Psalms 99:2

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

The LORD is great in Zion; and he is high above all the people.

American King James Version (AKJV)

The LORD is great in Zion; and he is high above all the people.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Jehovah is great in Zion; And he is high above all the peoples.

Basic English Translation (BBE)

The Lord is great in Zion; he is high over all the nations.

Webster's Revision

The LORD is great in Zion; and he is high above all people.

World English Bible

Yahweh is great in Zion. He is high above all the peoples.

English Revised Version (ERV)

The LORD is great in Zion; and he is high above all the peoples.

Clarke's Psalms 99:2 Bible Commentary

The Lord is great in Zion - It is among his own worshippers that he has manifested his power and glory in an especial manner. There he is known, and there he is worthily magnified.

Barnes's Psalms 99:2 Bible Commentary

The Lord is great in Zion - Compare Psalm 95:3. The meaning here is, not that God is "absolutely" great - which is indeed true - but that there is a sense in which he has shown himself great "in Zion;" that is, in his manifestations toward his own people. He has evinced power in their behalf; he has interposed for them in times of danger; he has so discomfited their enemies as to show that he is a great God - a God worthy to be adored.

And he is high above all the people - Above all the nations. He has them under his control. He rules over all. The God who rules in Zion also rules all the nations of the earth; and his people, therefore, have special occasion to praise him.