Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.
Give {H3051} unto the LORD {H3068} the glory {H3519} due unto his name {H8034}; worship {H7812} the LORD {H3068} in the beauty {H1927} of holiness {H6944}.
give ADONAI the glory due his name; worship ADONAI in holy splendor.
Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness.
Ascribe unto Jehovah the glory due unto his name; Worship Jehovah in holy array.
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Psalms 96:8
Give unto the LORD the glory [due unto] his name: bring an offering, and come into his courts. -
Psalms 96:9
O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth. -
1 Chronicles 16:28
Give unto the LORD, ye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD glory and strength. -
1 Chronicles 16:29
Give unto the LORD the glory [due] unto his name: bring an offering, and come before him: worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness. -
Psalms 110:3
Thy people [shall be] willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth. -
2 Chronicles 20:21
And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto the LORD, and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the LORD; for his mercy [endureth] for ever. -
Psalms 97:9
For thou, LORD, [art] high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods.
Psalm 29:2 is a powerful call to worship, urging believers to recognize God's supreme authority and majesty. It outlines both the what and the how of true adoration, emphasizing that God is inherently worthy of all praise.
Context
Psalm 29 is a psalm attributed to David, often called the "Psalm of the Seven Thunders" due to its recurring emphasis on the "voice of the LORD" (Hebrew: qol Yahweh). The psalm describes God's majestic voice echoing through a powerful thunderstorm, demonstrating His absolute power over creation. This verse, Psalm 29:2, serves as an immediate response to this awe-inspiring display of divine might, calling humanity to respond with appropriate worship and reverence.
Key Themes
Linguistic Insights
Practical Application
For believers today, Psalm 29:2 offers timeless guidance on authentic worship: