Psalms 93:5

Authorized King James Version

Thy testimonies are very sure: holiness becometh thine house, O LORD, for ever.

Word-by-Word Analysis

עֵֽדֹתֶ֨יךָ׀

H5713

Thy testimonies

testimony

נֶאֶמְנ֬וּ

H539

sure

properly, to build up or support; to foster as a parent or nurse; figuratively to render (or be) firm or faithful, to trust or believe, to be permanen

מְאֹ֗ד

H3966

are very

properly, vehemence, i.e., (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or

לְבֵיתְךָ֥

H1004

thine house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

נַאֲוָה

H4998

becometh

properly, to be at home, i.e., (by implication) to be pleasant (or suitable), i.e., beautiful

קֹ֑דֶשׁ

H6944

holiness

a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity

יְ֝הוָ֗ה

H3068

O LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

לְאֹ֣רֶךְ

H753

for ever

length

יָמִֽים׃

H3117

a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso

Analysis

The worship and praise theme here intersects with the broader canonical witness to God's character and purposes. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of progressive revelation that finds its culmination in Christ. The phrase emphasizing holiness contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's consistent character and purposes.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of ancient Near Eastern poetry and hymnic literature for worship shapes this text's meaning. Israel's liturgical traditions developed through centuries of temple worship and personal devotion Understanding a worldview centered on covenant relationship between God and His people helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes holiness in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

How does this passage contribute to our understanding of the progressive revelation of God's purposes throughout Scripture, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
How does the worship and praise theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
What practical applications emerge from understanding worship and praise as presented in this verse, particularly in light of contemporary challenges facing the church and individual believers?