Psalms 96 in the early church

156 passages quote, allude to, or echo Psalms 96, grouped by verse; passages on the same verse are in date order. Verse text from the Berean Standard Bible (public domain). References use the Protestant English Bible's numbering, with a writer's own numbering in brackets where it differs.

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Psalms 96:1

Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth.

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Ps 96:1 (95:1 LXX)Dialogue with Trypho 73.3 · Justin Martyrquotation, high confidenceca. 155–160
Ps 96:1 (95:1 LXX)Dialogue with Trypho 74.2 · Justin Martyrquotation, high confidenceca. 155–160
Ps 96:1 (95:1 LXX)Exhortation to the Greeks 1.2 · Clement of Alexandriaecho, medium confidenceca. 190–200
Ps 96:1 (95:1 LXX)Against Heresies 4.9.1 · Irenaeus of Lyonsquotation, high confidenceca. 180–190
Ps 96:1 (95:1 Vulg.; 95:1 LXX)On the Resurrection of the Flesh 56 · Tertullianallusion, medium confidenceca. 208–212
Ps 96:1 (95:1 LXX)PG 12:1057 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 96:1 (95:1 LXX)PG 12:1551 (Ps 93–97 LXX) · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 96:1 (95:1 LXX)Homily on 1 Samuel 1.9 · Origenallusion, medium confidenceca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410)
Ps 96:1 (95:1 LXX)Homilies on Exodus 5.5 · Origenecho, low confidenceca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410)
Ps 96:1 (95:1 LXX)Homilies on Leviticus 7.2 · Origenallusion, medium confidenceca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410)
Ps 96:1 (95:1 LXX)Commentary on the Song of Songs 0.82 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 240–245 (Rufinus's translation ca. 410)
Ps 96:1–13 (95:1-13 LXX)Letter to Africanus 17 · Origenallusion, high confidenceca. 240–245
Ps 96:1–8 (95:1-Ps LXX)Demonstration of the Gospel 1.4.2 · Eusebius of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 314–324
Ps 96:1–4 (95:1-Ps LXX)Demonstration of the Gospel 2.1.18 · Eusebius of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 314–324
Ps 96:1–4 (95:1-Ps LXX)Demonstration of the Gospel 6.5.1 · Eusebius of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 314–324
Ps 96:1 (95:1 LXX)Letter to Marcellinus 23 · Athanasius of Alexandriaallusion, medium confidenceuncertain, after 335
Ps 96:1 (95:1 LXX)Letter to Marcellinus 26 · Athanasius of Alexandriaallusion, medium confidenceuncertain, after 335
Ps 96:1 (95:1 Vulg.)Tractates on the Psalms 143.17 · Hilary of Poitiersquotation, high confidenceca. 360–367
Ps 96:1 (95:1 LXX)Oration 38.1 · Gregory of Nazianzusquotation, high confidenceca. 362–383
Ps 96:1 (95:1 LXX)Oration 44.1 · Gregory of Nazianzusquotation, high confidenceca. 362–383
Ps 96:1–3 (95:1-Ps LXX)Against Parmenian the Donatist 2.1 · Optatus of Milevisquotation, high confidenceca. 366–385
Ps 96:1 (95:1 LXX)Letter 69.7 · Jeromeecho, low confidenceca. 370–419
Ps 96:1–13 (95:1-Ps LXX)Psalm 95 · Apollinaris of Laodiceaquotation, high confidenceuncertain (fourth to sixth century)
Ps 96:1 (95:1 LXX)Letter 140.44 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 386–430
Ps 96:1 (95:1 LXX)Letter 142.2 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 386–430
Ps 96:1 (95:1 LXX)Letter 237.8 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 386–430
Ps 96:1 (95:1 LXX)On Elijah and Fasting 74 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-390
Ps 96:1 (95:1 Vulg.)Sermon 9.8 · Augustine of Hippoecho, medium confidenceca. 391-430
Ps 96:1 (95:1 LXX)Sermon 27.1 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 391-430
Ps 96:1–5 (95:1-Ps LXX)Sermon 27.2 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 391-430
Ps 96:1 (95:1 LXX)Sermon 33.5 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 391-430
Ps 96:1 (95:1 LXX)Sermon 46.33 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 391-430
Ps 96:1 (95:1 LXX)Sermon 46.40 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, medium confidenceca. 391-430
Ps 96:1 (95:1 Vulg.)Sermon 116.7 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 391-430
Ps 96:1 (95:1 Vulg.)Sermon 163.2 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 391-430
Ps 96:1–5 (95:1-Ps Vulg.)Sermon 163.4 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 391-430
Ps 96:1 (95:1 LXX)Sermon 189.1 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 391-430
Ps 96:1 (95:1 LXX)Sermon 190.4 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 391-430
Ps 96:1 (95:1 LXX)Sermon 336.1 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 391-430
Ps 96:1 (95:1 LXX)On the Trinity 15.19 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, low confidenceca. 399–419
Ps 96:1 (95:1 LXX)Against the Letter of Parmenian 3.24 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 400
Ps 96:1 (95:1 LXX)On Holy Virginity 27 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidence401
Ps 96:1 (95:1 LXX)Tractates on the Gospel of John 65.1 · Augustine of Hippoecho, low confidenceca. 406–420
Ps 96:1 (95:1 LXX)Tractates on the Gospel of John 97.4 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, high confidenceca. 406–420
Ps 96:1 (95:1 LXX)City of God 8.24 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidence413–426
Ps 96:1 (95:1 LXX)Enchiridion (Handbook on Faith, Hope, and Love) 56 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, medium confidenceca. 421–423
Ps 96:1 (95:1 Vulg.)Part 3, chapter 32 · Quodvultdeus of Carthagequotation, high confidenceca. 445-450

