Psalms 34:3

Psalms 34:3 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together.
• New International Version (NIV)Glorify the Lord with me; let us exalt his name together.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together!
• New King James Version (NKJV)Oh, magnify the Lord with me, And let us exalt His name together.

Context of Psalms 34:3

1I will bless Jehovah at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. 2My soul shall make its boast in Jehovah: the meek shall hear, and rejoice. Magnify Jehovah with me, and let us exalt his name together. 4I sought Jehovah, and he answered me, and delivered me from all my fears. 5They looked unto him, and were enlightened, and their faces were not confounded.

Psalms 34:3 word by word

גַּדְּל֣וּ לַיהוָ֣ה אִתִּ֑י וּנְרוֹמְמָ֖ה שְׁמ֣וֹ יַחְדָּֽו׃Read the interlinear

Cross-references for Psalms 34:3

• Psalms 35:27Let them exult and rejoice that delight in my righteousness; and let them say continually, Jehovah be magnified, who delighteth in the prosperity of his servant.
• Psalms 40:16Let all those that seek thee be glad and rejoice in thee; let such as love thy salvation say continually, Jehovah be magnified!
• Psalms 69:30I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving;
• Luke 1:46And Mary said, My soul magnifies the Lord,
• Acts 19:17And this became known to all, both Jews and Greeks, who inhabited Ephesus, and fear fell upon all of them, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.
• Philippians 1:20according to my earnest expectation and hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but in all boldness, as always, now also Christ shall be magnified in my body whether by life or by death.
• Psalms 33:1Exult, ye righteous, in Jehovah: praise is comely for the upright.
• Psalms 66:8Bless our God, ye peoples, and make the voice of his praise to be heard;
• Psalms 103:20Bless Jehovah, ye his angels, mighty in strength, that execute his word, hearkening unto the voice of his word.
• Psalms 148:1Hallelujah! Praise Jehovah from the heavens; praise him in the heights.
• 1 Chronicles 29:20And David said to all the congregation, Bless now Jehovah your God. And all the congregation blessed Jehovah the God of their fathers, and bowed down their heads, and did homage to Jehovah and the king.
• 2 Chronicles 29:30And king Hezekiah and the princes commanded the Levites to sing praise to Jehovah with the words of David, and of Asaph the seer. And they sang praises with gladness, and bowed their heads and worshipped.
• Revelation 14:7saying with a loud voice, Fear God and give him glory, for the hour of his judgment has come; and do homage to him who has made the heaven and the earth and the sea and fountains of waters.
• Revelation 19:5And a voice came out of the throne, saying, Praise our God, all ye his bondmen, [and] ye that fear him, small and great.

Commentaries on Psalms 34:3

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 3Magnify the Lord with me - ליהוה גדלו gaddelu lavhovah, "make greatness to Jehovah;" show his greatness; and let "us exalt his name," let us show how high and glorious it is.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 3O magnify the Lord with me - This seems to be addressed primarily to the “humble,” those referred to in the previous verse. As they could appreciate what he would say, as they could understand the nature of his feelings in view of his deliverance, he calls upon them especially to exult with him in the goodness of God. As he and they had common calamities and trials, so might they have common joys; as they were united in danger and sorrow, so it was proper…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-3The psalmist encourages those in need to join him in praise.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-221-4. Even in distress, which excites supplication, there is always matter for praising and thanking God (compare Ep 5:20; Php 4:6).Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 34:3

• Faith
• Glorifying God
• God
• Praise
• Testimony

In the dictionaries

• Abimelech
• Achish
• Affliction
• Dumb
• Fear
• Lack
• Lighten
• Nigh
• Nob
• Open

Commentaries on Psalms 34

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• 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