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Psalms 96:6

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Honour and majesty are before him: strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.
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  1. Psalms 63:2–3Rank 1 from verse 6
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    2To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary.

    3Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee.

  2. 1 Chronicles 16:27Rank 2 from verse 6
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    27Glory and honour are in his presence; strength and gladness are in his place.

  3. 2 Peter 1:16–17Rank 3 from verse 6
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    16For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.

    17For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

  4. Psalms 104:1Rank 4 from verse 6
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    1BLESS the Lord, O my soul. O Lord my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honour and majesty.

  5. Psalms 29:1–2Rank 5 from verse 6
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    1GIVE unto the Lord, O ye mighty, give unto the Lord glory and strength.

    2Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.

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Psalms 96:6

COMBINED MEANING

honour

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Sense 1: Esteem, respect, dignity, glory, distinction, or exalted standing. Sense 2: To esteem, respect, acknowledge, reward, or adorn.

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before

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Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank.

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strength

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Power, might, force, ability, firmness, courage, capacity, support, defence, resources, or that by which a person or thing is enabled to stand, act, endure, overcome, or accomplish a work.

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beauty

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The quality or appearance of being fair, comely, pleasing, excellent, or glorious.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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5For all the gods of the nations are idols: but the Lord made the heavens.

6Honour and majesty are before him: strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.

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7Give unto the Lord, O ye kindreds of the people, give unto the Lord glory and strength.

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