Psalm 99:2
New International Version
Great is the LORD in Zion; he is exalted over all the nations.

New Living Translation
The LORD sits in majesty in Jerusalem, exalted above all the nations.

English Standard Version
The LORD is great in Zion; he is exalted over all the peoples.

Berean Standard Bible
Great is the LORD in Zion; He is exalted above all the peoples.

King James Bible
The LORD is great in Zion; and he is high above all the people.

New King James Version
The LORD is great in Zion, And He is high above all the peoples.

New American Standard Bible
The LORD is great in Zion, And He is exalted above all the peoples.

NASB 1995
The LORD is great in Zion, And He is exalted above all the peoples.

NASB 1977
The LORD is great in Zion, And He is exalted above all the peoples.

Legacy Standard Bible
Yahweh is great in Zion, And He is exalted above all the peoples.

Amplified Bible
The LORD is great in Zion, And He is exalted and magnified above all the peoples.

Christian Standard Bible
The LORD is great in Zion; he is exalted above all the peoples.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Yahweh is great in Zion; He is exalted above all the peoples.

American Standard Version
Jehovah is great in Zion; And he is high above all the peoples.

Contemporary English Version
You are praised in Zion, and you control all nations.

English Revised Version
The LORD is great in Zion; and he is high above all the peoples.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The LORD is mighty in Zion. He is high above all people.

Good News Translation
The LORD is mighty in Zion; he is supreme over all the nations.

International Standard Version
The LORD is great in Zion and is exalted above all peoples.

Majority Standard Bible
Great is the LORD in Zion; He is exalted above all the peoples.

NET Bible
The LORD is elevated in Zion; he is exalted over all the nations.

New Heart English Bible
The LORD is great in Zion. He is high above all the peoples.

Webster's Bible Translation
The LORD is great in Zion; and he is high above all people.

World English Bible
Yahweh is great in Zion. He is high above all the peoples.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
YHWH [is] great in Zion, "" And He [is] high over all the peoples.

Young's Literal Translation
Jehovah in Zion is great, And high He is over all the peoples.

Smith's Literal Translation
Jehovah is great in Zion, and he was raised up over all peoples.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The Lord is great in Sion, and high above all people.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The Lord is great in Zion, and he is high above all peoples.

New American Bible
Great is the LORD in Zion, exalted above all the peoples.

New Revised Standard Version
The LORD is great in Zion; he is exalted over all the peoples.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The LORD is great in Zion; he is high above all the people.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
LORD JEHOVAH is great in Zion and high above all the peoples.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The LORD is great in Zion; And He is high above all the peoples.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The Lord is great in Sion, and is high over all the people.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The LORD Reigns
1The LORD reigns; let the nations tremble! He is enthroned above the cherubim; let the earth quake! 2Great is the LORD in Zion; He is exalted above all the peoples. 3Let them praise Your great and awesome name—He is holy!…

Cross References
Isaiah 6:1-3
In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted; and the train of His robe filled the temple. / Above Him stood seraphim, each having six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. / And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.”

Revelation 4:8
And each of the four living creatures had six wings and was covered with eyes all around and within. Day and night they never stop saying: “Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!”

Psalm 97:9
For You, O LORD, are Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods.

Philippians 2:9-11
Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, / that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Daniel 4:34-35
But at the end of those days I, Nebuchadnezzar, looked up to heaven, and my sanity was restored to me. Then I praised the Most High, and I honored and glorified Him who lives forever: “For His dominion is an everlasting dominion, and His kingdom endures from generation to generation. / All the peoples of the earth are counted as nothing, and He does as He pleases with the army of heaven and the peoples of the earth. There is no one who can restrain His hand or say to Him, ‘What have You done?’”

Psalm 113:4
The LORD is exalted over all the nations, His glory above the heavens.

Ephesians 1:20-22
which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms, / far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. / And God put everything under His feet and made Him head over everything for the church,

Psalm 47:2
How awesome is the LORD Most High, the great King over all the earth!

Colossians 1:16-18
For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him. / He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. / And He is the head of the body, the church; He is the beginning and firstborn from among the dead, so that in all things He may have preeminence.

Psalm 95:3
For the LORD is a great God, a great King above all gods.

Hebrews 1:3
The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.

