Psalms 150 KJV
King James Version, Holy Bible
- 1 Praise ye the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power.
- 2 Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness.
- 3 Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp.
Psalms Chapter 150 Cont'd
- 4 Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs.
- 5 Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high sounding cymbals.
- 6 Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord.
Key Takeaways from This Psalm:
Psalm 150:1
Verse: הַלְלוּ אֶת-יְהוָה
Transliteration: Hallelu et-Adonai
English: “Praise the Lord! Praise God in His sanctuary; praise Him in His mighty heavens!”
Focus Word: חֲזָק (Chazak)
- Root: ח-ז-ק (Chet-Zayin-Qof)
- Meaning: “Strong,” “mighty,” “powerful.”
- Deeper Insight: Chazak emphasizes God’s strength and power, inspiring awe and exuberant praise.
| Hebrew Word + Transliteration | Verse + Snippet | Meaning | Scholarly Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| הַלְלוּ־יָהּ — hallelu-Yah | Verse 1 — “Praise the LORD.” | “Praise Yah,” exalt. | Hallelu-Yah (“praise Yah”) opens and frames the final Psalm as pure doxology. It calls all creation into exalted worship. The term crowns the Psalter with joy. — Wilhelm Gesenius, Lexicon |
| מִקְדָּשׁ — mikdash | Verse 1 — “…in His sanctuary.” | “Sanctuary,” holy place. | Mikdash (“sanctuary”) denotes sacred space of divine presence. It highlights reverent worship. The word grounds praise in holiness. — Franz Delitzsch, Biblical Commentary |
| רָקִיעַ — raqia | Verse 1 — “…in His mighty firmament.” | “Expanse,” sky. | Raqia (“expanse”) broadens the scope of worship to the heavens. It conveys cosmic reach. The term unites heaven and earth. — Carl Friedrich Keil, Keil & Delitzsch Commentary |
| גְּבוּרָה — gevurah | Verse 2 — “…according to His excellent greatness.” | “Strength,” might. | Gevurah (“strength”) expresses divine power worthy of praise. It emphasizes His overwhelming majesty. The word amplifies worship content. — Wilhelm Gesenius, Lexicon |
| תְּרוּעָה — teruah | Verse 3 — “Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet…” | “Blast,” trumpet shout. | Teruah (“trumpet blast”) signifies loud proclamation of joy or victory. It reflects ceremonial celebration. The term enriches musical praise. — Franz Delitzsch, Commentary |
| נֵבֶל — nevel | Verse 3 — “…with the lute…” | “Lute,” stringed instrument. | Nevel (“lute”) symbolizes skilled, melodic worship. It emphasizes artistry in praise. The word reflects ordered musical expression. — Carl Friedrich Keil, Commentary |
| כִּנּוֹר — kinnor | Verse 3 — “…and harp.” | “Harp,” lyre. | Kinnor (“harp”) is associated with Davidic worship. It expresses beauty and devotion. The term links Psalm 150 to Israel’s musical heritage. — Wilhelm Gesenius, Lexicon |
| תֹּף — tof | Verse 4 — “Praise Him with the timbrel…” | “Timbrel,” hand drum. | Tof (“timbrel”) brings rhythmic festivity into worship. It recalls Miriam’s celebration at the Red Sea. The term enriches communal praise. — Franz Delitzsch, Commentary |
| מָחוֹל — machol | Verse 4 — “…and dance.” | “Dance,” rhythmic movement. | Machol (“dance”) portrays full-bodied worship. It communicates jubilant celebration. The word reflects embodied delight. — Carl Friedrich Keil, Keil & Delitzsch Commentary |
| נְשָׁמָה — neshama | Verse 6 — “Let everything that has breath…” | “Breath,” life-spirit. | Neshama (“breath/spirit”) signifies God-given life animating all creation. It universalizes the call to praise. The term ends the Psalter with all-embracing worship. — Wilhelm Gesenius, Hebrew and Chaldee Lexicon |
Biblical Scholars On This Chapter:
| Scholar (Institution & Dates) | Work | View on Psalm 150 |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Sibbes (University of Cambridge, 1577–1635) | The Bruised Reed | Sibbes celebrates the Psalm’s comprehensive call to praise, incorporating music, instruments, and all acts of worship. |
| John Howe (University of Cambridge, 1630–1705) | The Living Temple | Howe emphasizes that the Psalm marks a culmination of worship, reminding believers to honor God in every form. |
| Francis Taylor (University of Cambridge, 1589–1653) | Commentary on the Psalms | Taylor notes that the Psalm invites universal, exuberant adoration, reflecting God’s glory. |
| Matthew Henry (Chester / Various, 1662–1714) | Commentary on the Whole Bible | Henry observes that this Psalm captures the spirit of rejoicing, summing up the purpose of all previous Psalms. |
| Thomas Boston (University of Edinburgh, 1676–1732) | Human Nature in Its Fourfold State | Boston stresses that praise, offered with all one’s abilities, is both duty and delight in response to God’s greatness. |
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Prayer: Thank you, Father, for the opportunity and privilege to praise You. You created the heavens and the earth, the world and those who live in it. We are in awe of Your Majesty. Help us O Lord to be true to You, walking in Your Ways in Jesus' Name. Amen
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