New International Version Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars. New Living Translation Praise him, sun and moon! Praise him, all you twinkling stars! English Standard Version Praise him, sun and moon, praise him, all you shining stars! Berean Standard Bible Praise Him, O sun and moon; praise Him, all you shining stars. Berean Literal Bible Praise Him, O sun and moon; praise Him, all stars of light! King James Bible Praise ye him, sun and moon: praise him, all ye stars of light. New King James Version Praise Him, sun and moon; Praise Him, all you stars of light! New American Standard Bible Praise Him, sun and moon; Praise Him, all stars of light! NASB 1995 Praise Him, sun and moon; Praise Him, all stars of light! NASB 1977 Praise Him, sun and moon; Praise Him, all stars of light! Legacy Standard Bible Praise Him, sun and moon; Praise Him, all stars of light! Amplified Bible Praise Him, sun and moon: Praise Him, all stars of light! Berean Annotated Bible Praise Him, O sun and moon; praise Him, all you shining stars. Christian Standard Bible Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars. Holman Christian Standard Bible Praise Him, sun and moon; praise Him, all you shining stars. American Standard Version Praise ye him, sun and moon: Praise him, all ye stars of light. Contemporary English Version Sun and moon, and all of you bright stars, come and offer praise. English Revised Version Praise ye him, sun and moon; praise him, all ye stars of light. GOD'S WORD® Translation Praise him, sun and moon. Praise him, all shining stars. Good News Translation Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, shining stars. International Standard Version Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars. NET Bible Praise him, O sun and moon! Praise him, all you shiny stars! New Heart English Bible Praise him, sun and moon. Praise him, all you shining stars. Webster's Bible Translation Praise ye him, sun and moon: praise him, all ye stars of light. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BiblePraise Him, O sun and moon; praise Him, all you shining stars. World English Bible Praise him, sun and moon! Praise him, all you shining stars! Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionPraise Him, sun and moon, "" Praise Him, all stars of light. Berean Literal Bible Praise Him, O sun and moon; praise Him, all stars of light! Young's Literal Translation Praise ye Him, sun and moon, Praise ye Him, all stars of light. Smith's Literal Translation Praise ye him, sun and moon: praise ye him all the stars of light. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BiblePraise ye him, O sun and moon: praise him, all ye stars and light. Catholic Public Domain Version Praise him, sun and moon. Praise him, all stars and light. New American Bible Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all shining stars. New Revised Standard Version Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars! Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BiblePraise him, sun and moon; praise him, all stars and light. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Praise him, Sun and Moon! Praise him, all stars and lights! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Praise ye Him, sun and moon; Praise Him, all ye stars of light. Brenton Septuagint Translation Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all ye stars and light. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Praise the LORD From the Heavens!…2Praise Him, all His angels; praise Him, all His heavenly hosts. 3Praise Him, O sun and moon; praise Him, all you shining stars. 4Praise Him, O highest heavens, and you waters above the skies.… Cross References Praise Him, O sun and moon; Psalm 136:7-9 He made the great lights—His loving devotion endures forever. / the sun to rule the day, His loving devotion endures forever. / the moon and stars to govern the night. His loving devotion endures forever. Genesis 1:16-18 God made two great lights: the greater light to rule the day and the lesser light to rule the night. And He made the stars as well. / God set these lights in the expanse of the sky to shine upon the earth, / to preside over the day and the night, and to separate the light from the darkness. And God saw that it was good. Deuteronomy 4:19 When you look to the heavens and see the sun and moon and stars—all the host of heaven—do not be enticed to bow down and worship what the LORD your God has apportioned to all the nations under heaven. praise Him, all you shining stars. Job 38:7 while the morning stars sang together and all the sons of God shouted for joy? Isaiah 40:26 Lift up your eyes on high: Who created all these? He leads forth the starry host by number; He calls each one by name. Because of His great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing. Genesis 1:14-16 And God said, “Let there be lights in the expanse of the sky to distinguish between the day and the night, and let them be signs to mark the seasons and days and years. / And let them serve as lights in the expanse of the sky to shine upon the earth.” And it was so. / God made two great lights: the greater light to rule the day and the lesser light to rule the night. And He made the stars as well. Isaiah 44:23 Sing for joy, O heavens, for the LORD has done this; shout aloud, O depths of the earth. Break forth in song, O mountains, you forests and all your trees. For the LORD has redeemed Jacob, and revealed His glory in Israel. Isaiah 55:12 You will indeed go out with joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands. Jeremiah 31:35 Thus says the LORD, who gives the sun for light by day, who sets in order the moon and stars for light by night, who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar—the LORD of Hosts is His name: Daniel 3:28 Nebuchadnezzar declared, “Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who has