Psalms 135:1

Psalms 135:1 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Praise ye the Lord. Praise ye the name of the Lord; praise him, O ye servants of the Lord.
• New International Version (NIV)Praise the Lord. Praise the name of the Lord; praise him, you servants of the Lord,
• English Standard Version (ESV)Praise the Lord! Praise the name of the Lord, give praise, O servants of the Lord,
• New King James Version (NKJV)Praise the Lord! Praise the name of the Lord; Praise Him, O you servants of the Lord!

Context of Psalms 135:1

Hallelujah! Praise the name of Jehovah; praise, ye servants of Jehovah, 2Ye that stand in the house of Jehovah, in the courts of the house of our God. 3Praise ye Jah; for Jehovah is good: sing psalms unto his name; for it is pleasant.

Psalms 135:1 word by word

הַ֥לְלוּ יָ֨הּ׀ הַֽ֭לְלוּ אֶת־שֵׁ֣ם יְהוָ֑ה הַֽ֝לְלוּ עַבְדֵ֥י יְהוָֽה׃Read the interlinear

• Praiseהָלַלhâlal · to shineH1984
• nameשֵׁםshêm · nameH8034
• servantsעֶ֫בֶד‛ebed · servant/slaveH5650

Cross-references for Psalms 135:1

• Psalms 33:1Exult, ye righteous, in Jehovah: praise is comely for the upright.
• Psalms 96:1Sing ye unto Jehovah a new song: sing unto Jehovah, all the earth.
• Psalms 106:1Hallelujah! Give ye thanks unto Jehovah; for he is good; for his loving-kindness [endureth] for ever.
• Psalms 107:8Let them give thanks unto Jehovah for his loving-kindness, and for his wondrous works to the children of men;
• Psalms 111:1Hallelujah! I will celebrate Jehovah with [my] whole heart, in the council of the upright, and in the assembly.
• Psalms 112:1Hallelujah! Blessed is the man that feareth Jehovah, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.
• Psalms 113:1Hallelujah! Praise, ye servants of Jehovah, praise the name of Jehovah.
• Psalms 117:1Praise Jehovah, all ye nations; laud him, all ye peoples;
• Psalms 150:6Let everything that hath breath praise Jah. Hallelujah!
• Psalms 7:17I will praise Jehovah according to his righteousness, and will sing forth the name of Jehovah the Most High.
• Psalms 102:21That the name of Jehovah may be declared in Zion, and his praise in Jerusalem,
• Psalms 113:2Blessed be the name of Jehovah, from this time forth and for evermore!
• Psalms 148:13Let them praise the name of Jehovah: for his name alone is exalted; his majesty is above the earth and the heavens.
• Exodus 34:5And Jehovah came down in the cloud, and stood beside him there, and proclaimed the name of Jehovah.
• Nehemiah 9:5And the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabniah, Sherebiah, Hodijah, Shebaniah, Pethahiah, said, Stand up, bless Jehovah your God from eternity to eternity. And let [men] bless the name of thy glory, which is exalted above all blessing and praise.
• Psalms 134:1Behold, bless Jehovah, all ye servants of Jehovah, who by night stand in the house of Jehovah.

Commentaries on Psalms 135:1

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1Praise ye the Lord - Hebrew, Hallelu-jah. Literally, “Praise Jah,” an abridged name for Yahweh. See the notes at Psalm 68:4. Praise ye the name of the Lord - The same as praising God himself. Praise him, O ye servants of the Lord - You who are especially designated or appointed to this service, Psalm 134:1.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1God to be praised for his mercy. (1-4) For his power and judgments. (5-14) The vanity of idols. (15-21) Verses 1-4 The subject-matter of praise, is the blessings of grace flowing from the everlasting love of God. The name of God as a covenant God and Father in Christ, blessing us with all spiritual blessings in him, is to be loved and praised. The Lord chose a people to himself, that they might be unto him for a name and a praise. If they do not praise…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-21God is the Creator and the Lord of history, the “Maker of heaven and earth” (Psalm 134:3). He deserves praise because, unlike idols, he saves his people.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-211-3. In the general call for praise, the priests, that stand in the house of the Lord, are specially mentioned.Read the comment
• Rashi on Tanakh · v. 1Hallelujah, praise, etc.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 135:1

• Hallelujah
• Music
• Praise

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Commentaries on Psalms 135

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings