Psalms 105:45 — Word Study
WLCבַּעֲב֤וּר׀ יִשְׁמְר֣וּ חֻ֭קָּיו וְתוֹרֹתָ֥יו יִנְצֹ֗רוּ הַֽלְלוּ־ יָֽהּ׃
BSAthatʻâbûwr they might keepshâmar▸ [obey, guard, protect] His statuteschôq [divine decrees, laws] and obeynâtsar▸ [follow, observe, watch over] His lawstôwrâh [instructions, commandments] Hallelujahhâlal [praise the Lord, celebrate Yahweh]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| בַּעֲב֤וּר׀ | in order that | Preposition, noun common masculine singular absolute |
| יִשְׁמְר֣וּ | they may keep | Verb, Qal, jussive third person masculine plural |
| חֻ֭קָּיו | decrees his | Noun common masculine plural construct, suffix |
| וְתוֹרֹתָ֥יו | and laws his | Conjunction, noun common feminine plural construct, suffix |
| יִנְצֹ֗רוּ | they may observe | Verb, Qal, imperfect third person masculine plural |
| הַֽלְלוּ־ | praise | Verb, Piel, imperative second person masculine plural |
| יָֽהּ׃ | Yahweh | Noun proper masculine |
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| BSB | that they might keep His statutes and obey His laws. Hallelujah! |
| KJV | That they might observe his statutes, and keep his laws. Praise ye the LORD. |
| ASV | That they might keep his statutes, And observe his laws. Praise ye Jehovah. |
| YLT | That they may observe His statutes, And His laws may keep. Praise ye Jehovah! |
| WEB | that they might keep his statutes, and observe his laws. Praise Yah! |
| BBE | So that they might keep his orders, and be true to his laws. Give praise to the Lord. |
Translations agree on the essential meaning of the verse, emphasizing the call to keep and obey God's laws.
The sentence begins with a purpose clause, followed by the main actions of keeping and obeying, concluding with an exclamatory praise.
7 commentators on this verse
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Deep Study — Psalms 105:45
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Context — God's Faithfulness to His Covenantgenerated
Psalms 105:45 reflects on God's faithfulness to His people and His promises, particularly focusing on the importance of obedience to His statutes and laws. This verse serves as a reminder of the covenant relationship established with Israel, emphasizing their role in upholding God's commands as part of their identity as His chosen people.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deuteronomy 4:40 | Keep His statutes and commandments, which I am giving you today, so that you and your children after you may prosper, and that you may live long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you for all time. |
| 2 | Deuteronomy 5:33 | You must walk in all the ways that the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper and prolong your days in the land that you will possess. |
| 3 | Deuteronomy 6:1–2 | These are the commandments and statutes and ordinances that the LORD your God has instructed me to teach you to follow in the land that you are about to enter and possess, |
| 4 | Ezekiel 36:24–28 | For I will take you from among the nations and gather you out of all the countries, and I will bring you back into your own land. |
| 5 | Ephesians 2:8–10 | For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 9 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — חֻ֭קָּיו, Chu.kavgenerated
The word חֹק (*choq*) signifies a decree or law established by God, such as the commandments given to Israel. It implies a sense of obligation and duty, indicating that these statutes are not merely suggestions but divine prescriptions that guide the community's behavior.
In this verse, the plural form חֻקִּים emphasizes the collective nature of God's laws, highlighting that the community is called to observe these decrees as part of their covenantal relationship with Him.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, which uses keep and obey to convey the actions expected of God's people regarding His statutes and laws.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main verb of the verse is יִשְׁמְר֣וּ, they may keep, which governs the two phrases that follow: the first phrase describes what they are to keep, and the second phrase describes what they are to observe. The structure emphasizes the actions required of the people in relation to God's laws.
The use of a prepositional phrase at the beginning, בַּעֲבוּר, in order that, sets the purpose of the actions that follow, indicating that the keeping and observing of God's commands are the intended outcomes of His covenant.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates בַּעֲבוּר as ἂν, which carries a conditional sense, suggesting a purpose or result. This choice reflects a slightly different nuance than the Hebrew, emphasizing the potential outcomes of obedience.
For the terms חֻקָּיו and וְתוֹרֹתָיו, the Septuagint uses αὐτοῦ, indicating possession and reinforcing the idea that these laws are divinely ordained and belong to God.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Psalms 105:45 shows that God acts to ensure His people keep His laws and statutes. This verse emphasizes the importance of obedience to God's commands, which are essential for the community's relationship with Him.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
To keep God's statutes means to obey and adhere to the laws and decrees He has established, reflecting a commitment to His commands.
Obedience to God's laws is important as it signifies a faithful relationship with Him and aligns the community with His divine purpose.
God's laws provide direction and moral guidance for His people, helping them to live in accordance with His will and maintain their covenant relationship.
