Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and enter His courts. Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name;This phrase calls for recognition of God's inherent majesty and honor. In biblical context, "ascribe" means to attribute or give credit. The glory due to God's name reflects His character and deeds, as seen throughout Scripture. In Exodus 34:5-7, God reveals His name and character to Moses, emphasizing His mercy, grace, and justice. The call to ascribe glory is a reminder of the first commandment, to have no other gods before Him ( Exodus 20:3), highlighting the exclusivity of worship due to God alone. This phrase also connects to the New Testament, where Jesus teaches the Lord's Prayer, beginning with "hallowed be Your name" ( Matthew 6:9), reinforcing the sanctity and reverence of God's name. bring an offering
In ancient Israel, offerings were a central part of worship, symbolizing devotion, thanksgiving, and atonement. The Levitical system outlined various offerings, such as burnt offerings, grain offerings, and peace offerings (Leviticus 1-7). These offerings were not merely ritualistic but were expressions of the worshiper's heart and acknowledgment of God's provision and forgiveness. The act of bringing an offering signifies a tangible expression of worship and gratitude. In the New Testament, the concept of offering evolves with the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who is described as the Lamb of God (John 1:29), fulfilling and surpassing the Old Testament sacrificial system. and enter His courts.
The courts refer to the temple courts in Jerusalem, the designated place for worship and sacrifice. The temple was the center of Jewish religious life, symbolizing God's presence among His people. Entering His courts implies coming into God's presence with reverence and humility. Psalm 100:4 echoes this sentiment, encouraging believers to "enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise." In the New Testament, the concept of God's presence expands with the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, making believers themselves temples of God (1 Corinthians 6:19). This phrase also foreshadows the eschatological vision in Revelation, where believers from every nation worship God in His eternal presence (Revelation 7:9-10). Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The central figure in this verse, representing the God of Israel, who is worthy of glory and worship. 2. His CourtsRefers to the temple courts, a place of worship and offering in ancient Israel, symbolizing the presence of God. 3. The PsalmistThe author of the psalm, traditionally attributed to David, who calls the people to worship and honor God. Teaching Points Ascribing Glory to GodRecognize that giving glory to God is an acknowledgment of His supreme worth and majesty. Reflect on how your daily actions and words can ascribe glory to God. Bringing OfferingsUnderstand offerings as both physical and spiritual acts of worship. Consider what personal sacrifices or offerings you can bring to God today. Entering His CourtsAppreciate the privilege of entering God's presence through worship and prayer. Cultivate a heart of reverence and gratitude when approaching God in worship. The Name of the LORDExplore the significance of God's name, which represents His character and deeds. Ensure that your life reflects the holiness and glory of God's name. Bible Study Questions 1. What does it mean to "ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name," and how can you practically do this in your daily life? 2. How does the concept of bringing an offering in Psalm 96:8 relate to the New Testament understanding of spiritual sacrifices? 3. In what ways can entering "His courts" be understood in the context of personal and corporate worship today? 4. How does recognizing the significance of God's name influence your relationship with Him and others? 5. Reflect on a time when you felt you truly entered God's presence in worship. What elements contributed to that experience, and how can you seek to replicate it? Connections to Other Scriptures 1 Chronicles 16:29This verse parallels Psalm 96:8, emphasizing the call to ascribe glory to God and bring offerings, highlighting the continuity of worship practices. Romans 12:1Paul urges believers to offer their bodies as living sacrifices, connecting the idea of bringing offerings to a New Testament context of spiritual worship. Hebrews 13:15Encourages believers to continually offer a sacrifice of praise, linking the concept of offerings to verbal expressions of worship. People PsalmistPlaces JerusalemTopics Ascribe, Bring, Courts, Due, Glory, Honour, Lift, Oblation, Offering, PresentDictionary of Bible Themes Psalm 96:8 5270 court
6636 drawing near to God Psalm 96:1-9 8440 glorifying God Psalm 96:3-9 8660 magnifying God Psalm 96:7-9 1110 God, present everywhere
5594 tribute Psalm 96:7-10 5003 human race, and God Psalm 96:8-9 8624 worship, reasons
8625 worship, acceptable attitudes Library Psalm Xcvi. 1, 2
Psalm xcvi. 1, 2. Sing a new song unto the Lord; His mercies, every morning new, His truth and faithfulness record; Give to our God the glory due. God is the Lord; around His throne In heaven, adoring seraphim, And ransom'd saints, ascribe alone All power, might, majesty, to Hiin. On earth His church impregnable, Built on the rock of ages, stands, And yet, against the gates of hell, Shall send salvation through all lands. Thou, by whose word the worlds were made, In wisdom and in goodness framed, …
James Montgomery—Sacred Poems and HymnsLetter Xlii to the Illustrious Youth, Geoffrey De Perrone, and his Comrades.
