Psalms 97:12

Context

97:12 You godly ones, rejoice in the Lord!

Give thanks to his holy name.¹

Psalms 30:4

Context

30:4 Sing to the Lord, you faithful followers² of his;

give thanks to his holy name.³

Psalms 112:6

Context

112:6 For he will never be upended;

others will always remember one who is just.⁴

[97:12] ¹tn Heb “to his holy remembrance.” The Hebrew noun זָכַר (zakhar, “remembrance”) here refers to the name of the Lord as invoked in liturgy and praise. Cf. Pss 6:5; 30:4. The Lord’s “name” is “holy” in the sense that it is a reminder of his uniqueness and greatness.

[30:4] ²tn A “faithful follower” (חָסִיד) is one who does what is right in God’s eyes and remains faithful to God (see Pss 4:3; 12:1; 16:10; 31:23; 37:28; 86:2; 97:10).

[30:4] ³tn Heb “to his holy remembrance.” The noun זֵכֵר (zekher, “remembrance”) here refers to the name of the Lord as invoked in liturgy and praise. Cf. Pss 6:5; 97:12.The Lord’s “name” is “holy” in the sense that it is a reminder of his uniqueness and greatness.

[112:6] ³tn Heb “for an eternal memorial a just [one] will be.”