2. Praise! Our God Is Great! (vv. 4-6). The gods of the nations were “no gods,” for the word translated “idols” in verse 5 means “things that are nothing, things that are weak and worthless.” “We know that an idol is nothing in the world” (1 Cor. 8:4 nkjv). It was Jehovah who created the universe, and His great glory rested in His sanctuary in Jerusalem (Ex. 40:34-38; 1 Kings 8:10-11; Rom. 9:4). The presence of this glory brought the divine splendor, majesty, and strength to the people. The ark of the covenant in the Holy of Holies was the throne of God, and He ruled over His people. (See 21:5; 45:3; 104:1.) Both in His sanctuary in heaven and His sanctuary on earth, God was enthroned in glory and power. How we ought to praise Him!