1 Praise ye Jehovah. Praise ye Jehovah from the heavens: Praise him in the heights.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 Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- from the heavens 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)
- him in the heights H4791 (מָרוֹם) — altitude, i.e. concretely (an elevated place), abstractly (elevation, figuratively (elation), or adverbially (aloft)
2 Praise ye him, all his angels: Praise ye him, all his host.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…
- ye him, all his angels H4397 (מַלְאָךְ) — a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
- ye him, all his host H6635 (צָבָא) — a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, h…
3 Praise ye him, sun and moon: Praise him, all ye stars of light.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…
- ye him, sun H8121 (שֶׁמֶשׁ) — the sun; by implication, the east; figuratively, a ray, i.e. (architectural) a notched battlement
- and moon H3394 (יָרֵחַ) — the moon
- him, all ye stars H3556 (כּוֹכָב) — a star (as round or as shining); figuratively, a prince
- of light H216 (אוֹר) — illumination or (concrete) luminary (in every sense, including lightning, happiness, etc.)
4 Praise him, ye heavens of heavens, And ye waters that are above the heavens.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…
- him, ye heavens 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)
- of heavens 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 ye waters H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- above the heavens 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)
5 Let them praise the name of Jehovah; For he commanded, and they were created.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Let them 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…
- 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
- for he commanded H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
- and they were created H1254 (בָּרָא) — (absolutely) to create; (qualified) to cut down (a wood), select, feed (as formative processes)
6 He hath also established them for ever and ever: He hath made a decree which shall not pass away.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He hath also stablished H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- them for ever H5703 (עַד) — properly, a (peremptory) terminus, i.e. (by implication) duration, in the sense of advance or perpetuity (substantially as a noun, either with or without a prep…
- and 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…
- he hath made H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- a decree H2706 (חֹק) — an enactment; hence, an appointment (of time, space, quantity, labor or usage)
- which shall not pass H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
7 Praise Jehovah from the earth, Ye sea-monsters, and all deeps;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…
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- from the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- ye dragons H8577 (תַּנִּין) — a marine or land monster, i.e. sea-serpent or jackal
- and all deeps H8415 (תְּהוֹם) — an abyss (as a surging mass of water), especially the deep (the main sea or the subterranean watersupply)
8 Fire and hail, snow and vapor; Stormy wind, fulfilling his word;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Fire H784 (אֵשׁ) — fire (literally or figuratively)
- and hail H1259 (בָּרָד) — hail
- snow H7950 (שֶׁלֶג) — snow (probably from its whiteness)
- and vapour H7008 (קִיטוֹר) — a fume, i.e. cloud
- stormy H5591 (סַעַר) — a hurricane
- 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…
- fulfilling H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- his word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
9 Mountains and all hills; Fruitful trees and all cedars;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Mountains H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- and all hills H1389 (גִּבְעָה) — a hillock
- fruitful H6529 (פְּרִי) — fruit (literally or figuratively)
- trees H6086 (עֵץ) — a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks)
- and all cedars H730 (אֶרֶז) — a cedar tree (from the tenacity of its roots)
10 Beasts and all cattle; Creeping things and flying birds;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Beasts H2416 (חַי) — alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or living thing),…
- and all cattle H929 (בְּהֵמָה) — properly, a dumb beast; especially any large quadruped or animal (often collective)
- creeping things H7431 (רֶמֶשׂ) — a reptile or any other rapidly moving animal
- and flying H3671 (כָּנָף) — an edge or extremity; specifically (of a bird or army) a wing, (of a garment or bedclothing) a flap, (of the earth) a quarter, (of a building) a pinnacle
- fowl H6833 (צִפּוֹר) — a little bird (as hopping)
11 Kings of the earth and all peoples; Princes and all judges of the earth;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Kings H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- and all people H3816 (לְאֹם) — a community
- princes H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- and all judges H8199 (שָׁפַט) — to judge, i.e. pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication, to vindicate or punish; by extenssion, to govern; passively, to litigate (literally or figur…
12 Both young men and virgins; Old men and children:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Both young men H970 (בָּחוּר) — properly, selected, i.e. a youth (often collective)
- and maidens H1330 (בְּתוּלָה) — a virgin (from her privacy); sometimes (by continuation) a bride; also (figuratively) a city or state
- old men H2205 (זָקֵן) — old
- and children H5288 (נַעַר) — (concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latitude in age…
13 Let them praise the name of Jehovah; For his name alone is exalted; His glory is above the earth and the heavens.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Let them 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…
- 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
- for his name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- alone is excellent H7682 (שָׂגַב) — to be (causatively, make) lofty, especially inaccessible; by implication, safe, strong; used literally and figuratively
- his glory H1935 (הוֹד) — grandeur (i.e. an imposing form and appearance)
- above the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- and 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)
14 And 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. Praise ye Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He also exalteth H7311 (רוּם) — to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
- the horn H7161 (קֶרֶן) — a horn (as projecting); by implication, a flask, cornet; by resemblance. an elephant's tooth (i.e. ivory), a corner (of the altar), a peak (of a mountain), a ra…
- of 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
- the praise H8416 (תְּהִלָּה) — laudation; specifically (concretely) a hymn
- of all his saints H2623 (חָסִיד) — properly, kind, i.e. (religiously) pious (a saint)
- of the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- a people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- near unto him H7138 (קָרוֹב) — near (in place, kindred or time)
- 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