1. Angels The angels were created by God before the earth was made: Psalm 148:1-5, "Praise the LORD! . Psalms 148:4 Praise him, ye heavens of heavens, and ye waters that be above the heavens. ). 5 Let them praise the name of the LORD . verses 11 - 14: the *psalmist tells people to *praise the *LORD. Psalm 148:14 Parallel Verses [ See commentary ] Psalm 148:14, NIV: And he has raised up for his people a horn, the praise of all his faithful servants, of Israel, the people close to his heart.Praise the LORD. He spoke of the divine use of destructive forces. 5 God has ascended amid shouts of joy, the LORD amid the sounding of trumpets. As with each psalm from 146-150, Psalm 148 begins and ends with, "Praise the Lord.". 7 Praise the LORD from the earth, ye dragons, and all deeps: 8 Fire, and hail; snow, and vapour; stormy wind fulfilling his word: praise him in the heights. Psa 148: "Psalm 148 is called 'Creation's Praise for the Purpose of Yahweh', and presents the glorious picture of the millennium, as the correction of the curse fallen upon all creation through the transgression of Adam. 5 Let them praise the name of the LORD: for he commanded, and they were created. Not only are we commanded to praise the Lord, but all of creation, from the heavens above to the earth beneath, are called to praise . God's praise from dark, deep, and mysterious things. 5 Let all of them praise the name of the Lord, because at his command they were created. Verse 8. . Psalm 148:5: Ps 145:21; Psalm 148:5: S Ps 147:15; Psalm 148:5 in all English translations. New International Version (NIV) Psalm 148. 1. Listen: The psalm tells the sun, the moon, and the stars to praise God for God . We will first read a short Psalm inciting all to praise the Lord, and then we will read part of the first chapter of Luke's Gospel, specially noticing Mary's song of praise. . Psalms 147:20 : Psalms 148:2 >> The Berean: Daily Verse and Comment Sign up for the Berean: Daily Verse and Comment, and have Biblical truth delivered to your inbox. (Psalms 148:5-6 Psalms 148:5-6 [5] Let them praise the name of the LORD: for he commanded, and they were created. Praise him, you waters above the skies. 4 Praise him, heaven of heavens, . to praise His name and glorify Him with exultant shouts and great rejoicing of the heart. The Targum is, "praise him, all the hosts of angels on high:" or the high hosts of angels: but these are particularly mentioned in Psalm 148:2. Stanza #2 (verses 7-11) Praise God because of His greatness in creation and grace to those who trust Him. "Hallelujah!" his song begins, "Praise the LORD." The . Psalms 33:5-9 In-Context. . . Psalms 148:4 : Psalms 148:6 >> The Berean: Daily Verse and Comment Sign up for the Berean: Daily Verse and Comment, and have Biblical truth delivered to your inbox. . Psalm 148 speaks of God's creation, as if the creation's very existence is a praise to God. Psalm 148 focuses on God's control of the created order as reason for praise. Praise the L ord from the heavens; praise him in the heights! Think of concrete ways by which you might praise God. . Verse 7. It is a blessed thing to indulge our holy gratitude, and to let it have speech in sacred psalm and song. Add to my study list. Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars! praise him, all his host. Praise the L ord s from the heavens; praise him t in the heights! It indeed is filled with pictures that encourage all who read it to "Praise God from heaven!". 1 Praise ye the LORD. Praise is the end of prayer and preaching. These verses declare two miracles of God's Will and Word, viz., the creation and consolidation of the earth. "What a wonderful song this is! In the climactic conclusion of Psalm 148, we read that Israel should praise God because he has raised. . Psalm 148:5. God apparently really does love the world, the whole world! The next Psalm praises him for the mercy he shows to the just. My e-mail is glenn_p86@yahoo.com I TRODUCTIO 1. The Psalms reveal that praise is a natural response to God's Word. 1. Bible Commentary Psalm 148. . 4 Praise him, ye heavens of heavens, and ye waters that be above the heavens. "The heights" is a poetic parallel for "the heavens.". 3 Praise ye him, sun and moon: praise him, all ye stars of light. The biblical Book of Psalms begins with a strong emphasis on lamentsprayers from times of trouble (most of the psalms in Book I, from 3-41). This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and gives valuable insight into the verses that make . We can almost neatly divide Psalm 148 between its first half (verses 1-6's) praise the Lord from the "heavens" (1b) from its second half (verses 7-14's) from "the earth" (7). This Psalm is divided into three stanzas: Stanza #1 (verses 1-6) Here's a call to praise because of God's grace to Jerusalem and greatness in creation. Psalms ("Tehillim"), the first book of the section in the Hebrew Bible called Writings, is an anthology of 150 poems attributed to King David and to others. Frequent changes of person, when no doubt can arise as to the meaning, are a sort of Hebrew idiom. Saint John Chrysostom has said in his commentary on Psalm one hundred thirty-seven that those who sing the Psalms properly lead choirs together with the angels and, as it . Praise the L ord! Psalm 148, NKJV. Psalm 148:1-6. . Each of them has their part to play. . . Log In/Sign Up . 