To the Illustrious Youth, Geoffrey de Perrone, and His Comrades. He pronounces the youths noble because they purpose to lead the religious life, and exhorts them to perseverance. To his beloved sons, Geoffrey and his companions, Bernard, called Abbot of Clairvaux, wishes the spirit of counsel and strength. 1. The news of your conversion that has got abroad is edifying many, nay, is making glad the whole Church of God, so that The heavens rejoice and the earth is glad (Ps. xcvi. 11), and every tongue …
Saint Bernard of Clairvaux—Some Letters of Saint Bernard, Abbot of Clairvaux Therefore Go On, Saints of God, Boys and Girls...
27. Therefore go on, Saints of God, boys and girls, males and females, unmarried men, and women; go on and persevere unto the end. Praise more sweetly the Lord, Whom ye think on more richly: hope more happily in Him, Whom ye serve more instantly: love more ardently Him, whom ye please more attentively. With loins girded, and lamps burning, wait for the Lord, when He cometh from the marriage. [2075] Ye shall bring unto the marriage of the Lamb a new song, which ye shall sing on your harps. Not surely …
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Origen to Africanus, a beloved brother in God the Father, through Jesus Christ, His holy Child, greeting. Your letter, from which I learn what you think of the Susanna in the Book of Daniel, which is used in the Churches, although apparently somewhat short, presents in its few words many problems, each of which demands no common treatment, but such as oversteps the character of a letter, and reaches the limits of a discourse. [3028] And I, when I consider, as best I can, the measure of my intellect, …
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The third period of the ancient Church under the Christian Empire begins with the accession of Justin I (518-527), and the end of the first schism between Rome and Constantinople (519). The termination of the period is not so clearly marked. By the middle and latter part of the eighth century, however, the imperial Church has ceased to exist in its original conception. The Church in the East has become, in great part, a group of national schismatic churches under Moslem rulers, and only the largest …
Joseph Cullen Ayer Jr., Ph.D.—A Source Book for Ancient Church History Hiram, the Inspired Artificer
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George Milligan—Men of the Bible; Some Lesser-Known Ye Also who have not yet Made this Vow...
30. Ye also who have not yet made this vow, who are able to receive it, receive it. [2093] Run with perseverance, that ye may obtain. [2094] Take ye each his sacrifices, and enter ye into the courts [2095] of the Lord, not of necessity, having power over your own will. [2096] For not as, "Thou shall not commit adultery, Thou shall not kill," [2097] can it so be said, Thou shalt not wed. The former are demanded, the latter are offered. If the latter are done, they are praised: unless the former are …
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Thou shalt have no other gods before me.' Exod 20: 3. Why is the commandment in the second person singular, Thou? Why does not God say, You shall have no other gods? Because the commandment concerns every one, and God would have each one take it as spoken to him by name. Though we are forward to take privileges to ourselves, yet we are apt to shift off duties from ourselves to others; therefore the commandment is in the second person, Thou and Thou, that every one may know that it is spoken to him, …
Thomas Watson—The Ten Commandments The Prophet Micah.
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Charles Foster Kent—The Origin & Permanent Value of the Old Testament Psalms
The piety of the Old Testament Church is reflected with more clearness and variety in the Psalter than in any other book of the Old Testament. It constitutes the response of the Church to the divine demands of prophecy, and, in a less degree, of law; or, rather, it expresses those emotions and aspirations of the universal heart which lie deeper than any formal demand. It is the speech of the soul face to face with God. Its words are as simple and unaffected as human words can be, for it is the genius …
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