Psalms 99: Exalting the God Who Dwells Between the Cherubim

Psalms 99 articulates the absolute holiness of God as the foundation of His reign, structured around the three-fold refrain 'He is holy.' It identifies God as the one who loves justice and establishes equity, while also being the 'forgiving God' who answers those who call upon His name. This chapter reconciles God's terrifying purity with His accessibility through the examples of Moses, Aaron, and Samuel.

  1. v1-3: The King Who Dwells Between the Cherubim
  2. v4-5: The King Who Loves Justice and Equity
  3. v6-9: The God Who Answers and Forgives His Servants

Psalms chapter 99

The LORD reigneth; let the people tremble: he sitteth between the cherubims; let the earth be moved.
The LORD is great in Zion; and he is high above all the people.
Let them praise thy great and terrible name; for it is holy.
The king's strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity, thou executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob.
Exalt ye the LORD our God, and worship at his footstool; for he is holy.
Moses and Aaron among his priests, and Samuel among them that call upon his name; they called upon the LORD, and he answered them.
He spake unto them in the cloudy pillar: they kept his testimonies, and the ordinance that he gave them.
Thou answeredst them, O LORD our God: thou wast a God that forgavest them, though thou tookest vengeance of their inventions.
Exalt the LORD our God, and worship at his holy hill; for the LORD our God is holy.

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Notice that even the greatest leaders—Moses and Aaron—required a mediator and was answered from a 'cloudy pillar,' reminding us that God is holy even when He is close. The 'Word Secret' is *Kadosh*, which means 'set apart' or 'different,' rather than just 'morally perfect.' Discover the riches with psalms 99 commentary, containing expert led word study (original greek/hebrew) and passage level analysis.

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