The two-verse introduction to this praise psalm is reciprocated in the two-verse ending. The LORD (YHWH, Yahweh) is the object of the praise. The subject is the sons of the mighty. The first couplet of this first stanza in Hebrew is “Yahab YHWH”. The second couplet of this first stanza in Hebrew is “ben” meaning “children” and “son”. King David, the author is commanding the sons of the might to give the Lord praise. Being a son of God in Christ (John 1:12-13), I am also commanded to praise the LORD.
I am to ascribe (give) to the LORD glory (“Kabob” in Hebrew) and strength (“oz” in Hebrew). The LORD is splendor. The LORD is copiousness. The LORD is power. I am to honor him in words, psalms, songs, and hymns. The prophet Isaiah wrote, “They raise their voices, they shout for joy; from the west they acclaim the LORD’s majesty. Therefore in the east give glory to the LORD; exalt the name of the LORD, the God of Israel, in the islands of the sea. From the ends of the earth we hear singing: “Glory to the Righteous One.” (Isaiah 24:14-16). And he wrote, “Let them give glory to the LORD and proclaim his praise in the islands.” (Isaiah 42:12)
The LORD is clothed in the beauty of holiness. The LORD’s holiness was seen on the mount of transfiguration. The LORD’s beauty was displayed on the mount of teaching. The LORD’s holiness was raised on the cross. The LORD’s holy array will be seen again “when the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his throne in heavenly glory.” (Matthew 25:31)
