Psalms 66:2
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Psalms 66:2
2 Sing forth the honour of his name: make his praise glorious.
Chapter Context
Psalms 66 is a poetic and liturgical chapter in the Old Testament that explores themes of discipleship, worship, redemption. Written during various periods (c. 1000-400 BCE), this chapter should be understood within its historical context: Temple worship utilized these compositions across various periods of Israel's history.
The chapter can be divided into several sections:
- Verses 1-5: Introduction and setting the context
- Verses 6-12: Development of key themes
- Verses 13-20: Central message and teachings
This chapter is significant because it provides guidance for worship and spiritual devotion. When studying this passage, it's important to consider both its immediate context within Psalms and its broader place in the scriptural canon.
Verse Study
Psalms 66:2
2 Sing forth the honour of his name: make his praise glorious.
Analysis
The call to 'Sing forth the honour of his name' commands worship that exalts God's character. Making His praise 'glorious' indicates that worship's quality should match its object—God's infinite glory demands excellent praise. This anticipates John 4:24 where true worshipers worship in spirit and truth, showing that God deserves humanity's best.
Historical Context
This corporate call to worship reflects Israel's liturgical practice where a worship leader would call the assembly to praise. The imperative to make praise 'glorious' set standards for temple worship requiring musical excellence and theological depth.
Reflection
- What does making praise 'glorious' require in terms of worship's preparation and execution?
- How should God's infinite glory shape the quality of your worship?
Word Studies
- Glory: כָּבוֹד (Kavod) H3519 - Glory, weight, honor
Cross-References
- Resurrection: Psalms 106:2, 107:15
- Glory: Psalms 79:9, Nehemiah 9:5, Isaiah 6:3, 42:12, Revelation 5:13
- Sin: Isaiah 49:13
- Parallel theme: Psalms 72:18, 107:22