Psalms 99

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 99 of 150

1 Jehovah reigns; let the peoples tremble; He sits between the cherubs; let the earth quake.

2 Jehovah is great in Zion; and He is high above all the peoples.

3 They shall thank Your great and fearful name; it is holy.

4 The king's strength also loves judgment; You establish uprightness; You worked judgment and righteousness in Jacob.

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Chapter Summary

The prophet calls to a reverential praising of Jehovah.

Key Hebrew Words

מָלַךְ reigns, is king H4427 · TWOT 1200
קָדוֹשׁ holy H6918 · TWOT 1990b
מִשְׁפָּט judgment, justice H4941 · TWOT 2443c
צְדָקָה righteousness H6666 · TWOT 1879b
כֹּהֵן priest H3548 · TWOT 959a
עֵדָה testimonies H5713 · TWOT 1576c

People & Context

Moses

Numbered among Jehovah's priests who called on His name and was answered (v.6-7)

Aaron

Listed with Moses among Jehovah's priests who called upon Him and were answered (v.6)

Samuel

Counted among those who called on Jehovah's name and to whom He answered (v.6)

Timeline

Samuel Calls on God

Samuel, along with priests Moses and Aaron, calls on Jehovah's name, and God answers them from the cloudy pillar.

Psalms 99:6-7

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