Psalms 148:2

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Psalms 148:2 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Praise Him, all His angels; praise Him, all His heavenly hosts.

King James Version KJV

Praise ye him, all his angels: praise ye him, all his hosts.

American Standard Version ASV

Praise ye him, all his angels: Praise ye him, all his host.

Bible in Basic English BBE

Give praise to him, all you his angels: give praise to him, all his armies.

Free Bible Version FBV

Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his heavenly armies!

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Prayse ye him, all ye his Angels: praise him, all his armie.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

Praise ye Him, all His messengers, Praise ye Him, all His hosts.

World English Bible WEB

Praise him, all his angels! Praise him, all his army!

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Praise ye him, all his angels: praise ye him, all his hosts.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

Praise ye him, all his angels: praise ye him, all his hosts.

Translation for Translators T4T

All you angels who belong to him, praise him! All you who are in the armies of heaven, praise him!

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Psalms 148:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB הַֽלְל֥וּ/הוּ כָל מַלְאָכָ֑י/ו הַֽ֝לְל֗וּ/הוּ כָּל צבא/ו צְבָאָֽי/ו

הַֽלְל֥וּ/הוּ hâlal H1984 to shine V-Piel-Impv-2mp | Suff

כָל kôl H3605 all N-ms

מַלְאָכָ֑י/ו mălʼâk H4397 messenger N-mp | Suff

הַֽ֝לְל֗וּ/הוּ hâlal H1984 to shine V-Piel-Impv-2mp | Suff

כָּל kôl H3605 all N-ms

צבא/ו tsâbâʼ H6635 army N-cs | Suff

צְבָאָֽי/ו tsâbâʼ H6635 army N-cp | Suff

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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 148:2

הַֽלְל֥וּ/הוּ hâlal H1984 "to shine" V-Piel-Impv-2mp | Suff

To be foolish means to act wildly or make a show, like the prophets of Baal in 1 Kings 18:29. It can also mean to celebrate or boast, as in Psalm 38:5.

Definition: 1) to shine 1a) (Qal) to shine (fig. of God's favour) 1b) (Hiphil) to flash forth light

Usage: Occurs in 140 OT verses. KJV: (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. See also: Genesis 12:15; Psalms 113:1; Psalms 5:6.

כָל kôl H3605 "all" N-ms

The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.

Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)

Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.

מַלְאָכָ֑י/ו mălʼâk H4397 "messenger" N-mp | Suff

A messenger or representative, often of God, like an angel, prophet, or priest, as seen in Isaiah 42:19 and Haggai 1:13, carrying out God's will.

Definition: : messenger 1) messenger, representative 1a) messenger 1b) angel 1c) the theophanic angel

Usage: Occurs in 196 OT verses. KJV: ambassador, angel, king, messenger. See also: Genesis 16:7; 2 Samuel 24:16; Psalms 34:8.

הַֽ֝לְל֗וּ/הוּ hâlal H1984 "to shine" V-Piel-Impv-2mp | Suff

To be foolish means to act wildly or make a show, like the prophets of Baal in 1 Kings 18:29. It can also mean to celebrate or boast, as in Psalm 38:5.

Definition: 1) to shine 1a) (Qal) to shine (fig. of God's favour) 1b) (Hiphil) to flash forth light

כָּל kôl H3605 "all" N-ms

Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)

צבא/ו tsâbâʼ H6635 "army" N-cs | Suff

This Hebrew word means a large group of people or things, often referring to an army or a campaign, and is also used to describe the Lord's hosts. It appears in the Bible as a name for God, emphasizing His power and authority. In the KJV, it's translated as 'host' or 'army'.

Definition: : army 1) that which goes forth, army, war, warfare, host 1a) army, host 1a1) host (of organised army) 1a2) host (of angels) 1a3) of sun, moon, and stars 1a4) of whole creation 1b) war, warfare, service, go out to war 1c) service

Usage: Occurs in 463 OT verses. KJV: appointed time, ([phrase]) army, ([phrase]) battle, company, host, service, soldiers, waiting upon, war(-fare). See also: Genesis 2:1; 1 Samuel 17:55; Psalms 24:10.

צְבָאָֽי/ו tsâbâʼ H6635 "army" N-cp | Suff

Study Notes — Psalms 148:2

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Context
Cross References
Psalms 148:2 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 148:2
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 148:2
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 148:2
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 148:2
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 148:2
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 148:2
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 148:2
Sermons on Psalms 148:2

Context — Praise the LORD from the Heavens

1Hallelujah! Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise Him in the highest places.

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

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Psalms 103:20–21	Bless the LORD, all His angels mighty in strength who carry out His word, who hearken to the voice of His command. Bless the LORD, all His hosts, you servants who do His will.
2	Isaiah 6:2–4	Above Him stood seraphim, each having six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.” At the sound of their voices the doorposts and thresholds shook, and the temple was filled with smoke.
3	Genesis 2:1	Thus the heavens and the earth were completed in all their vast array.
4	Ezekiel 3:12	Then the Spirit lifted me up, and I heard a great rumbling sound behind me: ‘Blessed be the glory of the LORD in His dwelling place!’
5	Revelation 5:11–13	Then I looked, and I heard the voices of many angels and living creatures and elders encircling the throne, and their number was myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands. In a loud voice they were saying: “Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing!” And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!”
6	Job 38:7	while the morning stars sang together and all the sons of God shouted for joy?

Psalms 148:2 Summary

[Psalms 148:2 is calling all of God's angels and heavenly hosts to praise Him, which means to worship and glorify Him. This verse reminds us that God is worthy of praise from all of His creation, including the spiritual beings that serve Him (as seen in Colossians 1:16). We can learn from the angels and heavenly hosts that praising God is a fundamental aspect of our relationship with Him, and that we should join with all of creation in worshiping and glorifying God (Romans 11:36). By praising God, we can express our love and adoration for Him, and join with the angels and heavenly hosts in their eternal worship.]