The term 'Hallelujah' serves as a call to praise God, celebrating His faithfulness and the blessings that come from following His statutes.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways can I actively keep and observe God's laws in my daily life?
- How does understanding the purpose behind God's commands influence my relationship with Him?
- What are some specific statutes or laws that I find challenging to keep, and how can I seek help in observing them?
- How can I encourage others in my community to value and uphold God's commandments?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
The early church fathers referenced this verse to discuss the importance of obedience to God's laws, as seen in the quotation from Augustine of Hippo.
..."That they may keep His statutes, and seek out His law" [Psalms 105:45].Early Church Fathers on Psalms 105 →
Commentators on this verse — 7 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Psalms 105:45 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThat they might observe his statutes, and keep his laws,.... All this the Lord did for them, to engage them by his goodness to them to observe the statutes he appointed them, and the laws he gave
Read John Gill on Psalms 105 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryThat they might observe his statutes, and keep his laws. Praise ye the LORD.
Read Robert Jamieson on Psalms 105 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsPsalms 105:45 That they might observe his statutes, and keep his laws. Praise ye the LORD.Ver. 45. That they might observe his statutes] Here the psalmist showeth the final cause of all the service of God; what should be the result, his praise. Praise ye the Lord] Loquitur ad prudentes, saith Aben Ezra, this he speaketh to those that are wise; for high words become not a fool, saith Solomon.
Read John Trapp on Psalms 105 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 45. That they might observe his statutes] That they might be properly instructed, and properly disciplined. This is the end proposed by Divine revelation: men are to be made wise unto salvation, and then to be brought under the yoke of obedience. He who is not conformed to God's word shall not enter into Christ's kingdom. ANALYSIS OF THE HUNDRED AND FIFTH PSALM The title of this Psalm is Hallelujah, as are also the two following; and the first fifteen verses of it were sung at the bringing up of the ark by David, 1 Chronicles 16:1; 1 Chronicles 16:7-36. The scope of it is the same with the two former Psalms, "that we praise God;" but yet with this difference: in the hundred and third…
Read AdamClarke on Psalms 105 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges45. The object of God’s favour to Israel was That they might keep his statutes, And observe his laws, and obedience was the condition of their retaining these blessings. Cp. Psalms 78:7; Deuteronomy 4:1; Deuteronomy 4:40; Deuteronomy 26:17-18; and the terms in which the purpose of Abraham’s call is described in Genesis 18:19 (R.V.). Praise ye the Lord] This Hallelujah is omitted by the LXX and Syr.; see note on Psalms 104:35 : but the recital of God’s mercies fitly concludes with a call to praise.
Read Cambridge on Psalms 105 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleThat they might observe his statutes, and keep his laws - The end - the design - of all this was that they might be an obedient people.
Read Albert Barnes on Psalms 105 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible45. That they might observe his statutes—This is the ultimate end of all the wonderful dispensations of God in calling and planting his Church; and in view of so glorious a result of the divine
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Psalms 105 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.
Modern formal
that they might keep His statutes and obey His laws. Hallelujah!
that they might keep his statutes, and observe his laws. Praise Yah!
that they might keep His statutes and obey His laws. Hallelujah!
so that they might keep his commands and obey his laws. Praise the Lord!
Tyndale line
That they might observe his statutes, and keep his laws. Praise ye the LORD.
That they might keep his statutes, And observe his laws. Praise ye Jehovah.
That they might keep his statutes, and observe his laws. Praise ye the LORD.
That they might observe his statutes, and keep his laws. Praise ye the LORD.
That they might keepe his statutes, and obserue his Lawes. Prayse ye the Lord.
Strictly literal
That they might keep his statutes, and observe his laws. Hallelujah!
That they may observe His statutes, And His laws may keep. Praise ye Jehovah!
That they may observe His statutes, || And may keep His laws. Praise YAH!
So that they might observe his statutes, and keep his laws. Hallelujah.
so that they might keep his statutes and obey his laws. Praise Yahweh.
From the Latin
And he was mindful of his covenant: and repented according to the multitude of his mercies.
Simplified
The Lord did this so they could follow his instructions and keep his laws. Praise the Lord!
So that they might keep his orders, and be true to his laws. Give praise to the Lord.
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text states, "בַּעֲב֤וּר׀ יִשְׁמְר֣וּ חֻ֭קָּיו וְתוֹרֹתָ֥יו יִנְצֹ֗רוּ הַֽלְלוּ־ יָֽהּ׃" which translates to, "that they might keep His statutes and obey His laws. Hallelujah!" The Septuagint has a similar structure, with 5 of the 7 words matching the Masoretic Text, although the word order and articles differ due to its translation style. The Dead Sea Scrolls, specifically 4Q87 and 11Q5, contain partially restored texts that agree with the Masoretic Text in meaning, but several words are supplied by editors, indicating some uncertainty in the exact wording. Overall, the Masoretic Text is largely supported by the other witnesses, with minor variations in wording and restoration.