4 Praise him, you v highest heavens, and you w waters above the heavens! PSALM 149 THE CHURCH IS PARTICULARLY BOUND TO PRAISE GOD. 148 r Praise the L ord! In this Psalm 148, the word "praise" appears twelve times! 2. Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars! . It begins with the angels and heavenly hosts, then one by one the different parts of creation are invited to join the song- the sun, moon and stars, ocean creatures, wind and snow, animals large and small. PSALMS RESOURCES Commentaries, Sermons, Illustrations, Devotionals. Psalms 148:5 (King James Version) A.F.V A.S.V. Psalms 148:5. Bible Commentary / Produced by TOW Project The psalms in Book 5 have less of a common theme or setting than those in the other books. 6 He hath also stablished them for ever and ever: he hath made a decree which shall not pass. This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and . 6 Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises. For y he commanded . Psalms 148:3 Praise ye him, sun and moon: praise him, all ye stars of light. 4. This document has been generated from XSL (Extensible Stylesheet Language) source with RenderX XEP Formatter, version 3.7.3 Client Academic. $3.99 a month puts a library of commentaries, study notes, and Greek & Hebrew language tools right in your pocket. The Authorized Version or King James Version (KJV), 1611, 1769. 4 He chose our inheritance for us, the pride of Jacob, whom he loved. Psalms 148:2 Praise ye him, all his angels: praise ye him, all his hosts. . "Hallelujah!" his song begins, "Praise the LORD." The . But ultimately the psalmist has his praises set on the Lord. This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and . Commentary on Psalm 148. Regarding the divine name (YHWH), see Psalm 1. . 5 x Let them praise the name of the L ord! Psalm 148 is a call to praise the Lord. Psalm 149. Psalm 148 might remind us that the first biblical covenant in Genesis 9 includes not only God and human beings, but also "every living creature" (Genesis 9:10, 12, 15-16) and "the earth" itself (Genesis 9:13). God apparently really does love the world, the whole world! Psalm 148:5 Parallel Verses [ See commentary ] Psalm 148:5, NIV: Let them praise the name of the LORD, for at his command they were created, Psalm 148:5, ESV: Let them praise the name of the LORD!For he commanded and they were created. 2 Praise ye him, all his angels: praise ye him, all his hosts. Praise Him, all His angels; Praise Him, all His hosts! . It is little else that the psalmist speaking in English instead of Hebrew verse. We can understand how, for example, angels and heavenly hosts, as well as rulers . There are two things which without, none can ever come to know Jesus Christ: The Holy Spirit and the Word of God. . The heavenly creation is called upon to praise Yahweh (vv 1-6), and then a summons is issued for all the earth to similarly . According to Sotheby's, this was "a new world record for any printed book at auction," surpassing the . Psalm 148 speaks of God's creation, as if the creation's very existence is a praise to God. Add to my study list. Praise the Lord from the earth, ye dragons, and all deeps "From heaven above the psalmist descends to the deep beneath, which, while it proclaims the power, observes the laws and decrees of him who made it, and poured it abroad. Praise ye the LORD from the heavens: praise him in the heights. Praise him, all you shining stars. Psalms 1 and 2 introduce the story by laying out the main themes of the entire book. Psalm 148 is part of the Psalter's concluding section that offers and calls for praise to the Lord. 4 For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people . Within the United Kingdom, the rights to the KJV are vested . 1 Hallelujah! Praise the L ord from the heavens; praise him in the heights! 3 Praise ye him, sun and moon: praise him, all ye stars of light. . Psalm 148:7. I don't know about you, but when I spend time appreciating . 2 Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. Commentary, Psalm 148, Nancy deClaiss-Walford, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2012. 1 Praise ye the LORD. And the praise of the psalmist is directed toward two entities. . Everything and everyone in heaven should praise the Lord (148:1-6). The psalm reminds us of just a few of the zillions of wonderful things God has done. IN THE HEBREW THIS PSALM IS JOINED TO THE FOREGOING. Know this, O forgetful man, that Milton's morning hymn is a paraphrase of this Psalm, and is indebted to it for every excellency it possesses. Let them praise the name of the LORD: for he commanded, and they were . 5 Let them praise the name of the LORD . Praise is a refrain in this psalm. 