1 Praise ye Jehovah. Praise ye the name of Jehovah; Praise him, O ye servants of Jehovah,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Praise H1984 (הָלַל) — to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence, to make a show, to boast; and thus to be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causatively, to ce…
- Yah H3050 (יָהּ) — Jah, the sacred name
- ye the name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- O ye servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
2 Ye that stand in the house of Jehovah, In the courts of the house of our God.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Ye that stand H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- in the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- in the courts H2691 (חָצֵר) — a yard (as inclosed by a fence); also a hamlet (as similarly surrounded with walls)
- of the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of our God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
3 Praise ye Jehovah; for Jehovah is good: Sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Praise H1984 (הָלַל) — to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence, to make a show, to boast; and thus to be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causatively, to ce…
- Yah; H3050 (יָהּ) — Jah, the sacred name
- or Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- ood: H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- ing praises H2167 (זָמַר) — properly, to touch the strings or parts of a musical instrument, i.e. play upon it; to make music, accompanied by the voice; hence to celebrate in song and musi…
- nto his name; H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- leasant. H5273 (נָעִים) — delightful (objective or subjective, literal or figurative)
4 For Jehovah hath chosen Jacob unto himself, And Israel for his own possession.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For Yah H3050 (יָהּ) — Jah, the sacred name
- hath chosen H977 (בָּחַר) — properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select
- Jacob H3290 (יַעֲקֹב) — Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch
- Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- for his peculiar treasure H5459 (סְגֻלָּה) — wealth (as closely shut up)
5 For I know that Jehovah is great, And that our Lord is above all gods.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For I know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- that Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- our Lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- above all gods H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
6 Whatsoever Jehovah pleased, that hath he done, In heaven and in earth, in the seas and in all deeps;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Whatsoever Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- pleased H2654 (חָפֵץ) — properly, to incline to; by implication (literally but rarely) to bend; figuratively, to be pleased with, desire
- did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- he in heaven H8064 (שָׁמַיִם) — the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies revolve)
- and in earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- in the seas H3220 (יָם) — a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes a large river, or an artifical basin…
- and all deep places H8415 (תְּהוֹם) — an abyss (as a surging mass of water), especially the deep (the main sea or the subterranean watersupply)
7 Who causeth the vapors to ascend from the ends of the earth; Who maketh lightnings for the rain; Who bringeth forth the wind out of his treasuries;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He causeth the vapours H5387 (נָשִׂיא) — properly, an exalted one, i.e. a king or sheik; also a rising mist
- to ascend H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- from the ends H7097 (קָצֶה) — an extremity
- of the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- he maketh H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- lightnings H1300 (בָּרָק) — lightning; by analogy, a gleam; concretely, a flashing sword
- for the rain H4306 (מָטַר) — rain
- he bringeth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- the wind H7307 (רוּחַ) — wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the sky; by re…
- out of his treasuries H214 (אוֹצָר) — a depository
8 Who smote the first-born of Egypt, Both of man and beast;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Who smote H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- the firstborn H1060 (בְּכוֹר) — first-born; hence, chief
- of Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- both of man H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
- and beast H929 (בְּהֵמָה) — properly, a dumb beast; especially any large quadruped or animal (often collective)
9 Who sent signs and wonders into the midst of thee, O Egypt, Upon Pharaoh, and upon all his servants;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- signs H226 (אוֹת) — a signal (literally or figuratively), as a flag, beacon, monument, omen, prodigy, evidence, etc.