Psalms 96:2

Sing to the LORD, bless His name; proclaim His salvation day after day.

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Ps 96:2 (95:2 LXX)Dialogue with Trypho 73.3 · Justin Martyrquotation, high confidenceca. 155–160
Ps 96:2 (95:2 LXX)Dialogue with Trypho 74.2 · Justin Martyrquotation, high confidenceca. 155–160
Ps 96:2 (95:2 LXX)On Ecclesiastical Theology 1.20.87 · Eusebius of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 337–339
Ps 96:2 (95:2 LXX)Letter 119.3 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 386–430
Ps 96:2 (95:2 LXX)Letter 142.2 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 386–430
Ps 96:2 (95:2 LXX)Sermon 189.1 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 391-430
Ps 96:2 (95:2 LXX)Sermon 190.4 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 391-430
Ps 96:2 (95:2 Vulg.)Sermon 370.3 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 391-430
Ps 96:2 (95:2 LXX)City of God 8.24 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidence413–426

Psalms 96:3

Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples.

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Ps 96:3 (95:3 LXX)Dialogue with Trypho 73.3 · Justin Martyrquotation, high confidenceca. 155–160
Ps 96:3 (95:3 LXX)Dialogue with Trypho 74.2 · Justin Martyrquotation, high confidenceca. 155–160
Ps 96:3 (95:3 Vulg.)Tractates on the Psalms 13.5 · Hilary of Poitiersquotation, high confidenceca. 360–367
Ps 96:3 (95:3 Vulg.)Tractates on the Psalms 143.17 · Hilary of Poitiersquotation, high confidenceca. 360–367
Ps 96:3 (95:3 LXX)Sermon 190.4 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 391-430
Ps 96:3 (95:3 LXX)City of God 8.24 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidence413–426

Psalms 96:4

For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods.