149:0 This is Psalm 149 in the whole book, the 49 th in the third fifty. Genesis 1 shows us the immense power of God, as he separates the chaotic waters and brings order to creation. Here is a Preschool Bible lesson that presents Psalm 148. Psalm 148:5-6. Psalm 148 is an invitation for all of creation and its inhabitants the heavens and the earth to join in the praise of God. Let them praise the name of the LORD, for His name alone is exalted; His glory is above the earth and the heavens. Psalms 146-150 are linked by the words "praise the Lord" that appear in the first and last verse of each psalm. . 5 Let them praise the name of the LORD: for he commanded, and they were created. Psalm 148. Encountering Psalm 148 through the ancient method of lectio divina brought forth a number of insights. . 14. Renew in me a new and glorious song of worship and praise, for You commanded and the world was created, and in Your grace, You gave Your only . . 3 Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp. The sun, moon, and stars . All are included; none are excluded in the call. Psalm 148 Praise for God's Universal Glory. Let them praise the Name of the Lord. And God invites us to love it too, for God's sake, for creation . Praise Jehovah from the heavens; praise him in the heights. 5 The LORD loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of his unfailing love. for he commanded and they were created. We can almost neatly divide Psalm 148 between its first half (verses 1-6's) praise the Lord from the "heavens" (1b) from its second half (verses 7-14's) from "the earth" (7). Praise Him, you heaven of heavens, and waters that are above the heavens Psalm 148:4. The voice of praise. Psalm 1 paints a portrait of hope about an upright human who delights in God's wisdom (i.e. Praise the LORD from the heavens; Praise Him in the heights! . 3 Praise him, sun and moon. Psalm 148 might remind us that the first biblical covenant in Genesis 9 includes not only God and human beings, but also "every living creature" (Genesis 9:10, 12, 15-16) and "the earth" itself (Genesis 9:13). Canon Liddon preached in St. Paul's on Sunday afternoon, December 23, 1883, and took for his text Ps 148:8, Wind and storm fulfilling his word. . Posted on Mar 27, 2006 by Beyond Today Editor Estimated reading time: 6 minutes. Read the psalm here then click below on two pages of PDF documents that will give you pictures you can show your little ones and even your bigger children during your presentation. 4. Book 3: Psalms 73-89 Book 4: Psalms 90-106 Book 5: Psalms 107-145 Conclusion: Psalms 146-150. 6 He hath also stablished them for ever and ever: he hath made a decree which shall . . There is no doubt, after reading this Psalm, that God alone is to be praised above all, for there is no other one like Him. One student from Burma reminded us of the potential for harmonious co-existence of all things. HNcbsa and the heavens. Login or Create an Account. . . And all that praise is for God! . Commentary on Psalm 148. "Praise the Lord from the earth, you sea monsters and all deeps, fire and hail, snow and frost, stormy wind fulfilling his command! Psalms 148:1-14 : Praise ye the LORD from the heavens: praise him from the heights. Praise Him, all you angels of His, praise Him, all His powers Psalm 148:2. A magnificent song of praise bursts forth from the pen of the anonymous psalmist, as he summons together the host of heaven with all those that dwell on the earth, to worship the Lord. Praise the Lord! They give liveliness and variety. .p. Psalm 148 Praise for God's Universal Glory. to praise His name and glorify Him with exultant shouts and great rejoicing of the heart. In fact, they don't feel like working at all. 5 Let them praise the name of the Lord, . Look over it again, and note the fact that there is no reference in it, from first to last, to the mercy, or pity, or compassion of God. Genesis 1 shows the carefully designed cosmos from an ancient . Psalm 148:5, KJV: Let them praise the name of the LORD: for he commanded, and they were created. 6 He established them for ever and ever. Psalm 147. In verse 5, the Septuagint has an expanded text. 4 Praise him, ye heavens of heavens, and ye waters that be above the heavens. . PSALM 148, PINNACLE OF THE PSALMS At auction in the United States on Tuesday, 26th November, 2013, one of eleven surviving copies of the first book ever printed in the American colonies was sold for US$14.165 million. And God invites us to love it too, for God's sake, for creation . Praise ye the LORD. They do this by reviewing the biblical storyline. 2 Praise ye him, all his angels: praise ye him, all his hosts. 8 God reigns over the nations; God is seated on . The praise "from the heavens" and "in the heights" evidently refers to the praise of the angels, as "all his angels" and "all his host [hosts or forces, LXX]" are then called upon to praise him. Posted on Mar 27, 2006 by Beyond Today Editor Estimated reading time: 6 minutes. The poet saw in their return so signal a proof of the Divine favor, that he regarded it as a pledge of a glorious future yet in store for the nation. God establishes time, the sky, the sea, and the land, and then he fills these realms with inhabitants. 