Psalms 147:7
Psalms 147:7 in Multiple Translations
Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; make music on the harp to our God,
Sing unto the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp unto our God:
Sing unto Jehovah with thanksgiving; Sing praises upon the harp unto our God,
Make songs of praise to the Lord; make melody to our God with instruments of music.
Sing thanks to the Lord! Sing praises to our God with a harp!
Sing vnto the Lord with prayse: sing vpon the harpe vnto our God,
Answer ye to Jehovah with thanksgiving, Sing ye to our God with a harp.
Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving. Sing praises on the harp to our God,
Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp to our God:
He shall send out his word, and shall melt them: his wind shall blow, and the waters shall run.
Thank Yahweh while you are singing to him to praise him; on the harps, play music to our God.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 147:7
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Psalms 147:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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עֱנ֣וּ
לַ/יהוָ֣ה
בְּ/תוֹדָ֑ה
זַמְּר֖וּ
לֵ/אלֹהֵ֣י/נוּ
בְ/כִנּֽוֹר
עֱנ֣וּ
ʻânâh
H6030
to dwell
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
לַ/יהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
Prep | N-proper
בְּ/תוֹדָ֑ה
tôwdâh
H8426
thanksgiving
Prep | N-fs
זַמְּר֖וּ
zâmar
H2167
to sing
V-Piel-Impv-2mp
לֵ/אלֹהֵ֣י/נוּ
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
Prep | N-mp | Suff
בְ/כִנּֽוֹר
kinnôwr
H3658
lyre
Prep | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 147:7
עֱנ֣וּ
ʻânâh
H6030
"to dwell"
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
This verb means to sing or make music, but also to respond or give an answer. In the Bible, it is used to describe praising God in song or responding to a question. The KJV translates it as 'sing' or 'answer'.
Definition: (Qal) to dwell
Usage: Occurs in 316 OT verses. KJV: give account, afflict (by mistake for H6031 (עָנָה)), (cause to, give) answer, bring low (by mistake for H6031 (עָנָה)), cry, hear, Leannoth, lift up, say, [idiom] scholar, (give a) shout, sing (together by course), speak, testify, utter, (bear) witness. See also H1042 (בֵּית עֲנוֹת), H1043 (בֵּית עֲנָת). See also: Genesis 18:27; 2 Samuel 14:19; Job 40:2.
לַ/יהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
Prep | N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
בְּ/תוֹדָ֑ה
tôwdâh
H8426
"thanksgiving"
Prep | N-fs
This Hebrew word means thanksgiving or praise, often in the form of worship or a song. It appears in Psalm 100:1, a call to worship God with thanksgiving. The Israelites used it to express gratitude to God.
Definition: 1) confession, praise, thanksgiving 1a) give praise to God 1b) thanksgiving in songs of liturgical worship, hymn of praise 1c) thanksgiving choir or procession or line or company 1d) thank-offering, sacrifice of thanksgiving 1e) confession
Usage: Occurs in 30 OT verses. KJV: confession, (sacrifice of) praise, thanks(-giving, offering). See also: Leviticus 7:12; Psalms 50:23; Psalms 26:7.
זַמְּר֖וּ
zâmar
H2167
"to sing"
V-Piel-Impv-2mp
This word means to sing or make music, often with praise and celebration. In the Psalms, it describes singing with instruments and voice, giving thanks to God. It's about joyful noise and worship.
Definition: 1) to sing, sing praise, make music 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to make music, sing 1a2) to play a musical instrument Aramaic equivalent: ze.mar (זְמָר "music" H2170)
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: give praise, sing forth praises, psalms. See also: Judges 5:3; Psalms 68:5; Psalms 7:18.
לֵ/אלֹהֵ֣י/נוּ
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
Prep | N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
בְ/כִנּֽוֹר
kinnôwr
H3658
"lyre"
Prep | N-ms
Kinnor is a musical instrument, specifically a lyre or harp. It is used to make music and is mentioned in the Bible as a instrument used by musicians.
Definition: lyre, harp
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: harp. See also: Genesis 4:21; Job 21:12; Psalms 33:2.
Study Notes — Psalms 147:7
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- Psalms 147:7 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 147:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 147:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 147:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 147:7
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 147:7
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 147:7
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 147:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 147:7
- Sermons on Psalms 147:7
Context — It Is Good to Sing Praises
5Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; His understanding has no limit.
6The LORD sustains the humble, but casts the wicked to the ground.
7Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; make music on the harp to our God,
8who covers the sky with clouds, who prepares rain for the earth, who makes grass to grow on the hills. 9He provides food for the animals, and for the young ravens when they call.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 95:1–2 | Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout to the Rock of our salvation! Let us enter His presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to Him in song. |
| 2 | Psalms 47:6–7 | Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises! For God is King of all the earth; sing profound praises to Him. |
| 3 | Psalms 68:32 | Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth; sing praises to the Lord— Selah |
| 4 | Psalms 107:21–22 | Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men. Let them offer sacrifices of thanksgiving and declare His works with rejoicing. |
| 5 | Psalms 92:1–3 | It is good to praise the LORD, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High, to proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning and Your faithfulness at night with the ten-stringed harp and the melody of the lyre. |
| 6 | Revelation 5:8–10 | When He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp, and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation. You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign upon the earth.” |
| 7 | Exodus 15:20–21 | Then Miriam the prophetess, Aaron’s sister, took a tambourine in her hand, and all the women followed her with tambourines and dancing. And Miriam sang back to them: “Sing to the LORD, for He is highly exalted; the horse and rider He has thrown into the sea.” |
Psalms 147:7 Summary
[This verse is telling us to sing and make music to God because He is worthy of our praise and thanksgiving. We can do this by thanking Him for the good things in our lives, and by singing songs that honor and worship Him, just like the Psalmist did in Psalms 100:4-5. By doing so, we can cultivate a heart of gratitude and joy, and draw closer to God, as encouraged in Ephesians 5:19-20.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the Bible instruct us to sing to the Lord with thanksgiving?
The Bible encourages us to express our gratitude to God through music and song, as seen in Psalms 147:7, because it is a way to honor and worship Him, and to acknowledge His goodness and provision in our lives, as mentioned in Psalms 100:4-5.
What is the significance of making music on the harp to our God?
The harp is a symbol of joy and praise in the Bible, and playing it to God is a way to express our love and adoration for Him, similar to the way David played the harp to bring comfort and peace, as mentioned in 1 Samuel 16:23.
How can we apply the command to sing to the Lord with thanksgiving in our daily lives?
We can apply this command by making a conscious effort to thank God for His blessings and provision, and by expressing our gratitude through music, prayer, and worship, as encouraged in Ephesians 5:19-20 and Colossians 3:16.
What is the relationship between singing to the Lord and our spiritual well-being?
Singing to the Lord with thanksgiving can have a profound impact on our spiritual well-being, as it helps us to focus on God's goodness and love, and to cultivate a heart of gratitude and praise, as mentioned in Psalms 40:3 and Acts 16:25.
Reflection Questions
- What are some things that I can thank God for today, and how can I express my gratitude to Him?
- How can I use music and song to worship and praise God in my daily life?
- What are some ways that I can cultivate a heart of gratitude and thanksgiving, even in difficult circumstances?
- How can I balance my desire to sing and make music to God with the need to also listen to and obey His voice, as mentioned in 1 Samuel 3:9-10?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 147:7
Sing unto the Lord with thanksgiving,.... These are the words of the psalmist unto the Israelites, according to Aben Ezra and Kimchi; but may be an exhortation to all men, especially good men; who
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 147:7
Sing unto the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp unto our God: Sing unto the Lord with thanksgiving - literally, 'answer;' i:e., 'sing ye responsively' (Ezra 3:11) (DeBurgh).
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 147:7
Psalms 147:7 Sing unto the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp unto our God:Ver. 7. Sing unto the Lord] Heb. answer, that is, sing by turns, as Hosea 2:15 Deuteronomy 31:21. Or, answer God’ s goodness by thankfulness and obedience.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 147:7
(7) Sing.—Literally, answer, which some think suggests an antiphonal arrangement. Though the strophic arrangement is only loosely marked, the psalm takes a new departure here, with a fresh invocation to praise, going on to fresh proofs from nature of the Almighty Power.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 147:7
Verse 7. Sing unto the Lord] ענו enu, sing a responsive song, sing in parts, answer one another.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 147:7
7–11. A renewed call to praise Jehovah for His beneficence, and to recognise the conditions of His favour.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 147:7
Sing unto the Lord with thanksgiving - Accompany the praise of God - the expression of worship - with a grateful remembrance of the past. The one will aid the other, and the two will constitute acceptable and proper worship.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 147:7
7. Sing—The exiles are not only happy in their return, but they see mercy and goodness in the prospect of rain from heaven and fruitful seasons—of future food and gladness.
Sermons on Psalms 147:7
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Developing Personal Leadership by Gerhard Du Toit | In this sermon transcript, the speaker discusses various topics related to the preaching of the word of God. He mentions the importance of leaders having a clear mission and being |
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Thanksgiving, Praise and Worship by Derek Prince | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the power of praise and the importance of thanking and praising God. He uses the example of Jonah, who was in the belly of a fish and prayed f |
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Charlotte Seminar 5-27-00 Pm by George Warnock | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the Israelites' journey in the wilderness for 40 years. Despite witnessing numerous miracles and provisions from God, the generation of Isr |
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Conviction and Condemnation - Part 2 by Michael L. Brown | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of living a holy and righteous life as a child of God. He warns against being entertained by sinful habits and urges listeners |
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We're Marching to Zion (Zion City Choir) by John Alexander Dowie | The video is a repetitive chant or song asking the Lord to let His joy be known. The phrase "And hear us, how we sing our song" is repeated multiple times throughout the video. The |
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(Ephesians) a True Theology Produces a True Doxology by Jeff Noblit | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the incredible love and sacrifice of God the Father in sending His Son, Jesus Christ, to save the world. The preacher marvels at the concept |
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A Call to Worship Part 1 by Chuck Smith | In 'A Call to Worship Part 1', Pastor Chuck Smith emphasizes the significance of worship through singing, drawing from Psalm 95, which invites believers to joyfully come before the |