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Psalm 113

Psa. 113:1 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Praise
halal (Hebrew #1984)
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 celebrate; also to stultify
KJV usage: (make) boast (self), celebrate, commend, (deal, make), fool(- ish, -ly), glory, give (light), be (make, feign self) mad (against), give in marriage, (sing, be worthy of) praise, rage, renowned, shine.
Pronounce: haw-lal'
Origin: a primitive root
θye the Lord
Yahh (Hebrew #3050)
Jah, the sacred name
KJV usage: Jah, the Lord, most vehement. Compare names in "-iah," "- jah."
Pronounce: yaw
Origin: contraction for 3068, and meaning the same
. Praise
halal (Hebrew #1984)
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 celebrate; also to stultify
KJV usage: (make) boast (self), celebrate, commend, (deal, make), fool(- ish, -ly), glory, give (light), be (make, feign self) mad (against), give in marriage, (sing, be worthy of) praise, rage, renowned, shine.
Pronounce: haw-lal'
Origin: a primitive root
, O ye servants
`ebed (Hebrew #5650)
a servant
KJV usage: X bondage, bondman, (bond-)servant, (man-)servant.
Pronounce: eh'-bed
Origin: from 5647
of the Lord
Yhovah (Hebrew #3068)
(the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God
KJV usage: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare 3050, 3069.
Pronounce: yeh-ho-vaw'
Origin: from 1961
, praise
halal (Hebrew #1984)
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 celebrate; also to stultify
KJV usage: (make) boast (self), celebrate, commend, (deal, make), fool(- ish, -ly), glory, give (light), be (make, feign self) mad (against), give in marriage, (sing, be worthy of) praise, rage, renowned, shine.
Pronounce: haw-lal'
Origin: a primitive root
the name
shem (Hebrew #8034)
an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
KJV usage: + base, (in-)fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report.
Pronounce: shame
Origin: a primitive word (perhaps rather from 7760 through the idea of definite and conspicuous position; compare 8064)
of the Lord
Yhovah (Hebrew #3068)
(the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God
KJV usage: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare 3050, 3069.
Pronounce: yeh-ho-vaw'
Origin: from 1961
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Hallelujah.

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Ministry on This Verse

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1-5:  An exhortation to praise God for his excellency;
6-9:  for his mercy.
(Title.)This and the following five Psalms form what is called by the Hebrews the great Hallel, or praise; which was sung on their most solemn festivals, and particularly after the celebration of the Passover.
(See Mt 26:30.
Mr 24:26.)
This and the following were probably composed after the return from the captivity.Praise ye the Lord.
Heb. Hallelujah.
Psa. 112:1• 1Praise ye the Lord. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, that delighteth greatly in his commandments. (Psa. 112:1)
Praise, O.
Psa. 33:1‑2• 1Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright.
 2Praise the Lord with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings. (Psa. 33:1‑2)
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Psa. 103:20‑21• 20Bless the Lord, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word.
 21Bless ye the Lord, all ye his hosts; ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure. (Psa. 103:20‑21)
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Psa. 134:1• 1<<A Song of degrees.>> Behold, bless ye the Lord, all ye servants of the Lord, which by night stand in the house of the Lord. (Psa. 134:1)
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Psa. 135:1‑3,20• 1Praise ye the Lord. Praise ye the name of the Lord; praise him, O ye servants of the Lord.
 2Ye that stand in the house of the Lord, in the courts of the house of our God,
 3Praise the Lord; for the Lord is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant.
 20Bless the Lord, O house of Levi: ye that fear the Lord, bless the Lord. (Psa. 135:1‑3,20)
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Psa. 145:10• 10All thy works shall praise thee, O Lord; and thy saints shall bless thee. (Psa. 145:10)
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Eph. 5:19‑20• 19Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;
 20Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; (Eph. 5:19‑20)
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Rev. 19:5• 5And a voice came out of the throne, saying, Praise our God, all ye his servants, and ye that fear him, both small and great. (Rev. 19:5)
• Book 5, Series 1. The Millennium. (““The Placement of the Psalms in Prophecy”” by B. Anstey)
• Now in Psalm 113 there is a Hallelujah for the greatness and majesty of the Lord Himself. (“Book 5.” by B. Anstey)
• Psalm 111, presents the wonderful works of the Lord whereby His glory is secured, and His people redeemed. Psalms 112 presents a millennial picture in which, as a result of the Lord’s works and government, His people are brought into blessing, and the wicked come under judgment. Psalms 113 completes this series of psalms by showing that God’s ways in government will lead to His Name being exalted in all the earth. (“Psalms 113” by H. Smith)
• This term, which signifies “praise,” is used by the Jews in reference to certain of the Psalms. 1. The Egyptian Hallel embraces Psalm 113-118. It was so called because it was chanted in the temple while the Passover lambs, which were first enjoined in Egypt, were being slain. It was also chanted in private when the Passover was kept; and it is thought that the “hymn” mentioned in Matthew 26:30 and Mark 14:26 refers to part of this Hallel. (“Hallel” by G. Morrish)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Hallelujah! Praise, ye servants of Jehovah, praise the name of Jehovah.