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Psalm 99:1 KJV
Psalms · chapter 99 · verse 1
The LORD reigneth; let the people tremble: he sitteth between the cherubims; let the earth be moved.Psalm 99:1 · King James Version
Psalm 99:1 in context
1The LORD reigneth; let the people tremble: he sitteth between the cherubims; let the earth be moved.
2The LORD is great in Zion; and he is high above all the people.
3Let them praise thy great and terrible name; for it is holy.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- cherubimskᵉrûwba cherub or imaginary figureH3742 →
- reignethmâlakto reignH4427 →
- tremblerâgazto quiverH7264 →
- sittethyâshabproperly, to sit downH3427 →
- peopleʻama peopleH5971 →
- earthʼeretsthe earthH776 →
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The foundation of all religion is laid in this truth, That the Lord reigns. God governs the world by his providence, governs the church by his grace, and both by his Son. We are to believe not only that the Lord lives, but that the Lord reigns.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 1-5