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Ps 96:4 (95:4 LXX)Dialogue with Trypho 73.3 · Justin Martyrquotation, high confidenceca. 155–160
Ps 96:4 (95:4 LXX)PG 12:1551 (Ps 93–97 LXX) · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 96:4 (95:4 LXX)Homilies on Jeremiah 18.6 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 240
Ps 96:4–5 (95:4-Ps LXX)Against Celsus 8.3 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 248
Ps 96:4–5 (95:4-Ps LXX)City of God 1.29 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidence413–426
Ps 96:4 (95:4 LXX)City of God 8.24 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidence413–426
Ps 96:4 (95:4 LXX)City of God 9.23 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidence413–426

Psalms 96:5

For all the gods of the nations are idols, but it is the LORD who made the heavens.

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Ps 96:5 (95:5 LXX)On the Resurrection 5 · Justin Martyrquotation, medium confidence2nd century (disputed)
Ps 96:5 (95:5 LXX)Dialogue with Trypho 55.2 · Justin Martyrquotation, high confidenceca. 155–160
Ps 96:5 (95:5 LXX)Dialogue with Trypho 73.2 · Justin Martyrallusion, high confidenceca. 155–160
Ps 96:5 (95:5 LXX)Dialogue with Trypho 73.3 · Justin Martyrquotation, high confidenceca. 155–160
Ps 96:5 (95:5 LXX)Dialogue with Trypho 79.4 · Justin Martyrquotation, high confidenceca. 155–160
Ps 96:5 (95:5 LXX)Dialogue with Trypho 83.4 · Justin Martyrquotation, high confidenceca. 155–160
Ps 96:5 (95:5 LXX)Exhortation to the Greeks 4.62 · Clement of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceca. 190–200
Ps 96:5 (95:5 LXX)Exhortation to the Greeks 4.63 · Clement of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceca. 190–200
Ps 96:5 (95:5 LXX)Against Heresies 3.6.3 · Irenaeus of Lyonsquotation, high confidenceca. 180–190
Ps 96:5 (95:5 LXX)Against Heresies 3.12.6 · Irenaeus of Lyonsallusion, medium confidenceca. 180–190
Ps 96:5 (95:5 Vulg.)On Idolatry 20 · Tertullianquotation, high confidenceca. 196–211
Ps 96:5 (95:5 LXX)Exhortation to Martyrdom 32 · Origenallusion, high confidence235
Ps 96:5 (95:5 LXX)Homily on Isaiah 7 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 235–250
Ps 96:5 (95:5 LXX)Homilies on Numbers 27.8 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410)
Ps 96:5 (95:5 LXX)Commentary on the Song of Songs 0.71 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 240–245 (Rufinus's translation ca. 410)
Ps 96:5 (95:5 LXX)Against Celsus 3.2 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 248
Ps 96:5 (95:5 LXX)Against Celsus 3.37 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 248
Ps 96:5 (95:5 LXX)Against Celsus 4.29 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 248
Ps 96:5 (95:5 LXX)Against Celsus 7.65 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 248
Ps 96:5 (95:5 LXX)Against Celsus 7.69 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 248
Ps 96:5 (95:5 Vulg.)To Quirinus 3.59 · Cyprian of Carthagequotation, high confidenceca. 248–250 (book 3 perhaps later)
Ps 96:5 (95:5 LXX)Preparation for the Gospel 4.16.20 · Eusebius of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 313–324
Ps 96:5 (95:5 LXX)Preparation for the Gospel 7.16.10 · Eusebius of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 313–324
Ps 96:5 (95:5 LXX)Letters 8, 9 · Basil of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 357–378
Ps 96:5 (95:5 LXX)Letters 188, 189 · Basil of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 357–378
Ps 96:5 (95:5 LXX)Tractates 1.15.2 · Zeno of Veronaquotation, high confidenceca. 362-380
Ps 96:5 (95:5 LXX)Question 115, section 31 · Ambrosiasterallusion, medium confidenceca. 370–384
Ps 96:5 (95:5 LXX)To Theodosius on the Witch of Endor, part 2 · Gregory of Nyssaquotation, high confidenceca. 380–394
Ps 96:5 (95:5 LXX)Letter 102.19 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 386–430
Ps 96:5 (95:5 LXX)Hexameron (Exameron) 2.5 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-390
Ps 96:5 (95:5 LXX)Against Faustus the Manichaean 14.9 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, medium confidenceca. 398–400
Ps 96:5 (95:5 Vulg.)Against Faustus the Manichaean 21.9 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 398–400
Ps 96:5 (95:5 LXX)The Harmony of the Gospels 1.23 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 399–400
Ps 96:5 (95:5 LXX)City of God 8.24 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidence413–426
Ps 96:5 (95:5 LXX)City of God 9.23 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidence413–426
Ps 96:5 (95:5 LXX)City of God 19.23 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidence413–426
Ps 96:5 (95:5 Vulg.)Sermon 18 · Peter Chrysologusquotation, high confidenceca. 425-450
Ps 96:5 (95:5 Vulg.)Part 3, chapter 38 · Quodvultdeus of Carthagequotation, high confidenceca. 445-450

