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Psalms 99:1–3

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THE Lord reigneth; let the people tremble: he sitteth between the cherubims; let the earth be moved.
The Lord is great in Zion; and he is high above all the people.
Let them praise thy great and terrible name; for it is holy.
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From verse 1

  1. Psalms 97:1Rank 1 from verse 1
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    1THE Lord reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof.

  2. Exodus 25:22Rank 2 from verse 1
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    22And there I will meet with thee, and I will commune with thee from above the mercy seat, from between the two cherubims which are upon the ark of the testimony, of all things which I will give thee in commandment unto the children of Israel.

  3. Psalms 80:1Rank 3 from verse 1
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    1GIVE ear, O Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like a flock; thou that dwellest between the cherubims, shine forth.

  4. Psalms 93:1Rank 4 from verse 1
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    1THE Lord reigneth, he is clothed with majesty; the Lord is clothed with strength, wherewith he hath girded himself: the world also is stablished, that it cannot be moved.

  5. Psalms 97:4Rank 5 from verse 1
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    4His lightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled.

From verse 2

  1. Psalms 97:9Rank 1 from verse 2
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    9For thou, Lord, art high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods.

  2. Isaiah 14:32Rank 2 from verse 2
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    32What shall one then answer the messengers of the nation? That the Lord hath founded Zion, and the poor of his people shall trust in it.

  3. Isaiah 12:6Rank 3 from verse 2
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    6Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee.

  4. James 4:6–7Rank 4 from verse 2
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    6But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

    7Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

  5. Psalms 113:4Rank 5 from verse 2
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    4The Lord is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens.

From verse 3

  1. Isaiah 6:3Rank 1 from verse 3
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    3And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory.

  2. Deuteronomy 28:58Rank 2 from verse 3
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    58If thou wilt not observe to do all the words of this law that are written in this book, that thou mayest fear this glorious and fearful name, THE LORD THY GOD;

  3. Psalms 111:9Rank 3 from verse 3
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    9He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name.

  4. Revelation 15:3–4Rank 4 from verse 3
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    3And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints.

    4Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art holy: for all nations shall come and worship before thee; for thy judgments are made manifest.

  5. Deuteronomy 7:21Rank 5 from verse 3
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    21Thou shalt not be affrighted at them: for the Lord thy God is among you, a mighty God and terrible.

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Psalms 99:1

COMBINED MEANING

let

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Sense 1: To allow or permit; in older KJV use, also to hinder or restrain. Sense 2: To lower or send down.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

people

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Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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earth

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Sense 1: The world in distinction from heaven. Sense 2: Dry land, ground, soil, or dust. Sense 3: A land, region, or its inhabitants.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

moved

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of move, meaning to change place; to stir, shake, prompt, influence, or set in action.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 99:2

COMBINED MEANING

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

COMBINED MEANING

high

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Sense 1: Elevated or far above; great in height, stature, or position; aloft. Sense 2: Elevated or chief in rank, office, power, authority, honor, excellence, or importance. Sense 3: Great in degree, intensity, fullness, or advancement; loud or strongly expressed. Sense 4: Proud, haughty, or self-exalting. Sense 5: Difficult, lofty, or beyond reach or understanding. Sense 6: In high way, a principal or public road; in high place, an elevated site, often used for worship or sacrifice.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

people

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Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 99:3

COMBINED MEANING

let

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Sense 1: To allow or permit; in older KJV use, also to hinder or restrain. Sense 2: To lower or send down.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

praise

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1. Commendation, thanksgiving, honour, or good report. 2. To commend, thank, honour, or declare excellence.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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name

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Sense 1: A word, appellation, or designation by which a person or thing is called or known. Sense 2: The person or persons named or represented. Sense 3: Reputation, character, renown, or remembrance. Sense 4: The authority, behalf, or standing represented by a name. Sense 5: As a verb, to call, designate, or mention by name.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

holy

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Sense 1: Morally pure, righteous, undefiled, and separate from evil; supremely so of God. Sense 2: Hallowed, consecrated, set apart, devoted, or belonging to God or sacred use; distinguished from what is common, profane, or unclean.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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99:1THE Lord reigneth; let the people tremble: he sitteth between the cherubims; let the earth be moved.

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99:2The Lord is great in Zion; and he is high above all the people.

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99:3Let them praise thy great and terrible name; for it is holy.

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99:4The king’s strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity, thou executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob.

99:5Exalt ye the Lord our God, and worship at his footstool; for he is holy.

99:6Moses and Aaron among his priests, and Samuel among them that call upon his name; they called upon the Lord, and he answered them.

99:7He spake unto them in the cloudy pillar: they kept his testimonies, and the ordinance that he gave them.

99:8Thou answeredst them, O Lord our God: thou wast a God that forgavest them, though thou tookest vengeance of their inventions.

99:9Exalt the Lord our God, and worship at his holy hill; for the Lord our God is holy.

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