Psalms 148:5
Psalms 148:5 in Multiple Translations
Let them praise the name of the LORD, for He gave the command and they were created.
Let them praise the name of the LORD: for he commanded, and they were created.
Let them praise the name of Jehovah; For he commanded, and they were created.
Let them give praise to the name of the Lord: for he gave the order, and they were made.
Let them all praise the Lord and his nature, for he gave the order and they were created.
Let them prayse the Name of the Lord: for he commanded, and they were created.
They do praise the name of Jehovah, For He commanded, and they were created.
Let them praise the LORD’s name, for he commanded, and they were created.
Let them praise the name of the LORD: for he commanded, and they were created.
Praise the name of the Lord. For he spoke, and they were made: he commanded, and they were created.
I want all of these to praise Yahweh [MTY] because by commanding them to exist, he created them.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 148:5
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Psalms 148:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יְֽ֭הַֽלְלוּ
אֶת
שֵׁ֣ם
יְהוָ֑ה
כִּ֤י
ה֭וּא
צִוָּ֣ה
וְ/נִבְרָֽאוּ
יְֽ֭הַֽלְלוּ
hâlal
H1984
to shine
V-Piel-Juss-3mp
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
שֵׁ֣ם
shêm
H8034
name
N-ms
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
כִּ֤י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
ה֭וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
צִוָּ֣ה
tsâvâh
H6680
to command
V-Piel-Perf-3ms
וְ/נִבְרָֽאוּ
bârâʼ
H1254
to create
Conj | V-Niphal-Perf-3cp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 148:5
יְֽ֭הַֽלְלוּ
hâlal
H1984
"to shine"
V-Piel-Juss-3mp
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.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
שֵׁ֣ם
shêm
H8034
"name"
N-ms
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
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.
כִּ֤י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
ה֭וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
צִוָּ֣ה
tsâvâh
H6680
"to command"
V-Piel-Perf-3ms
To command or give orders, as seen in the Bible when God gives charge to his people. It can also mean to appoint or ordain someone for a task. This word is used in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) to command, charge, give orders, lay charge, give charge to, order 1a)(Piel) 1a1) to lay charge upon 1a2) to give charge to, give command to 1a3) to give charge unto 1a4) to give charge over, appoint 1a5) to give charge, command 1a6) to charge, command 1a7) to charge, commission 1a8) to command, appoint, ordain (of divine act) 1b) (Pual) to be commanded
Usage: Occurs in 475 OT verses. KJV: appoint, (for-) bid, (give a) charge, (give a, give in, send with) command(-er, -ment), send a messenger, put, (set) in order. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 10:13; Deuteronomy 12:11.
וְ/נִבְרָֽאוּ
bârâʼ
H1254
"to create"
Conj | V-Niphal-Perf-3cp
This verb means to create or make something, often used to describe God's creative power. It can also mean to choose or select something. The Bible uses it to describe God's creation of the world.
Definition: 1) to create, shape, form 1a) (Qal) to shape, fashion, create (always with God as subject) 1a1) of heaven and earth 1a2) of individual man 1a3) of new conditions and circumstances 1a4) of transformations 1b) (Niphal) to be created 1b1) of heaven and earth 1b2) of birth 1b3) of something new 1b4) of miracles 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to cut down 1c2) to cut out
Usage: Occurs in 46 OT verses. KJV: choose, create (creator), cut down, dispatch, do, make (fat). See also: Genesis 1:1; Isaiah 40:28; Psalms 51:12.
Study Notes — Psalms 148:5
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- Psalms 148:5 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 148:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 148:5
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 148:5
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 148:5
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 148:5
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 148:5
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 148:5
- Sermons on Psalms 148:5
Context — Praise the LORD from the Heavens
3Praise Him, O sun and moon; praise Him, all you shining stars.
4Praise Him, O highest heavens, and you waters above the skies.
5Let them praise the name of the LORD, for He gave the command and they were created.