7 For God is the King of all the earth; sing to him a psalm of praise. . Praise Him, sun and moon; praise Him, all you stars and light Psalm 148:3. We recognize how parts of that chorus offer their praise to our God and King. When Jesus came, he went everywhere showing his Divinity by this evidence, that his word was omnipotent. They don't feel like working harder. Psa 148:14. 3 Sing to him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy. . (Psalms 148:5-6 Psalms 148:5-6 [5] Let them praise the name of the LORD: for he commanded, and they were created. . 3 Praise him, sun and moon; . Verse 5-6. Psalms 148:4 : Psalms 148:6 >> The Berean: Daily Verse and Comment Sign up for the Berean: Daily Verse and Comment, and have Biblical truth delivered to your inbox. Smith's Bible Commentary. For he commanded, and they were created ( Genesis 1:3, Genesis 1:6, Genesis 1:9, Genesis 1:11, Genesis 1:14, Genesis 1:15, etc. Psalms 148:1 Praise ye the LORD. Thereby the psalmist designs to express his great affection to the duty of praise; he is . Psalm 149. "Psalm 148 is an invitation for all of creation and its inhabitants -- the heavens and the earth -- to join in the praise of God." Sermon Starters for the Week, Doug Bratt, textual notes, illustrations, commentary, Center for Excellence in . Psalms 148:5 Let them praise the name of the LORD: for he . praise him in the heights; either in the highest heavens where he dwells, or with the highest notes of praise that can be raised; see Psalm 149:6. The psalm is one of the Laudate psalms.Old Testament scholars have also classified it . Let them praise the name of the Lord "Who hath set forth his most transcendent wisdom, power, and magnificence in such a variety of stupendous works, that there is not the smallest of them, but ministers such matter of praise and admiration to those who attentively consider them, that they cannot but wish, with the psalmist here, that every one of them were able to tell us . . Verse 2. Psalm 148:14, ESV: He has raised up a horn for his people, praise for all his saints, for the people of Israel who are near to him.. It includes songs of praise to God, laments of communal or personal tragedy, and expressions of anger, despair, hope, and gratitude. This psalm is a most solemn and earnest call to all the creatures, according to their capacity, to praise their Creator, and to show forth his eternal power and Godhead, the invisible things of which are manifested in the things that are seen. 3. Stanza #3 (verses 12-20) Praise God because He preserves Jerusalem and gives us His Word. Psalm 148:8 "Fire, and hail; snow, and vapors; stormy wind fulfilling his word:". 53352611 psalm-148-commentary 1. Andrew Brown. And He has also lifted up a horn for His people, praise for all His saints, even of the children of Israel, a people near to Him. 4 Praise him, you highest heavens. Outside of the United Kingdom, the KJV is in the public domain. 5 The word wind in the Old Testament Scriptures is the same word translated "Spirit". After inviting all creatures generally to praise God, and that for the glory of God, here the Psalmist invites the people of God to praise him specially for the justice he shows to the impious. . 2 Praise ye him, all his angels; praise ye him, all his hosts. Psalm 148:5. Psalm 148 is a glorious Psalm of praise to the Lord! 3 Praise him, sun and moon, praise him, all you shining stars! 3 Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all ye stars of light. Verses 5-6. Praise Him, sun and moon; Praise Him, all stars of light! Each psalm in the closing quintet begins and ends with "Praise the LORD" or, in . Praise ye the LORD from the heavens: praise him in the heights. 4 Praise him, ye heavens of heavens, and ye waters that are above the heavens. Psalms 149:1-5. Psalm 148:5. A. 4 Praise him, ye heavens of heavens, and ye waters that be above the heavens. This is the account of creation in a word -- He spake; it was done. 1. Login or Create an Account. "Praise the Lord from the earth, you sea monsters and all deeps, fire and hail, snow and frost, stormy wind . Psalm 148. Praise Him then in the high places. . First (148:1), there is a threefold opening call to praise the Lord from the heavens. 4 For the word of the LORD is right and true; he is faithful in all he does. . Psalm 148 starts with the imperative, "Praise Yah (Yah being the abbreviated form of the divine name YHWH). A magnificent song of praise bursts forth from the pen of the anonymous psalmist, as he summons together the host of heaven with all those that dwell on the earth, to worship the Lord. 2 Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his u hosts! Spurgeon, "The song is one and indivisible. Praise ye him, sun, moon: stars of light. 1. Verses 1 - 6: "From the *heavens" means . Torah, or . "Breathes the spirit of intense joy and eager hope in the period which succeeded the return from Babylon. Psalms are prevalent throughout Jewish liturgy and commonly recited as an independent form of prayer. Psalms 148:5 (King James Version) A.F.V A.S.V. He also exalteth the horn of his people, the praise of all his saints; even of the children of Israel, a people near unto him.