1090 God, majesty of
The greatness and splendour of God, revealed in his creation and mighty works of deliverance. On account of his majesty, God is worthy of praise and adoration from all people.
God is majestic
Heb 8:1 See also 1Sa 15:29; Ps 24:10 The word translated “glory” also means “majesty”; Heb 1:3-4
Majesty belongs to God
1Ch 29:11 See also Ps 145:12; Jude 25
God’s majesty is awesome
Job 37:22 See also Isa 2:10,19,21
God’s character is majestic
Ps 93:1 A figurative expression indicating that God is fully majestic. See also Ex 15:11; Ps 104:1; Ps 145:5; Isa 24:14; Isa 26:10
God’s activity is majestic
Ex 15:6-7 “hand” is a symbol of God’s power which accomplishes his purposes. See also Dt 9:26; Dt 11:2-3; 2Ch 20:6; Ps 111:3; Lk 9:43
God’s name is majestic
God’s voice is majestic
Ps 29:4 See also Job 37:4; Isa 30:30
God’s presence is majestic
1Ch 16:27 See also Ps 96:6; 2Th 1:9; 2Pe 1:17
The risen Christ shares in God’s majesty
2Pe 1:16-17 See also Heb 1:3-4; Heb 8:1
God’s delegated majesty
To the Messiah Mic 5:4 See also Zec 9:9
To kings Ps 21:5 See also Ps 45:3-4; Ps 110:2-3
God’s majesty provides help for his people
Ps 68:34-35 See also Ex 15:6; Dt 33:26-27
Experiences of God’s majesty
Isa 6:1-4 Isaiah’s vision; Eze 1:4-28 Ezekiel’s vision; Hab 3:3-6 Habakkuk’s description of God’s person and work; Rev 4:1-11 John’s vision
Human responses to the majesty of God
An awareness of sin Isa 6:5
An awareness of insignificance See also Isa 40:15
Worship and adoration of God 1Ch 16:29; Ps 92:1-8; Ps 93:1; Ps 95:3-6; Lk 1:46