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Psalms 99

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1Jehovah reigneth; let the peoples tremble: He sitteth [above] the cherubim; let the earth be moved.

2Jehovah is great in Zion; And he is high above all the peoples.

3Let them praise thy great and terrible name: Holy is he.

4The king's strength also loveth justice; Thou dost establish equity; Thou executest justice and righteousness in Jacob.

5Exalt ye Jehovah our God, And worship at his footstool: Holy is he.

6Moses and Aaron among his priests, And Samuel among them that call upon his name; They called upon Jehovah, and he answered them.

7He spake unto them in the pillar of cloud: They kept his testimonies, And the statute that he gave them.

8Thou answeredst them, O Jehovah our God: Thou wast a God that forgavest them, Though thou tookest vengeance of their doings.

9Exalt ye Jehovah our God, And worship at his holy hill; For Jehovah our God is holy.

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Psalms 99:1-5 Verses 1-5

God governs the world by his providence, governs the church by his grace, and both by his Son. The inhabitants of the earth have cause to tremble, but the Redeemer still waits to be gracious. Let all who hear, take warning, and seek his mercy. The more we humble ourselves before God, the more we exalt him; and let us be thus reverent, for he is holy.

Psalms 99:6-9 Verses 6-9

The happiness of Israel is made out by referring to the most useful governors of that people. They in every thing made God's word and law their rule, knowing that they could not else expect that their prayers should be answered. They all wonderfully prevailed with God in prayer; miracles were wrought at their request. They pleaded for the people, and obtained answers of peace. Our Prophet and High Priest, of infinitely greater dignity than Moses, Aaron, or Samuel, has received and declared to us the will of the Father. Let us not only exalt the Lord with our lips, but give him the throne in our heart; and while we worship him upon his mercy-seat, let us never forget that he is holy.

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Aaron: Priesthood of Psalm 99:6

Moses and Aaron were among His priests; Samuel was among those who called on His name. They called to the LORD and He answered.

Answers To Prayer: God Gives Psalm 99:6

Moses and Aaron were among His priests; Samuel was among those who called on His name. They called to the LORD and He answered.

Fear of God: Reverence Psalm 99:1

The LORD reigns; let the nations tremble! He is enthroned above the cherubim; let the earth quake!

God: Holiness of Psalm 99:3, 5, 9

Let them praise Your great and awesome name—He is holy! / Exalt the LORD our God, and worship at His footstool; He is holy! / Exalt the LORD our God and worship at His holy mountain, for the LORD our God is holy.

God: Judge, and his Justice Psalm 99:4, 8

The mighty King loves justice. You have established equity; You have exercised justice and righteousness in Jacob. / O LORD our God, You answered them. You were a forgiving God to them, yet an avenger of their misdeeds.

God: Mercy of Psalm 99:8

O LORD our God, You answered them. You were a forgiving God to them, yet an avenger of their misdeeds.

God: Sovereign Psalm 99:1

The LORD reigns; let the nations tremble! He is enthroned above the cherubim; let the earth quake!

Jesus, the Christ: Messiah: Messianic Psalms Psalm 99:1–9

The LORD reigns; let the nations tremble! He is enthroned above the cherubim; let the earth quake! / Great is the LORD in Zion; He is exalted above all the peoples. / Let them praise Your great and awesome name—He is holy!

Obedience: Exemplified Psalm 99:7

He spoke to them from the pillar of cloud; they kept His decrees and the statutes He gave them.

Praise: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Psalm 99:3, 5, 9

Let them praise Your great and awesome name—He is holy! / Exalt the LORD our God, and worship at His footstool; He is holy! / Exalt the LORD our God and worship at His holy mountain, for the LORD our God is holy.

Prayer: Answered Psalm 99:6–8

Moses and Aaron were among His priests; Samuel was among those who called on His name. They called to the LORD and He answered. / He spoke to them from the pillar of cloud; they kept His decrees and the statutes He gave them. / O LORD our God, You answered them. You were a forgiving God to them, yet an avenger of their misdeeds.

Prayer: God Answers Psalm 99:6

Moses and Aaron were among His priests; Samuel was among those who called on His name. They called to the LORD and He answered.

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