6He established them forever and ever; He issued a decree that will never pass away. 7Praise the LORD from the earth, all great sea creatures and ocean depths,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Revelation 4:11 | “Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things; by Your will they exist and came to be.” |
| 2 | Psalms 33:6–9 | By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, and all the stars by the breath of His mouth. He piles up the waters of the sea; He puts the depths into storehouses. Let all the earth fear the LORD; let all the people of the world revere Him. For He spoke, and it came to be; He commanded, and it stood firm. |
| 3 | Genesis 1:6 | And God said, “Let there be an expanse between the waters, to separate the waters from the waters.” |
| 4 | Genesis 1:1–2 | In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 10:11–13 | Thus you are to tell them: “These gods, who have made neither the heavens nor the earth, will perish from this earth and from under these heavens.” The LORD made the earth by His power; He established the world by His wisdom and stretched out the heavens by His understanding. When He thunders, the waters in the heavens roar; He causes the clouds to rise from the ends of the earth. He generates the lightning with the rain and brings forth the wind from His storehouses. |
| 6 | Psalms 95:5 | The sea is His, for He made it, and His hands formed the dry land. |
| 7 | Amos 9:6 | He builds His upper rooms in the heavens and founds His vault upon the earth. He summons the waters of the sea and pours them over the face of the earth. The LORD is His name. |
Psalms 148:5 Summary
This verse is saying that everything God created, from the sun and moon to the stars and oceans, should praise Him because He is the one who made them by simply giving a command. This shows us that God is all-powerful and sovereign over all of creation, as we also see in Jeremiah 32:17 where it says God can do anything He wants. We can learn from this by remembering that our own lives are also a result of God's command and creation, and we should praise Him for who He is and what He has done, just like the rest of creation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to give a command and creation to happen?
According to Psalms 148:5, God's command is what brings creation into being, as seen also in Genesis 1:3 where God says 'Let there be light' and it was so.
Is this verse saying that the heavens and earth have a will to praise God on their own?
While the verse personifies creation, it's ultimately God who enables and ordains their 'praise', as seen in Psalms 19:1 where the heavens declare God's glory.
How does this verse relate to the concept of divine sovereignty?
This verse highlights God's sovereign power in creation, where His command is what brings all things into being, similar to what we see in Isaiah 46:10 where God declares the end from the beginning.
What does it mean for creation to 'praise the name of the LORD'?
Praising God's name means acknowledging and glorifying His character and nature, as seen in Psalms 100:4-5 where we are called to enter His gates with thanksgiving and praise His name.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can reflect God's glory and 'praise His name' in my own life?
- How does the knowledge of God's sovereign power in creation impact my trust in Him?
- In what ways can I see the 'command' of God at work in the world around me?
- How can I use the beauty of creation to point others to the glory of God?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 148:5
Let them praise the name of the Lord,.... Set forth the glory of the nature and perfections of God, and celebrate the praise of them; even all celestial creatures, the angels, the hosts of heaven,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 148:5
Let them praise the name of the LORD: for he commanded, and they were created. For he commanded, and they were created. He hath also stablished them forever and ever. Herein are stated the grounds of praise.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 148:5
They owe their being wholly to God’ s good will.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 148:5
Psalms 148:5 Let them praise the name of the LORD: for he commanded, and they were created.Ver. 5. For he commanded, and they were created] His fiat only made all; this is celebrated by that heavenly choir, Revelation 4:11.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 148:5
Verse 5. He commanded, and they were created.] He spake the word expressive of the idea in his infinite mind; and they sprang into being according to that idea.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 148:5
5. for HE commanded] HE is emphatically expressed. Cp. Psalms 33:9, whence also comes the addition of the LXX, which is retained in P.B.V., HE spake the word, and they were made.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 148:5
Let them praise the name of the Lord - That is, Let them praise Yahweh himself - the name being often put for the person or thing referred to.
Sermons on Psalms 148:5
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My Life in Christ by St. John of Kronstadt | St. John of Kronstadt, born in 1829, was a man of great prayer and compassion, known for his extraordinary ministry in Kronstadt, where he helped thousands with spiritual and mater |
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All Things Created for Christ by Edward Payson | Edward Payson preaches about the profound significance of all things being created by and for Christ, emphasizing the divine purpose behind the creation of heaven, angels, hell, th |
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He Commanded and They Were Created by John Piper | John Piper preaches on the series of messages that will take the congregation from the creation of the world through God's dealings with Israel to the incarnation of God's Son, emp |
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(People God Uses) 02 the Need for Faith by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the importance of having the right perspective in our faith. He uses the example of the disciples' inability to cast out an evil spirit from |
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Worship (Part 3 of 3) by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of recognizing the eternal consequences of our actions and the need to love and worship God wholeheartedly. He shares a perso |
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Evan Roberts Preaching in 1905 by Evan Roberts | Evan Roberts reflects on the glorious deeds of God, emphasizing that no amount of time could fully express His greatness. He challenges the congregation to consider what they offer |
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The Greatness of God by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on a mother who takes her young child to the beach to escape the monotony of housework. As the mother reads, she occasionally looks up to check |