בַּעֲב֤וּר׀ יִשְׁמְר֣וּ חֻ֭קָּיו וְתוֹרֹתָ֥יו יִנְצֹ֗רוּ הַֽלְלוּ־ יָֽהּ׃
5 of the 7 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
[בעבור] ישמרו [חוקי׳ו] [ותורותי׳ו] ינצורו [הללו] [יה]
nothing on the leather here — 2 partly restored, 5 supplied entire by an editor.
[בעבור] ישמורו [חוקי׳ו] [ותורותי׳ו] [ינצרו] [הללו] [יה]
1 word on the leather — 6 supplied entire by an editor.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in Psalms 105:45
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
The Hebrew word עָבוּר (*'abuwr*) is used only in the forms בַּעֲבוּר and בַּעֲבֻר, functioning as a preposition and conjunction. It conveys meanings such as 'for the sake of,' 'on account of,' and 'in order that.' The entries indicate it derives from the root related to crossing or transit.
[עָבוּר] n. only in בַּעֲבוּר 47, בַּעֲבֻר, prep. and conj. for the sake of, on account of, in order that
base
H5668 עָבוּר only in בַּעֲבוּר, בַּעֲבֻר, prep. and conj. for the sake of, on account of, in order that
5668 `abuwr aw-boor'
or rabur {aw-boor'}; passive participle of 5674; properly,
crossed, i.e. (abstractly) transit; used only adverbially, on
account of, in order that:--because of, for (...'s sake),
(intent) that, to.
see HEBREW for 05674
עָבוּר (a.vur) — for the sake of.
prep
1) for the sake of, on account of, because of, in order to
conj
2) in order that
Prep | N-ms — Preposition · noun common masculine singular absoluteHR/Ncmsa
or'-der (`arakh, "to arrange"; tassein ( diatassein, taxis, tagma)): "Order" in Biblical phrases may indicate
(1) arrangement in rows,
(2) sequence in time,
(3) classification and organization,
(4) likeness or manner,
(5) regulation, direction or command, or
(6) the declaring of a will.
In many passages it is difficult if not impossible to determine from the English text alone in which of these senses the word is used.
1. Arrangement in Rows:
The Hebrew word שָׁמַר (*shamar*) is a primitive root meaning to keep, guard, or observe. It encompasses a wide range of actions including protecting, waiting for, and celebrating obligations like the Sabbath. The verb appears in various forms, indicating nuances such as being on guard or refraining from certain actions. It is used extensively in the Old Testament, reflecting both physical and moral vigilance.
שָׁמַר 465 vb. keep, watch, preserve
Qal 425
keep, have charge of
keep, guard, captives
hence, watch for, wait for
watch, observe
keep, retain, of storing up (food)
keep within bounds, restrain
observe, celebrate
keep sabbath
of other obligations
observe = follow dictates of (prudence, justice, kindness, wisdom)
sts. י׳ subj.
keep, reserve, weeks of harvest
Niph.
36be on one's guard
keep oneself, refrain, abstain
be kept, guarded
Pi. those paying regard to false vanities
Hithp. I kept myself from
base
H8104 שָׁמַר keep, watch, preserve .. . keep, have charge of
. keep, guard, captives
. hence, watch for, wait for
. watch, observe
. . keep, retain, of storing up (food)
. keep within bounds, restrain
. . observe, celebrate
. keep sabbath
. of other obligations
. observe = follow dictates of (prudence, justice, kindness, wisdom)
. sts. י׳ subj.
. keep, reserve, weeks of harvest
. . be on one's guard
. keep oneself, refrain, abstain
. be kept, guarded
. those paying regard to false vanities
. I kept myself from
8104 shamar shaw-mar'
a primitive root; properly, to hedge about (as with thorns),
i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.:--beward,
be circumspect, take heed (to self), keep(-er, self), mark,
look narrowly, observe, preserve, regard, reserve, save
(self), sure, (that lay) wait (for), watch(-man).
שָׁמַר (sha.mar) — to keep: obey.
: obey/observe
1) to keep, guard, observe, give heed
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to keep, have charge of
1a2) to keep, guard, keep watch and ward, protect, save life
1a2a) watch, watchman (participle)
1a3) to watch for, wait for
1a4) to watch, observe
1a5) to keep, retain, treasure up (in memory)
1a6) to keep (within bounds), restrain
1a7) to observe, celebrate, keep (sabbath or covenant or commands), perform (vow)
1a8) to keep, preserve, protect
1a9) to keep, reserve
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to be on one's guard, take heed, take care, beware
1b2) to keep oneself, refrain, abstain
1b3) to be kept, be guarded
1c) (Piel) to keep, pay heed
1d) (Hithpael) to keep oneself from
שָׁמַר (sha.mar) — to keep: guard.