Psalm 48:1-2
A song. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, His holy mountain. / Beautiful in loftiness, the joy of all the earth, like the peaks of Zaphon is Mount Zion, the city of the great King.

Matthew 28:18
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.

Psalm 96:4
For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods.

1 Timothy 6:15-16
which the blessed and only Sovereign One—the King of kings and Lord of lords—will bring about in His own time. / He alone is immortal and dwells in unapproachable light. No one has ever seen Him, nor can anyone see Him. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen.


Treasury of Scripture

The LORD is great in Zion; and he is high above all the people.

great

Psalm 48:1-3
A Song and Psalm for the sons of Korah. Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness…

Psalm 50:2
Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined.

Psalm 76:1,2
To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm or Song of Asaph. In Judah is God known: his name is great in Israel…

high

Psalm 66:7
He ruleth by his power for ever; his eyes behold the nations: let not the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah.

Psalm 97:9
For thou, LORD, art high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods.

Daniel 4:34,35
And at the end of the days I Nebuchadnezzar lifted up mine eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding returned unto me, and I blessed the most High, and I praised and honoured him that liveth for ever, whose dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom is from generation to generation: …

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Great is the LORD
The phrase "Great is the LORD" sets the tone for the entire verse, emphasizing the supreme and unparalleled nature of God. The Hebrew word for "great" is "gadol," which conveys not only size but also importance, power, and majesty. In the ancient Near Eastern context, where many cultures worshipped a pantheon of gods, the declaration of the LORD's greatness underscores His sovereignty and uniqueness. This greatness is not just in power but in moral authority and holiness, setting the LORD apart from all other deities. The phrase invites believers to reflect on the vastness of God's character and His deeds throughout history, encouraging a posture of awe and reverence.

in Zion
The mention of "in Zion" is significant, as Zion is often used in the Bible to refer to Jerusalem, the city of David, and the spiritual center of Israel. In a broader sense, Zion represents the dwelling place of God among His people. The Hebrew word "Tsiyon" carries connotations of a fortress or a place of refuge, highlighting the security and stability found in God's presence. Historically, Zion was the location of the Temple, where God's glory was manifest. This phrase reminds believers of the centrality of worship and the importance of gathering in God's presence, both in the physical sense for ancient Israel and spiritually for Christians today.

He is exalted
The phrase "He is exalted" speaks to the elevation and honor given to God above all else. The Hebrew root "rum" means to be high, lifted up, or exalted. This is not just a physical elevation but a recognition of God's supreme authority and position. In the biblical narrative, God is often described as being exalted above the heavens, indicating His transcendence and omnipotence. This exaltation is a call to worship, acknowledging that God is worthy of all praise and adoration. It challenges believers to lift God high in their own lives, prioritizing His will and glory above personal desires and worldly concerns.

above all the peoples
The phrase "above all the peoples" highlights God's universal reign and authority over all nations and ethnic groups. The Hebrew word for "peoples" is "amim," which refers to various groups or nations. This underscores the inclusivity of God's sovereignty; He is not just the God of Israel but the God of all creation. Historically, this would have been a radical statement in a world where gods were often seen as tribal or national deities. For Christians, this phrase reinforces the Great Commission, the call to spread the Gospel to all nations, recognizing that God's love and authority extend to every corner of the earth. It serves as a reminder of the unity and equality of all people under God's rule, encouraging believers to embrace diversity and work towards peace and reconciliation.

Verse 2. - The Lord is great in Zion. Primarily great among his faithful ones, among whom his greatness is especially shown. And he is high above all the people (or rather, peoples). Secondarily great, or "high," among the nations which do not acknowledge him, but are forced to tremble before him (see ver. 1).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Great is
גָּד֑וֹל (gā·ḏō·wl)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent

the LORD
יְ֭הוָה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

in Zion;
בְּצִיּ֣וֹן (bə·ṣî·yō·wn)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6726: Zion -- a mountain in Jerusalem, also a name for Jerusalem

He
ה֝֗וּא (hū)
Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

is exalted
וְרָ֥ם (wə·rām)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 7311: To be high actively, to rise, raise

above
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the peoples.
הָֽעַמִּֽים׃ (hā·‘am·mîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock


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