God’s Word Translation
Psalms 118:27
27The Lord is God, and he has given us light. March in a festival procession with branches to the horns of the altar.
Psalms 118:27 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)God is the Lord, which hath shewed us light: bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar.
- New International Version (NIV)The Lord is God, and he has made his light shine on us. With boughs in hand, join in the festal procession up to the horns of the altar.
- English Standard Version (ESV)The Lord is God, and he has made his light to shine upon us. Bind the festal sacrifice with cords, up to the horns of the altar!
- New King James Version (NKJV)God is the Lord, And He has given us light; Bind the sacrifice with cords to the horns of the altar.
Context of Psalms 118:27
25We beg you, O Lord, save us! We beg you, O Lord, give us success! 26Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord. We bless you from the Lord’s house. The Lord is God, and he has given us light. March in a festival procession with branches to the horns of the altar. 28You are my God, and I give thanks to you. My God, I honor you highly. 29Give thanks to the Lord because he is good, because his mercy endures forever.
Read all of Psalms 118Psalms 118:27 word by word
אֵ֤ל׀ יְהוָה֮ וַיָּ֪אֶר לָ֥נוּ אִסְרוּ־חַ֥ג בַּעֲבֹתִ֑ים עַד־קַ֝רְנ֗וֹת הַמִּזְבֵּֽחַ׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 118:27
- 1 Kings 18:21Elijah stood up in front of all the people and asked them, “How long will you try to have it both ways? If the Lord is God, follow him; if Baal is God, follow him.” The people didn’t say a word.
- Psalms 18:28O Lord, you light my lamp. My God turns my darkness into light.
- Psalms 37:6He will make your righteousness shine like a light, your just cause like the noonday sun.
- Esther 8:16So the Jews were cheerful, happy, joyful, and successful.
- Isaiah 9:2The people who walk in darkness will see a bright light. The light will shine on those who live in the land of death’s shadow.
- Isaiah 60:1Arise! Shine! Your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has dawned.
- Micah 7:9I have sinned against the Lord. So I will endure his fury until he takes up my cause and wins my case. He will bring me into the light, and I will see his victory.
- Malachi 4:2“The Sun of Righteousness will rise with healing in his wings for you people who fear my name. You will go out and leap like calves let out of a stall.
- John 8:12Jesus spoke to the Pharisees again. He said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will have a life filled with light and will never live in the dark.”
- 1 Peter 2:9However, you are chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, people who belong to God. You were chosen to tell about the excellent qualities of God, who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
- Psalms 51:18Favor Zion with your goodness. Rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.
- 1 Kings 8:63Solomon sacrificed 22,000 cattle and 120,000 sheep as fellowship offerings to the Lord. So the king and all the people of Israel dedicated the Lord’s temple.
- 1 Chronicles 29:21The next day they sacrificed to the Lord. They sacrificed burnt offerings to the Lord: 1,000 bulls, 1,000 rams, 1,000 lambs, wine offerings, and many sacrifices for all Israel.
- Hebrews 13:15Through Jesus we should always bring God a sacrifice of praise, that is, words that acknowledge him.
- Exodus 27:2Make a horn at each of its four corners. The four horns and the altar must be made out of one piece ⌞of wood⌟ covered with bronze.
- Exodus 38:2He made a horn at each of its four corners. He made the four horns and the altar out of one piece ⌞of wood⌟ covered with bronze.
Commentaries on Psalms 118:27
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 27God is the Lord - Rather יהוה אל El Yehovah, the strong God Jehovah. Which hath showed us light - לנו ויאר vaiyaer lanu, "And he will illuminate us." Perhaps at this time a Divine splendor shone upon the whole procession; a proof of God's approbation. Bind the sacrifice with cords - The Chaldee paraphrases this verse thus: "Samuel the prophet said, Bind the little one with chains for a solemn sacrifice, until ye have sacrificed him and sprinkled his blood…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 27God is the Lord - Still the language of the priests in their official capacity. The meaning here seems to be “God is Yahweh;” or, Jehovah is the true God. It is an utterance of the priesthood in regard to the great truth which they were appointed specifically to maintain - that Yahweh is the true God, and that he only is to be worshipped. This truth it was appropriate to enunciate on all occasions; and it was especially appropriate to be enunciated when a…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 19-29Verses 19-29 Those who saw Christ's day at so great a distance, saw cause to praise God for the prospect. The prophecy, ver. #(22-23), may refer to David's preferment; but principally to Christ. 1. His humiliation; he is the Stone which the builders refused: they would go on in their building without him. This proved the ruin of those who thus made light of him. Rejecters of Christ are rejected of God. 2. His exaltation; he is the chief Cornerstone in the…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 25-29The psalmist ends with prayer and thanksgiving, anticipating an even greater revelation of God’s victory and rescue.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 27-2927-29. showed us light--or favor (Psa 27:1; 97:11). With the sacrificial victim brought bound to the altar is united the more spiritual offering of praise (Psa 50:14, 23), expressed in the terms with which the Psalm opened.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 118
- 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
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