Psalms 99 The Lord Is Holy

God's government is especially exercised in and for his church, which should praise him for his gracious dealings

1

sitteth... cherubim — (compare 1Sa 4:4; Ps 80:1). tremble... be moved — inspired with fear by His judgments on the wicked.

2

great in Zion — where He dwells (Ps 9:11).

3

thy... name — perfections of justice, power, &c. great and terrible name — producing dread (De 10:17), and to be praised by those over whom He is exalted (Ps 97:9). it is holy — or, "He is holy" (Ps 99:5, 9; Isa 6:3).

4,5

To His wise and righteous government all nations should render honor. king's... judgment — His power is combined with justice. he is holy — (compare Ps 22:3).

6-8

The experience of these servants of God is cited for encouragement. among... priests, among... upon the Lord [and] He spake... pillar — may be referred to all three (compare Ex 18:19; Le 8:15; De 5:5; 1Sa 9:13).

7

cloudy pillar — the medium of divine intercourse (Ex 33:9; Nu 12:5). Obedience was united with worship. God answered them as intercessors for the people, who, though forgiven, were yet chastened (Ex 32:10, 34).