New International Version Praise the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens. New Living Translation Praise the LORD! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heaven! English Standard Version Praise the LORD! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens! Berean Standard Bible Hallelujah! Praise God in His sanctuary. Praise Him in His mighty heavens. Berean Literal Bible Hallelu YAH! Praise God in His sanctuary; praise Him in His mighty expanse! King James Bible Praise ye the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power. New King James Version Praise the LORD! Praise God in His sanctuary; Praise Him in His mighty firmament! New American Standard Bible Praise the LORD! Praise God in His sanctuary; Praise Him in His mighty expanse. NASB 1995 Praise the LORD! Praise God in His sanctuary; Praise Him in His mighty expanse. NASB 1977 Praise the LORD! Praise God in His sanctuary; Praise Him in His mighty expanse. Legacy Standard Bible Praise Yah! Praise God in His sanctuary; Praise Him in His mighty expanse. Amplified Bible Praise the LORD! Praise God in His sanctuary; Praise Him in His mighty heavens. Berean Annotated Bible Hallelujah (Praise the LORD)! Praise God in His sanctuary. Praise Him in His mighty heavens (in the expanse of His might). Christian Standard Bible Hallelujah! Praise God in his sanctuary. Praise him in his mighty expanse. Holman Christian Standard Bible Hallelujah! Praise God in His sanctuary. Praise Him in His mighty heavens. American Standard Version Praise ye Jehovah. Praise God in his sanctuary: Praise him in the firmament of his power. Contemporary English Version Shout praises to the LORD! Praise God in his temple. Praise him in heaven, his mighty fortress. English Revised Version Praise ye the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power. GOD'S WORD® Translation Hallelujah! Praise God in his holy place. Praise him in his mighty heavens. Good News Translation Praise the LORD! Praise God in his Temple! Praise his strength in heaven! International Standard Version Hallelujah! Praise God in his Holy Place. Praise him in his great expanse. NET Bible Praise the LORD! Praise God in his sanctuary! Praise him in the sky, which testifies to his strength! New Heart English Bible Praise the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary. Praise him in his heavens for his acts of power. Webster's Bible Translation Praise ye the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHallelujah! Praise God in His sanctuary. Praise Him in His mighty heavens. World English Bible Praise Yah! Praise God in his sanctuary! Praise him in his heavens for his acts of power! Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionPraise YAH! Praise God in His holy place, "" Praise Him in the expanse of His strength. Berean Literal Bible Hallelu YAH! Praise God in His sanctuary; praise Him in His mighty expanse! Young's Literal Translation Praise ye Jah! Praise ye God in His holy place, Praise Him in the expanse of His strength. Smith's Literal Translation Praise ye Jah. Praise ye God in his holy place: praise him in the firmament of his power. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BiblePraise ye the Lord in his holy places: praise ye him in the firmament of his power. Catholic Public Domain Version Alleluia. Praise the Lord in his holy places. Praise him in the firmament of his power. New American Bible Hallelujah! Praise God in his holy sanctuary; give praise in the mighty dome of heaven. New Revised Standard Version Praise the LORD! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty firmament! Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BiblePRAISE the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in the firmament of his power. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Praise LORD JEHOVAH in his Holiness! Praise him in the firmament of his strength! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Hallelujah. Praise God in His sanctuary; Praise Him in the firmament of His power. Brenton Septuagint Translation Alleluia. Praise God in his holy places: praise him in the firmament of his power. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Let Everything That Has Breath Praise the LORD1Hallelujah! Praise God in His sanctuary. Praise Him in His mighty heavens. 2Praise Him for His mighty acts; praise Him for His excellent greatness.… Cross References Hallelujah! Revelation 19:1 After this I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude in heaven, shouting: “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God! Psalm 113:1 Hallelujah! Give praise, O servants of the LORD; praise the name of the LORD. Psalm 146:1 Hallelujah! Praise the LORD, O my soul. Praise God in His sanctuary. Psalm 96:6 Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and beauty fill His sanctuary. Psalm 29:9 The voice of the LORD twists the oaks and strips the forests bare. And in His temple all cry, “Glory!” Psalm 134:1-2 A song of ascents. Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who serve by night in the house of the LORD! / Lift up your hands to the sanctuary and bless the LORD! Praise Him in His mighty heavens. Psalm 148:4 Praise Him, O highest heavens, and you waters above the skies. Psalm 148:1 Hallelujah! Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise Him in the highest places. 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 149:1 Hallelujah! Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise in the assembly of the godly. Psalm 145:1-2 A Psalm of praise. Of David. I will exalt You, my God and King; I will bless Your name forever and ever. / Every day I will bless You, and I will praise Your name forever and ever. Psalm 135:1-2 Hallelujah! Praise the name of the LORD. Give praise, O servants of the LORD, / who stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God. Psalm 100:4 Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and bless His name. Psalm 96:9 Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness; tremble before Him, all the earth. Psalm 92:1 A Psalm. A song for the Sabbath day. It is good to praise the LORD, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High, Psalm 81:1 For the choirmaster. According to Gittith. Of Asaph. Sing for joy to God our strength; make a joyful noise to the God of Jacob. Treasury of Scripture Praise you the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power. praise ye the Lord. Psalm 149:1 Praise ye the LORD. Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints. in his sanctuary Psalm 29:9 The voice of the LORD maketh the hinds to calve, and discovereth the forests: and in his temple doth every one speak of his glory. Psalm 66:13-16 I will go into thy house with burnt offerings: I will pay thee my vows, … Psalm 116:18,19 I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people, … in the firmament Genesis 1:6-8 And God said, Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters… Ezekiel 1:22-26 And the likeness of the firmament upon the heads of the living creature was as the colour of the terrible crystal, stretched forth over their heads above… Ezekiel 10:1 Then I looked, and, behold, in the firmament that was above the head of the cherubims there appeared over them as it were a sapphire stone, as the appearance of the likeness of a throne. Jump to Previous Acts Expanse Firmament Hallelujah Heaven Heavens Holy Jah Mighty Power Praise Praised Sanctuary Strength YahJump to Next Acts Expanse Firmament Hallelujah Heaven Heavens Holy Jah Mighty Power Praise Praised Sanctuary Strength YahPsalm 150 1. An exhortation to praise God3. With all kinds of instruments Hallelujah! Israel’s worship begins with a summons to praise the Lord with joy and reverence. “Hallelujah” means “Praise the Lord.” The psalm closes the Psalter by directing all attention to God’s greatness. Rev 19:1 After this I heard a sound like the roar… Praise God in His sanctuary. God was worshiped in the Tabernacle and later in the Temple, the appointed place of sacrifice and corporate praise. His sanctuary testified that He dwelt among His covenant people. Psa 96:6 Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and beauty… Praise Him in His mighty heavens. Praise rises from earth to heaven, where God rules over all creation and is served by the heavenly host. The whole created order belongs to Him and bears witness to His power. Psa 148:4 Praise Him, O highest heavens, and you waters… Persons / Places / Events 1. GodThe central figure of worship and praise in this verse. The focus is on His majesty and sovereignty. 2. Sanctuary Refers to the holy place where God is worshiped. In the Old Testament context, this would be the temple in Jerusalem. 3. Mighty Heavens Represents the vast expanse of the sky and universe, symbolizing God's omnipresence and power. Teaching Points The Call to PraiseThe psalm begins with "Hallelujah," a Hebrew word meaning "Praise the Lord." This is a command, not a suggestion, emphasizing the importance of worship in the believer's life. Worship in the Sanctuary The sanctuary represents a dedicated space for worship. Believers are encouraged to create and honor spaces in their lives where they can focus on God and offer Him praise. Praise in the Heavens The mention of the "mighty heavens" reminds us that God's glory is evident in creation. We are called to recognize His handiwork and respond with awe and worship. The Universality of Worship This verse highlights that worship is not confined to a specific location. Whether in a church building or under the open sky, God is worthy of praise everywhere. The Power of Praise Praise is a powerful act that aligns our hearts with God's will. It shifts our focus from earthly concerns to divine realities, fostering spiritual growth and peace. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 150:1?2. How can we practically "praise God in His sanctuary" today? 3. What does "praise Him in His mighty heavens" mean for believers? 4. How does Psalm 150:1 connect with worship practices in the New Testament? 5. Why is it important to praise God in both "sanctuary" and "mighty heavens"? 6. How can you incorporate Psalm 150:1 into your daily worship routine? 7. What does "Praise God in His sanctuary" mean in Psalm 150:1? 8. How does Psalm 150:1 reflect the purpose of worship in Christianity? 9. Why is the call to praise God significant in Psalm 150:1? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 150? (1) Sanctuary--That is, the temple. Some take it in direct parallelism with firmament, and understand the "heavenly palace," or "Temple" (comp. Psalm 11:4); but, as in Psalms 148, the invocation to praise includes heaven and earth; so here, but in the reverse order, the earthly sanctuary first, and the sublime things done on earth (Psalm 150:2), then heaven and the exalted greatness there.Verse 1. - Praise ye the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary. This is the right rendering, and not that of the Prayer-book Version, "Praise God in his holiness." Israel is called upon to give God praise in his holy temple. Praise him in the firmament of his power; i.e. in the broad expanse of heaven, the sign and seat of his power. Psalm 150:1 issues a two-fold summons: let every believer praise God both in the gathered sanctuary and in concert with the vast heavens. The verse anchors worship in God’s holy presence on earth and His majestic reign over the universe, urging us to add our voices to an unending, all-encompassing anthem of praise. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Hallelujah!הַ֥לְלוּ (hal·lū) Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 1984: To shine Praise הַֽלְלוּ־ (hal·lū-) Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 1984: To shine God אֵ֥ל (’êl) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 410: Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty in His sanctuary. בְּקָדְשׁ֑וֹ (bə·qā·ḏə·šōw) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity Praise הַֽ֝לְל֗וּהוּ (hal·lū·hū) Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural | third person masculine singular Strong's 1984: To shine Him in His mighty עֻזּֽוֹ׃ (‘uz·zōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5797: Strength, might heavens. בִּרְקִ֥יעַ (bir·qî·a‘) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7549: An expanse, the firmament, visible arch of the sky Additonal Resources Psalm 150:1 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 150:1 Bible Gateway Psalm 150:1 Bible.com Psalm 150:1 NIV |
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