Psalms 96:5

5 For all the gods of the nations are idols, but the LORD made the heavens.

Psalms 96:5 in Other Translations

5 For all the gods of the nations are idols: but the LORD made the heavens.

5 For all the gods of the peoples are worthless idols, but the LORD made the heavens.

5 The gods of other nations are mere idols, but the LORD made the heavens!

5 Pagan gods are mere tatters and rags. God made the heavens -

5 For all the gods of the peoples are idols; But Jehovah made the heavens.

5 because all the gods of the nations are idols. The LORD made the heavens.

5 For all the gods of the peoples are idols, but the Lord made the heavens.

5 All of the gods of the nations are like their statues. They can't do anything. But the LORD made the heavens.

Psalms 96:5 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 96:5

For all the gods of the nations are idols
Or are "nothings" ^F15, nonentities; such as have not, and never had, any being, at least many of them, but in the fancies of men; and all of them such as have no divinity in them;

an idol is nothing in the world,
( 1 Corinthians 8:4 ) ,

but the Lord made the heavens;
and all the hosts of them, the sun, moon, and stars; these are the curious workmanship of his fingers, and which declare his glory, and show him to be truly and properly God, who is to be feared and worshipped; see ( Hebrews 1:10 ) ( Jeremiah 10:11 Jeremiah 10:12 ) .

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FOOTNOTES:

F15 (Mylyla) "nihila", Tigurine version, Cocceius, Michaelis.

Psalms 96:5 In-Context

3 Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples.

4 For great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods.

5 For all the gods of the nations are idols, but the LORD made the heavens.

6 Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and glory are in his sanctuary.

7 Ascribe to the LORD, all you families of nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.

Cross References

• 1. S Leviticus 19:4
• 2. S Genesis 1:1; S 2 Chronicles 2:12; Psalms 115:15