KJV ORIGINAL
Let them praise thy great and terrible name; for it is holy.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Let them praise your great and awesome name, because it is holy.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is calling people to praise God's magnificent and powerful name because it is completely pure and set apart.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was likely written during Israel's temple worship period, when the people gathered to celebrate God's kingship and holiness. The Hebrew word translated as 'terrible' meant 'awe-inspiring' or 'fearsome' in the sense of overwhelming power and majesty, not something evil or frightening. Ancient Israelites understood that God's name represented His entire character and essence.
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