Psalms 98:2 cpdv — The Lord is great in Zion, and he is high above all peoples.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"The Lord is great in Zion, and he is high above all peoples. "

— Psalms 98:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Psalms 98 — Context

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A Psalm of David himself. The Lord has reigned: let the peoples be angry. He sits upon the cherubim: let the earth be moved.

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The Lord is great in Zion, and he is high above all peoples.

3

May they confess to your great name, for it is terrible and holy.

4

And the honor of the king loves judgment. You have prepared guidance. You have accomplished judgment and justice in Jacob.

5

Exalt the Lord our God, and adore the footstool of his feet, for it is holy.

Psalms 98:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 98:2 say?
Psalms 98:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “The Lord is great in Zion, and he is high above all peoples. ”
Where is Psalms 98:2 in the Bible?
Psalms 98:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 98, verse 2.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 98:2.
What translation should I read Psalms 98:2 in?
Psalms 98:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 98:2?
Psalms 98:2 reads (CPDV): “The Lord is great in Zion, and he is high above all peoples. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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