Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible: Psalms: Psalms Chapter 96
Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley, [1754-65]
Psalms 96:1
psa 96:1
O sing - Upon this new and great occasion, not the removal of the ark, but the coming of the Messiah.
Psalms 96:4
psa 96:4
Gods - The gods of the nations, as the next verse expounds it.
Psalms 96:6
psa 96:6
Before him - In his presence.
Psalms 96:9
psa 96:9
Beauty - Cloathed with all the gifts and graces, which are necessary in God's worship.
Psalms 96:10
psa 96:10
Reigneth - God hath now set up his kingdom in the world. Established - The nations of the world shall by the means of it enjoy an established and lasting peace.
Psalms 96:13
psa 96:13
Before - At the presence and approach of their Lord and Maker. Cometh - To set up his throne among all the nations of the earth.