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the angels and heavenly hosts mentioned in Psalms 148:2?

The angels and heavenly hosts refer to the spiritual beings created by God, including cherubim, seraphim, and other heavenly creatures, as described in Ezekiel 1:5-14 and Isaiah 6:1-3, who worship and serve Him.

Why are the angels and heavenly hosts called to praise God?

The angels and heavenly hosts are called to praise God because they are part of His creation and are commanded to worship Him, as seen in Psalms 103:20-21, where they are described as doing His word and obeying His voice.

How do angels and heavenly hosts praise God?

The Bible doesn't give specific details on how angels and heavenly hosts praise God, but it's likely through their obedience, worship, and service, as seen in Revelation 4:8-11, where they sing praises to God and fall down before Him in worship.

What can we learn from the angels and heavenly hosts about praising God?

We can learn from the angels and heavenly hosts that praising God is a fundamental aspect of our relationship with Him, and that we should join with all of creation, including the angels, in worshiping and glorifying God, as seen in Psalms 148:1-14 and Romans 11:36.

Reflection Questions

What role do you think angels and heavenly hosts play in the spiritual realm, and how can you learn from their example of praising God?
How can you, like the angels and heavenly hosts, obey God's commands and worship Him in your daily life?
In what ways can you join with the angels and heavenly hosts in praising God, and what are some ways you can express your worship and adoration to Him?
What are some things that prevent you from praising God, and how can you overcome them to join with the angels and heavenly hosts in worship?

Gill's Exposition on Psalms 148:2

Praise ye him, all his angels,.... The Targum adds, who minister before him: the ministering spirits, the angels of Jehovah, even of Christ, who are his creatures, and at his command; and whom he

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 148:2

Praise ye him, all his angels: praise ye him, all his hosts. Praise ye him ... all his hosts - (Psalms 103:20-21.) The sun, moon, and stars are the material, the angels, the immaterial portion of

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 148:2

He inviteth the angels here, and the senseless creatures afterward, to praise God; not as if the former needed, or the latter were capable of, his exhortation, but only by a poetical rapture; the design whereof is, that men by this means might be more provoked to this duty. The angels are called hosts, here and , for their vast numbers, exquisite order, and perfect subjection to their General, the Lord of hosts.

Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 148:2

Psalms 148:2 Praise ye him, all his angels: praise ye him, all his hosts.Ver. 2. Praise ye him, all his angels] Whose proper office it is to adore and praise God, Job 38:7 Isaiah 6:3 Hebrews 1:6, which also they do constantly and completely; as those that both perfectly know him and love him. Jacob saw them, 1. Ascending, to contemplate and praise the Lord, and minister to him, Luke 2:13 Daniel 7:10 Matthew 18:10 Psalms 103:20. 2. Descending, to execute God’ s will upon men, for mercy to some, and for judgment to others; which tendeth much to his praise. And David, by calling upon these heavenly courtiers, provoketh and pricketh on himself to praise God. Praise ye him, all his hosts] i.e. His creatures (those above especially, which are as his cavalry), called his hosts for their, 1. Number 2. Order; 3. Obedience.

Cambridge Bible on Psalms 148:2

2. Cp. Psalms 103:20 a, 21 a. Hosts may include both heavenly beings and heavenly bodies, and in Job 38:7 angels and stars join in praise: but here as in Psalms 103:21 the angels only seem to be meant (cp. 1 Kings 22:19; Nehemiah 9:6); the heavenly bodies follow in Psalms 148:3. The Q’rç and all the Versions read the plur. hosts; the K’thîbh has the sing. host.

Barnes' Notes on Psalms 148:2

Praise ye him, all his angels - Dwelling in the heavens. Compare the notes at Psalms 103:20. Praise ye him, all his hosts - See the notes at Psalms 103:21 and the notes at Isaiah 1:9.

Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 148:2

2. Angels—The highest order of holy created beings in heaven, who immediately war on God. Hosts—Hebrew, Sab’aoth; literally, armies. The title primarily applies to the national army of Israel, whose captain and leader was God.

Sermons on Psalms 148:2

	Sermon	Description
	Symbols Unite Two Realities, Visible and Invisible by Michael Flowers	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having an attention span in worshiping God. He mentions the harmful effects of technology on our brain chemistry and how it
	(1 Peter - Part 12): As Obedient Children by A.W. Tozer	In this sermon, the preacher discusses the American spirit of rebellion and the importance of freedom. He references the historical event of pouring tea overboard in Boston Harbor
	Five Rules for Holy Living by A.W. Tozer	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of praising and blessing the Lord. He highlights various elements of creation such as water, sun, moon, stars, wind, heat, fi
	The Story of Desmond Doss by Steve Zehr	In this sermon, the speaker tells the story of Desmond Doss, a man who exemplified unwavering faith and commitment to God. Desmond grew up with a strong belief in the commandment "
	The Apocalypse - Revelation 5 by Steve Gallagher	In this sermon, the preacher discusses the significance of the throne room scene in chapters four and five of the book of Revelation. He emphasizes the importance of understanding
	The Power of the Angels by Basilea Schlink	The video is a meditation on the power and ministry of God's angels. It emphasizes that the angels are completely aligned with the will of God and obedient to His commands. Their p
	Be Obedient and Sin Not by A.W. Tozer	A.W. Tozer emphasizes the necessity of obedience in the Christian life, arguing that true believers are inherently obedient children of God. He explains that salvation cannot exist