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Psalms 148:13
13Let them praise the name of Jehovah: for his name alone is exalted; his majesty is above the earth and the heavens.
Psalms 148:13 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Let them praise the name of the Lord: for his name alone is excellent; his glory is above the earth and heaven.
- New International Version (NIV)Let them praise the name of the Lord, for his name alone is exalted; his splendor is above the earth and the heavens.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Let them praise the name of the Lord, for his name alone is exalted; his majesty is above earth and heaven.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Let them praise the name of the Lord, For His name alone is exalted; His glory is above the earth and heaven.
Context of Psalms 148:13
11Kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all judges of the earth; 12Both young men and maidens, old men with youths, — Let them praise the name of Jehovah: for his name alone is exalted; his majesty is above the earth and the heavens. 14And he hath lifted up the horn of his people, the praise of all his saints, [even] of the children of Israel, a people near unto him. Hallelujah!
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יְהַלְל֤וּ׀ אֶת־שֵׁ֬ם יְהוָ֗ה כִּֽי־נִשְׂגָּ֣ב שְׁמ֣וֹ לְבַדּ֑וֹ ה֝וֹד֗וֹ עַל־אֶ֥רֶץ וְשָׁמָֽיִם׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Psalms 148:13
- Psalms 8:1Jehovah our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy majesty above the heavens.
- Psalms 99:3They shall praise thy great and terrible name, — it is holy! —
- Isaiah 6:3And one called to the other and said, Holy, holy, holy is Jehovah of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory!
- Zechariah 9:17For how great is his goodness, and how great is his beauty! Corn shall make the young men flourish, and new wine the maidens.
- Philippians 3:8But surely I count also all things to be loss on account of the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, on account of whom I have suffered the loss of all, and count them to be filth, that I may gain Christ;
- 1 Chronicles 29:11Thine, Jehovah, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the splendour, and the majesty; for all that is in the heavens and on the earth is thine: thine, Jehovah, is the kingdom, and thou art exalted as Head above all;
- Isaiah 12:4And in that day shall ye say, Give ye thanks to Jehovah, call upon his name, declare his deeds among the peoples, make mention that his name is exalted.
- Isaiah 33:5Jehovah is exalted; for he dwelleth on high: he hath filled Zion with justice and righteousness;
- Matthew 6:13and lead us not into temptation, but save us from evil.
- Psalms 57:6They have prepared a net for my steps; my soul was bowed down: they have digged a pit before me; they are fallen into the midst thereof. Selah.
- Psalms 72:19And blessed be his glorious name for ever! and let the whole earth be filled with his glory! Amen, and Amen.
- Psalms 108:4For thy loving-kindness is great above the heavens, and thy truth is unto the clouds.
- Psalms 113:4Jehovah is high above all nations, his glory above the heavens.
- Ephesians 4:10He that descended is the same who has also ascended up above all the heavens, that he might fill all things;
- 1 Peter 3:22who is at [the] right hand of God, gone into heaven, angels and authorities and powers being subjected to him.
Commentaries on Psalms 148:13
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 13Let them praise the name of the Lord - Let them praise Yahweh - the name being often put for the person. For his name alone is excellent - Margin, as in Hebrew, exalted. He only is exalted as God. See the notes at Psalm 8:1: “O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth!” His glory is above the earth and heaven - Compare the notes at Psalm 113:4: “The Lord is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens.” See also the notes at…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 7-14Verses 7-14 Even in this world, dark and bad as it is, God is praised. The powers of nature, be they ever so strong, so stormy, do what God appoints them, and no more. Those that rebel against God's word, show themselves to be more violent than even the stormy winds, yet they fulfil it. View the surface of the earth, mountains and all hills; from the barren tops of some, and the fruitful tops of others, we may fetch matter for praise. And assuredly…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 13-14Praise of the Lord by all people is right because he is glorious and has blessed his people (see Psalm 147:13; Isaiah 46:13; Ephesians 3:10). His saint are God's trusting and devoted servants (Psalm 86:2).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1313. Let them--all mentioned. excellent--or, exalted (Is 12:4). his glory--majesty (Psa 45:3). above the earth and heaven--Their united splendors fail to match His.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 148
- 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
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