- and wonders H4159 (מוֹפֵת) — a miracle; by implication, a token or omen
- into the midst H8432 (תָּוֶךְ) — a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre
- of thee, O Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- upon Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- and upon all his servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
10 Who smote many nations, And slew mighty kings,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Who smote H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- great H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- nations H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- and slew H2026 (הָרַג) — to smite with deadly intent
- mighty H6099 (עָצוּם) — powerful (specifically, a paw); by implication, numerous
- kings H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
11 Sihon king of the Amorites, And Og king of Bashan, And all the kingdoms of Canaan,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Sihon H5511 (סִיחוֹן) — Sichon, an Amoritish king
- king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of the Amorites H567 (אֱמֹרִי) — an Emorite, one of the Canaanitish tribes
- and Og H5747 (עוֹג) — Og, a king of Bashan
- of Bashan H1316 (בָּשָׁן) — Bashan (often with the article), a region East of the Jordan
- and all the kingdoms H4467 (מַמְלָכָה) — dominion, i.e. (abstractly) the estate (rule) or (concretely) the country (realm)
- of Canaan H3667 (כְּנַעַן) — Kenaan, a son a Ham; also the country inhabited by him
12 And gave their land for a heritage, A heritage unto Israel his people.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And gave H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- their land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- an heritage H5159 (נַחֲלָה) — properly, something inherited, i.e. (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion
- unto Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- his people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
13 Thy name, O Jehovah, endureth for ever; Thy memorial name, O Jehovah, throughout all generations.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thy name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- for ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
- thy memorial H2143 (זֵכֶר) — a memento, abstractly recollection (rarely if ever); by implication, commemoration
- throughout all H1755 (דּוֹר) — properly, a revolution of time, i.e. an age or generation; also a dwelling
- generations H1755 (דּוֹר) — properly, a revolution of time, i.e. an age or generation; also a dwelling
14 For Jehovah will judge his people, And repent himself concerning his servants.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- will judge H1777 (דִּין) — to rule; by implication to judge (as umpire); also to strive (as at law)
- his people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- and he will repent H5162 (נָחַם) — properly, to sigh, i.e. breathe strongly; by implication, to be sorry, i.e. (in a favorable sense) to pity, console or (reflexively) rue; or (unfavorably) to av…
- himself concerning his servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
15 The idols of the nations are silver and gold, The work of men’s hands.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The idols H6091 (עָצָב) — an (idolatrous) image
- of the heathen H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- silver H3701 (כֶּסֶף) — silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
- and gold H2091 (זָהָב) — gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
- the work H4639 (מַעֲשֶׂה) — an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property
- of men’s H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
- hands H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
16 They have mouths, but they speak not; Eyes have they, but they see not;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- They have mouths H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
- but they speak H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- not; eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- have they, but they see H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
17 They have ears, but they hear not; Neither is there any breath in their mouths.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- They have ears H241 (אֹזֶן) — broadness. i.e. (concrete) the ear (from its form in man)
- but they hear H238 (אָזַן) — to broaden out the ear (with the hand), i.e. (by implication) to listen
- not; neither is there H3426 (יֵשׁ) — there is or are (or any other form of the verb to be, as may suit the connection)
- breath H7307 (רוּחַ) — wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the sky; by re…
- in their mouths H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
18 They that make them shall be like unto them; Yea, every one that trusteth in them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- They that make H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- every one that trusteth H982 (בָּטַח) — properly, to hie for refuge (but not so precipitately as 2620); figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure
19 O house of Israel, bless ye Jehovah: O house of Aaron, bless ye Jehovah:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Bless H1288 (בָּרַךְ) — to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- O house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- of Aaron H175 (אַהֲרוֹן) — Aharon, the brother of Moses
20 O house of Levi, bless ye Jehovah: Ye that fear Jehovah, bless ye Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Bless H1288 (בָּרַךְ) — to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- O house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Levi H3878 (לֵוִי) — Levi, a son of Jacob
- ye that fear H3373 (יָרֵא) — fearing; morally, reverent
21 Blessed be Jehovah out of Zion, Who dwelleth at Jerusalem. Praise ye Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Blessed H1288 (בָּרַךְ) — to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)
- be Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- out of Zion H6726 (צִיּוֹן) — Tsijon (as a permanent capital), a mountain of Jerusalem
- which dwelleth H7931 (שָׁכַן) — to reside or permanently stay (literally or figuratively)
- at Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- Hallelu H1984 (הָלַל) — to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence, to make a show, to boast; and thus to be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causatively, to ce…
- jah H3050 (יָהּ) — Jah, the sacred name