The Bible — notes and cross-references in Psalms | Interpretation and commentary to chapter 96

96:1^a new

Psa. 33:3
96:1^b Sing

vv. 1-13; 1 Chron. 16:23-33
96:3¹ nations

Verses 3-13 indicate that Jehovah as Christ will come to judge the earth, the world, and the peoples with righteousness and truth, and that He will reign over the nations.
96:3² peoples

The word peoples in vv. 3, 5, 7, 10, 13 indicates that people of every race and color will be judged by Christ in His reign over the nations (cf. Matt. 25:31-46).
96:4^a great

Psa. 48:1; 95:3; 135:5; 145:3; 1 John 4:4
96:5^a gods

Dan. 5:4; 1 Cor. 8:5
96:7^a Ascribe

Psa. 29:1
96:9¹ splendor

Or, adornment.
96:10^a reigns

Psa. 93:1
96:10¹ established

See note Psa. 93:1².
96:10^b judge

1 Sam. 2:10; Psa. 9:8; 67:4; 98:9
96:11^a earth

Psa. 97:1
96:11^b Let

Psa. 98:7
96:13^a Before

Psa. 98:9
96:13^b judge

Psa. 9:8; Isa. 11:4; Acts 17:31; Rev. 19:11