sent His angel and delivered His servants who trusted in Him. They violated the king’s command and risked their lives rather than serve or worship any god except their own God. Nehemiah 9:6 You alone are the LORD. You created the heavens, the highest heavens with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to all things, and the host of heaven worships You. Psalm 19:1-4 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands. / Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge. / Without speech or language, without a sound to be heard, … Psalm 8:3 When I behold Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You have set in place— Psalm 89:5 The heavens praise Your wonders, O LORD—Your faithfulness as well—in the assembly of the holy ones. Psalm 103:21 Bless the LORD, all His hosts, you servants who do His will. Luke 2:13-14 And suddenly there appeared with the angel a great multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying: / “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!” Treasury of Scripture Praise you him, sun and moon: praise him, all you stars of light. sun Psalm 8:1-3 To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm of David. O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens… Psalm 19:1-6 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork… Psalm 89:36,37 His seed shall endure for ever, and his throne as the sun before me… Jump to Previous Light Moon Praise Shining Stars SunJump to Next Light Moon Praise Shining Stars SunPsalm 148 1. The psalmist exhorts the celestial7. The terrestrial 11. And the rational creatures to praise God Praise Him, O sun and moon; The sun and moon are created lights, not divine beings, despite their worship in surrounding ancient cultures. God appointed them to govern day and night and to mark times and seasons. Their fixed order in the heavens displays His rule over creation. Psa 136:7-9 He made the great lights—His loving devotion… praise Him, all you shining stars. The countless stars also belong to God and serve His purposes in the ordered heavens. Their beauty, number, and dependable courses reveal the power of the Creator, who made and sustains all things. Job 38:7 while the morning stars sang together… Persons / Places / Events 1. SunThe sun is a central celestial body in our solar system, providing light and warmth essential for life on Earth. In biblical times, it was often seen as a symbol of God's provision and faithfulness. 2. Moon The moon, governing the night, is another significant celestial body. It reflects the sun's light and is often associated with the passage of time and seasons in the Bible. 3. Shining Stars Stars are numerous celestial bodies that illuminate the night sky. In Scripture, they often symbolize God's vast creation and His promises, as seen in His covenant with Abraham. Teaching Points Creation's Role in WorshipThe sun, moon, and stars are called to praise God, reminding us that all creation is designed to glorify its Creator. We, too, are part of this creation and are called to join in this universal chorus of praise. God's Sovereignty Over Creation The celestial bodies, which are often seen as powerful and awe-inspiring, are under God's command. This should reassure us of God's control over all things, including the vast universe. Reflecting God's Light Just as the moon reflects the sun's light, we are called to reflect God's light in the world. Our lives should be a testament to His glory and goodness. Consistency in Praise The regularity of the sun, moon, and stars in the sky serves as a model for our consistent and faithful praise to God, regardless of our circumstances. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 148:3?2. How can we join creation in praising God as Psalm 148:3 describes? 3. What does Psalm 148:3 reveal about the role of celestial bodies in worship? 4. How does Psalm 148:3 connect with Genesis 1:16 on creation's purpose? 5. In what ways can we reflect the heavens' praise in our daily lives? 6. How does Psalm 148:3 inspire awe for God's creation in your spiritual walk? 7. How does Psalm 148:3 reflect the relationship between creation and divine praise? 8. Why are celestial bodies called to praise God in Psalm 148:3? 9. What theological significance do the sun and moon hold in Psalm 148:3? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 148? Verse 3. - Praise ye him, sun and moon. Objects of worship to most heathen nations, but here called upon to join in the chorus of praise to God. Praise him, all ye stars of light; i.e. ye brilliant stars, that light up the heaven at night. Psalm 148:3 insists that the most glorious objects in the sky—sun, moon, and stars—are active participants in exalting their Maker. Their precise movements, radiance, and constancy serve as continual praise, echoing the command that all creation exists to honor God. If the heavens obey, we are inspired to join their ceaseless, joyful chorus. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Praise Him,הַֽ֭לְלוּהוּ (hal·lū·hū) Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural | third person masculine singular Strong's 1984: To shine O sun שֶׁ֣מֶשׁ (še·meš) Noun - common singular Strong's 8121: The sun, the east, a ray, a notched battlement and moon; וְיָרֵ֑חַ (wə·yā·rê·aḥ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3394: The moon praise Him, הַ֝לְל֗וּהוּ (hal·lū·hū) Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural | third person masculine singular Strong's 1984: To shine all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every you shining אֽוֹר׃ (’ō·wr) Noun - common singular Strong's 216: Illumination, luminary stars. כּ֥וֹכְבֵי (kō·wḵ·ḇê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 3556: A star, a prince Additonal Resources Psalm 148:3 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 148:3 Bible Gateway Psalm 148:3 Bible.com Psalm 148:3 NIV |



