Psalms 99 in the early church

62 passages quote, allude to, or echo Psalms 99, 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 99:1

The LORD reigns; let the nations tremble! He is enthroned above the cherubim; let the earth quake!

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Ps 99:1 (98:1 LXX)Dialogue with Trypho 37.3 · Justin Martyrquotation, high confidenceca. 155–160
Ps 99:1 (98:1 LXX)Dialogue with Trypho 64.4 · Justin Martyrquotation, high confidenceca. 155–160
Ps 99:1 (98:1 LXX)Against Heresies 4.33.13 · Irenaeus of Lyonsquotation, high confidenceca. 180–190
Ps 99:1 (98:1 LXX)PG 12:1057 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 99:1 (98:1 Vulg.)On the Trinity 8 · Novatianallusion, medium confidenceca. 240–250
Ps 99:1 (98:1 LXX)Letter to Marcellinus 26 · Athanasius of Alexandriaallusion, medium confidenceuncertain, after 335
Ps 99:1 (98:1 LXX)Against Marcellus 2.4.3 · Eusebius of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 336–337
Ps 99:1 (98:1 LXX)Letter 140.2 · Jeromeallusion, medium confidenceca. 370–419
Ps 99:1–9 (98:1-Ps LXX)Psalm 98 · Apollinaris of Laodiceaquotation, high confidenceuncertain (fourth to sixth century)
Ps 99:1 (98:1 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 43.65.1 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 99:1 (98:1 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 43.65.2 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-397

Psalms 99:2

Great is the LORD in Zion; He is exalted above all the peoples.

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Ps 99:2 (98:2 LXX)Dialogue with Trypho 37.3 · Justin Martyrquotation, high confidenceca. 155–160
Ps 99:2 (98:2 LXX)Dialogue with Trypho 64.4 · Justin Martyrquotation, high confidenceca. 155–160

Psalms 99:3

Let them praise Your great and awesome name—He is holy!

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Ps 99:3 (98:3 LXX)Dialogue with Trypho 37.3 · Justin Martyrquotation, high confidenceca. 155–160
Ps 99:3 (98:3 LXX)Dialogue with Trypho 64.4 · Justin Martyrquotation, high confidenceca. 155–160

Psalms 99:4

The mighty King loves justice. You have established equity; You have exercised justice and righteousness in Jacob.

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Ps 99:4 (98:4 LXX)Dialogue with Trypho 37.3 · Justin Martyrquotation, high confidenceca. 155–160
Ps 99:4 (98:4 LXX)Dialogue with Trypho 64.4 · Justin Martyrquotation, high confidenceca. 155–160
Ps 99:4 (98:4 LXX)PG 12:1553 (Ps 97–101 LXX) · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 99:4 (98:4 LXX)Oration 4.11 · Gregory of Nazianzusallusion, medium confidenceca. 362–383
Ps 99:4 (98:4 Vulg.)The Conferences 21.22 · John Cassianquotation, high confidenceca. 426–429

Psalms 99:5

Exalt the LORD our God, and worship at His footstool; He is holy!

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Ps 99:5 (98:5 LXX)Dialogue with Trypho 37.3 · Justin Martyrquotation, high confidenceca. 155–160
Ps 99:5 (98:5 LXX)Dialogue with Trypho 64.4 · Justin Martyrquotation, high confidenceca. 155–160
Ps 99:5 (98:5 LXX)PG 12:1057 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 99:5 (98:5 LXX)PG 12:1553 (Ps 97–101 LXX) · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 99:5 (98:5 LXX)Homily on Isaiah 5 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 235–250
Ps 99:5 (98:5 LXX)Letter 140.4 · Jeromequotation, high confidenceca. 370–419
Ps 99:5 (98:5 Vulg.)Chapter 19 · Nicetas, bishop of Remesianaquotation, high confidenceca. 380–414

Psalms 99:6

Moses and Aaron were among His priests; Samuel was among those who called on His name. They called to the LORD and He answered.

