt ye the Lord our God, and worship at his footstool; for he is holy.
Cross-references
- Psalms 132:7 Let us go to His dwelling place; let us worship at His footstool.
- Isaiah 66:1 This is what the LORD says: “Heaven is My throne, and earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me? Or where will My place of repose be?
- Exodus 15:2 The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise Him, my father’s God, and I will exalt Him.
- Psalms 34:3 Magnify the LORD with me; let us exalt His name together.
- Psalms 108:5 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.
- Isaiah 12:4 and on that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD; proclaim His name! Make His works known among the peoples; declare that His name is exalted.
- Isaiah 25:1 O LORD, You are my God! I will exalt You; I will praise Your name. For You have worked wonders—plans formed long ago—in perfect faithfulness.
- 1 Chronicles 28:2 Then King David rose to his feet and said, “Listen to me, my brothers and my people. It was in my heart to build a house as a resting place for the ark of the covenant of the LORD and as a footstool for our God. I had made preparations to build it,
- Psalms 99:3 Let them praise Your great and awesome name—He is holy!
- Psalms 99:9 Exalt the LORD our God and worship at His holy mountain, for the LORD our God is holy.