Psalms 99:1-3

Psalms 99:1-3

[1] The LORD  reigneth;  let the people  tremble:  he sitteth  between the cherubims;  let the earth  be moved.  [2] The LORD  is great  in Zion;  and he is high  above all the people.  [3] Let them praise  thy great  and terrible  name;  for it is holy. 

What does Psalms 99:1-3 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Because the God who reigns is so great, everyone should tremble in reverential fear. In the temple, God dwelt between the cherubim ( 1 Kings 6:23-28; cf. Psalm 80:1). The cherubim were representations of angelic beings that symbolically guarded the holiness of God. "Holy" means different. In particular, God is holy in that He is different from man whom sin saturates.