Psalms 96:6

Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and beauty fill His sanctuary.

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Ps 96:6 (95:6 LXX)Dialogue with Trypho 73.3 · Justin Martyrquotation, high confidenceca. 155–160
Ps 96:6 (95:6 LXX)Letter 122.3 · Jeromequotation, high confidenceca. 370–419

Psalms 96:7

Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.

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Ps 96:7 (95:7 LXX)Dialogue with Trypho 73.3 · Justin Martyrquotation, high confidenceca. 155–160
Ps 96:7 (95:7 LXX)On Pascha 94 · text not on this site · Melito of Sardisallusion, medium confidenceca. 160-180
Ps 96:7–8 (95:7-Ps Vulg.)Against the Jews 5 · Tertullianquotation, high confidenceca. 197–207
Ps 96:7–8 (95:7-Ps LXX)Demonstration of the Gospel 2.1.19 · Eusebius of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 314–324
Ps 96:7–8 (95:7-Ps LXX)Demonstration of the Gospel 2.3.32 · Eusebius of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 314–324
Ps 96:7 (95:7 LXX)Demonstration of the Gospel 6.5.2 · Eusebius of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 314–324
Ps 96:7 (95:7 LXX)Letter 142.2 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 386–430

Psalms 96:8

Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and enter His courts.

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Ps 96:8 (95:8 LXX)Dialogue with Trypho 73.3 · Justin Martyrquotation, high confidenceca. 155–160
Ps 96:8 (95:8 LXX)Dialogue with Trypho 73.4 · Justin Martyrquotation, high confidenceca. 155–160
Ps 96:8 (95:8 Vulg.)Letters 20.3 · Paulinus of Nolaquotation, high confidenceca. 394–413
Ps 96:8 (95:8 LXX)On Holy Virginity 30 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, high confidence401

Psalms 96:9

Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness; tremble before Him, all the earth.

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Ps 96:9 (95:9 LXX)Dialogue with Trypho 73.4 · Justin Martyrquotation, high confidenceca. 155–160
Ps 96:9 (95:9 Vulg.)Tractates on the Psalms 143.17 · Hilary of Poitiersquotation, high confidenceca. 360–367
Ps 96:9 (95:9 Vulg.)Letters 20.3 · Paulinus of Nolaquotation, high confidenceca. 394–413

Psalms 96:10

Declare among the nations: “The LORD reigns!” The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved; He will judge the peoples with equity.

