Psalm 99

Authorship

This Psalm is anonymous.

Outline

(This began as Wendland's Expository Outline, but may be adapted.)

I. God reigns in power. (1)

A. Let the people tremble.

B. He sits between the cherubims.

C. Let the earth be moved.

II. God is great. (2-5)

A. He is great in Zion.

B. He is high above all the people.

C. His name is holy.

D. He is a righteous, equitable judge.

E. He is holy: Worship at His footstool.

III. Old Testament examples. (6-8)

A. Moses and Aaron.

B. Samuel.

C. Israel.

1. He spoke to them in the cloud.

2. He answered when they kept His testimonies and ordinances.

3. He forgave their sins, although He punished their iniquities (inventions).

4. He spoke unto them in the cloudy pillar.

5. They kept His testimonies and the ordinance that He gave them.

IV. God reigns in holiness: Exalt Him and worship at His holy hill. (9)

Textual Criticism

The following is from Barthélemy's Critique textuelle de l’Ancien Testament volume on the Psalms. For a key to the various symbols and abbreviations, click here.

Ps 99,4 עֹז {A} MT, α', σ', Hebr, S, T / / exeg: G