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Ps 99:6 (98:6 LXX)Dialogue with Trypho 37.4 · Justin Martyrquotation, high confidenceca. 155–160
Ps 99:6 (98:6 LXX)Dialogue with Trypho 64.4 · Justin Martyrquotation, high confidenceca. 155–160
Ps 99:6 (98:6 LXX)PG 12:1057 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 99:6 (98:6 LXX)PG 12:1135 (Ps 4 LXX) · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 99:6 (98:6 LXX)PG 12:1553 (Ps 97–101 LXX) · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 99:6 (98:6 LXX)On Prayer 13.2 · Origenallusion, low confidenceca. 233–234
Ps 99:6 (98:6 LXX)On the Witch of Endor 2 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 240
Ps 99:6 (98:6 LXX)Homily on 1 Samuel 1.5 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410)
Ps 99:6 (98:6 LXX)Commentary on Romans 8.3 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 244–246 (Rufinus's translation ca. 405–406)
Ps 99:6 (98:6 Vulg.)Tractates on the Psalms 0.4 · Hilary of Poitiersquotation, high confidenceca. 360–367
Ps 99:6 (98:6 LXX)Oration 10.3 · Gregory of Nazianzusquotation, high confidenceca. 362–383
Ps 99:6 (98:6 LXX)Oration 13.2 · Gregory of Nazianzusecho, low confidenceca. 362–383
Ps 99:6 (98:6 LXX)Oration 43.58 · Gregory of Nazianzusquotation, high confidenceca. 362–383
Ps 99:6 (98:6 Vulg.)Question 46, section 7 · Ambrosiasterquotation, high confidenceca. 370–384
Ps 99:6 (98:6 LXX)Letter 36.15 · Jeromeallusion, medium confidenceca. 370–419
Ps 99:6 (98:6 LXX)Letter 140.4 · Jeromequotation, high confidenceca. 370–419
Ps 99:6 (98:6 Vulg.)On the Christian Faith 5.19 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 378–380
Ps 99:6 (98:6 LXX)Against Jovinianus 1.23 · Jeromequotation, high confidence393
Ps 99:6 (98:6 LXX)On the Merits and Forgiveness of Sins 2.25 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, high confidence411–412

Psalms 99:7

He spoke to them from the pillar of cloud; they kept His decrees and the statutes He gave them.

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Ps 99:7 (98:7 LXX)Dialogue with Trypho 37.4 · Justin Martyrquotation, high confidenceca. 155–160
Ps 99:7 (98:7 LXX)Dialogue with Trypho 64.4 · Justin Martyrquotation, high confidenceca. 155–160
Ps 99:7 (98:7 LXX)PG 12:1057 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 99:7 (98:7 LXX)PG 12:1135 (Ps 4 LXX) · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 99:7 (98:7 LXX)PG 12:1553 (Ps 97–101 LXX) · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 99:7 (98:7 LXX)On the Witch of Endor 2 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 240
Ps 99:7 (98:7 LXX)Commentary on Romans 8.3 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 244–246 (Rufinus's translation ca. 405–406)
Ps 99:7 (98:7 Vulg.)Tractates on the Psalms 134.15 · Hilary of Poitiersquotation, high confidenceca. 360–367
Ps 99:7 (98:7 LXX)Exposition of Psalm 118 5.3.2 · Ambroseallusion, high confidenceca. 386-397
Ps 99:7 (98:7 LXX)Exposition of Psalm 118 5.14.2 · Ambroseallusion, high confidenceca. 386-397
Ps 99:7 (98:7 LXX)On the Merits and Forgiveness of Sins 2.25 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, high confidence411–412

Psalms 99:8

O LORD our God, You answered them. You were a forgiving God to them, yet an avenger of their misdeeds.

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Ps 99:8 (98:8 LXX)Dialogue with Trypho 37.4 · Justin Martyrquotation, high confidenceca. 155–160
Ps 99:8 (98:8 LXX)PG 12:1135 (Ps 4 LXX) · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 99:8 (98:8 LXX)On the Merits and Forgiveness of Sins 2.25 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidence411–412

Psalms 99:9

Exalt the LORD our God and worship at His holy mountain, for the LORD our God is holy.

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Ps 99:9 (98:9 LXX)Dialogue with Trypho 37.4 · Justin Martyrquotation, high confidenceca. 155–160
Ps 99:9 (98:9 LXX)PG 12:1553 (Ps 97–101 LXX) · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254