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Ps 96:10 (95:10 LXX)First Apology 41 · Justin Martyrquotation, high confidenceca. 150–155
Ps 96:10 (95:10 LXX)Dialogue with Trypho 73.1 · Justin Martyrquotation, high confidenceca. 155–160
Ps 96:10 (95:10 LXX)Dialogue with Trypho 73.4 · Justin Martyrquotation, high confidenceca. 155–160
Ps 96:10 (95:10 Vulg.)Against the Jews 10 · Tertullianquotation, high confidenceca. 197–207
Ps 96:10 (95:10 Vulg.)Against the Jews 13 · Tertullianallusion, high confidenceca. 197–207
Ps 96:10 (95:10 LXX)On Mount Sinai and Mount Zion 9 · Anonymousquotation, high confidence3rd cent. (disputed)
Ps 96:10 (95:10 Vulg.)Against Marcion 3.19 · Tertullianquotation, high confidence207/208 (third edition, completed later)
Ps 96:10 (95:10 Vulg.)Against Marcion 3.21 · Tertullianallusion, medium confidence207/208 (third edition, completed later)
Ps 96:10 (95:10 LXX)PG 12:1551 (Ps 93–97 LXX) · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 96:10 (95:10 LXX)Lines 285–308 · Commodianquotation, high confidence3rd century (disputed)
Ps 96:10 (95:10 LXX)Preparation for the Gospel 1.1.9 · Eusebius of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 313–324
Ps 96:10 (95:10 LXX)Demonstration of the Gospel 1.4.3 · Eusebius of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 314–324
Ps 96:10 (95:10 LXX)Demonstration of the Gospel 2.1.19 · Eusebius of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 314–324
Ps 96:10 (95:10 LXX)Demonstration of the Gospel 2.3.31 · Eusebius of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 314–324
Ps 96:10 (95:10 LXX)Demonstration of the Gospel 6.5.2 · Eusebius of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 314–324
Ps 96:10 (95:10 LXX)Demonstration of the Gospel 6.18.51 · Eusebius of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 314–324
Ps 96:10 (95:10 Vulg.)Tractates on the Psalms 143.17 · Hilary of Poitiersquotation, high confidenceca. 360–367
Ps 96:10 (95:10 Vulg.)Tractates on the Psalms 149.2 · Hilary of Poitiersallusion, high confidenceca. 360–367
Ps 96:10 (95:10 LXX)Commentary on 1 Corinthians 15:3 · Ambrosiasterquotation, medium confidenceca. 366–384
Ps 96:10 (95:10 LXX)Altercatio, chapter 2, speech 47 · Evagrius of Gaulquotation, high confidenceca. 400

Psalms 96:11

Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice; let the sea resound, and all that fills it.

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Ps 96:11 (95:11 LXX)Dialogue with Trypho 73.4 · Justin Martyrquotation, high confidenceca. 155–160
Ps 96:11 (95:11 LXX)On the Psalms, fragment 10 · Hippolytus of Romeallusion, high confidenceca. 200–235
Ps 96:11 (95:11 LXX)PG 12:1551 (Ps 93–97 LXX) · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 96:11 (95:11 LXX)Oration 38.1 · Gregory of Nazianzusquotation, high confidenceca. 362–383

Psalms 96:12

Let the fields exult, and all that is in them. Then all the trees of the forest will sing for joy

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Ps 96:12 (95:12 LXX)Dialogue with Trypho 73.4 · Justin Martyrquotation, high confidenceca. 155–160
Ps 96:12 (95:12 LXX)PG 12:1551 (Ps 93–97 LXX) · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 96:12–13 (95:12-Ps LXX)Demonstration of the Gospel 6.5.3 · Eusebius of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 314–324
Ps 96:12 (95:12 Vulg.)On Paradise 3 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 375-378

Psalms 96:13

before the LORD, for He is coming—He is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples in His faithfulness.

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Ps 96:13 (95:13 LXX)Dialogue with Trypho 73.4 · Justin Martyrquotation, high confidenceca. 155–160
Ps 96:13 (95:13 LXX)Commentary on the Song of Songs 0.82 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 240–245 (Rufinus's translation ca. 410)
Ps 96:13 (95:13 LXX)Not Three Gods, to Ablabius, part 5 · Gregory of Nyssaallusion, medium confidenceca. 380–385
Ps 96:13 (95:13 Vulg.)On the Governance of God 2.28 · Salvian of Marseillesquotation, medium confidenceca. 439-451
Ps 96:13 (95:13 Vulg.)Part 4, chapter 19 · Quodvultdeus of Carthagequotation, high confidenceca. 445-450