Psalms 99:3
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
Let them praise your great and terrible name; for it is holy.
American King James Version (AKJV)
Let them praise your great and terrible name; for it is holy.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Let them praise thy great and terrible name: Holy is he.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
Let them give praise to your name, for it is great and to be feared; holy is he.
Webster's Revision
Let them praise thy great and terrible name; for it is holy.
World English Bible
Let them praise your great and awesome name. He is Holy!
English Revised Version (ERV)
Let them praise thy great and terrible name: holy is he.
Definitions for Psalms 99:3
Clarke's Psalms 99:3 Bible Commentary
Let them praise thy great and terrible name - Let them confess thee to be great and terrible: let them tremble before thee.
For it is holy - קדוש הוא kadosh hu. As this not only ends this verse but the fifth also, and in effect the ninth, it seems to be a species of chorus which was sung in a very solemn manner at the conclusion of each of these parts. His holiness - the immaculate purity of his nature, was the reason why he should be exalted, praised, and worshipped.
Barnes's Psalms 99:3 Bible Commentary
Let them praise thy great and terrible name - The word rendered "terrible" means "to be feared or reverenced;" that is, his name - his being - he himself - is suited to inspire awe and reverence. The word "them" here refers to the nations over whom God reigns. It is a call on them to praise their king and their God.
For it is holy - See the notes at Isaiah 6:3; notes at Revelation 4:8. The fact that God "is" holy - that he is pure and righteous - that he cannot look upon sin but with abhorrence - is a just foundation for universal praise. Who could worship or honor a God who was not pure and holy?
Wesley's Psalms 99:3 Bible Commentary
99:3 Them - All people.