: guard
1) to keep, guard, observe, give heed
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to keep, have charge of
1a2) to keep, guard, keep watch and ward, protect, save life
1a2a) watch, watchman (participle)
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp — Verb · Qal · jussive third person masculine pluralHVqj3mp
חֹק (choq) refers to something prescribed, such as a statute, ordinance, or limit. It encompasses a range of meanings, including prescribed tasks, portions, and decrees, whether from God or man. The plural form, חֻקִּים, denotes multiple enactments or statutes. The entries consistently emphasize its legal and prescriptive nature.
חֹק 127 n.m. something prescribed, a statute or due
prescribed task
prescribed-portion or allowance of food
action prescribed for oneself, resolve
prescribed due of the priest from offerings
prescribed limit, boundary
enactment, decree, ordinance of either God or man
pl. חֻקִּים enactments, statutes of a law
base
H2706 חֹק something prescribed, a statute or due . prescribed task
. prescribed-portion or allowance of food
. action prescribed for oneself, resolve
. prescribed due of the priest from offerings
. prescribed limit, boundary
. enactment, decree, ordinance of either God or man
. pl. חֻקִּים enactments, statutes of a law
2706 choq khoke
from 2710; an enactment; hence, an appointment (of time,
space, quantity, labor or usage):--appointed, bound,
commandment, convenient, custom, decree(-d), due, law,
measure, X necessary, ordinance(- nary), portion, set time,
statute, task.
see HEBREW for 02710
חֹק (choq) — statute: decree.
: decree
1) statute, ordinance, limit, something prescribed, due
1a) prescribed task
1b) prescribed portion
1c) action prescribed (for oneself), resolve
1d) prescribed due
1e) prescribed limit, boundary
1f) enactment, decree, ordinance
1f1) specific decree
1f2) law in general
1g) enactments, statutes
1g1) conditions
1g2) enactments
1g3) decrees
1g4) civil enactments prescribed by God
חֹק (choq) — statute: portion.
: portion
1) statute, ordinance, limit, something prescribed, due
1a) prescribed task
1b) prescribed portion
1c) action prescribed (for oneself), resolve
1d) prescribed due
1e) prescribed limit, boundary
1f) enactment, decree, ordinance
1f1) specific decree
1f2) law in general
1g) enactments, statutes
1g1) conditions
1g2) enactments
1g3) decrees
1g4) civil enactments prescribed by God
חֹק (choq) — statute: allotment.
: allotment/boundary
N-mp | Suff — Noun common masculine plural construct · suffixHNcmpc/Sp3ms
תּוֹרָה (towrah) encompasses concepts of direction, instruction, and law, particularly relating to divine or human guidance. It refers to legal directives, customs, and teachings, including the Decalogue and the Pentateuch. The entries highlight its use in various contexts, such as prophetic and priestly instruction, but do not present significant disagreement among lexicons.
תּוֹרָה n.f. direction, instruction, law
instruction
law (prop. direction)
custom, manner
base
H8451 תּוֹרָה direction, instruction, law . instruction
. law (prop. direction)
. custom, manner
8451 towrah to-raw'
or torah {to-raw'}; from 3384; a precept or statute,
especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch:--law.
see HEBREW for 03384
תּוֹרָה (to.rah) — instruction.
1) law, direction, instruction
1a) instruction, direction (human or divine)
1a1) body of prophetic teaching
1a2) instruction in Messianic age
1a3) body of priestly direction or instruction
1a4) body of legal directives
1b) law
1b1) law of the burnt offering
1b2) of special law, codes of law
1c) custom, manner
1d) the Deuteronomic or Mosaic Law
Conj | N-fp | Suff — Conjunction · noun common feminine plural construct · suffixHC/Ncfpc/Sp3ms
נָצַר (natsar) is a Hebrew verb meaning to watch, guard, or keep. It encompasses a range of actions including protecting, preserving, and observing, as well as concealing or keeping secret. The entries suggest both positive and negative connotations, such as guarding from danger or hiding something. The term can also refer to a watchman.
[נָצַר] vb. watch, guard, keep;—Qal
Watch, guard, keep
Guard from dangers, preserve
Guard with fidelity, keep, observe
Guard, keep secret
Keep close, blockaded
base
H5341 נָצַר watch, guard, keep . Watch, guard, keep
. Guard from dangers, preserve
. Guard with fidelity, keep, observe
. Guard, keep secret
. Keep close, blockaded
5341 natsar naw-tsar'
a primitive root; to guard, in a good sense (to protect,
maintain, obey, etc.) or a bad one (to conceal, etc.):--
besieged, hidden thing, keep(-er, -ing), monument, observe,
preserve(-r), subtil, watcher(-man).
נָצַר (na.tsar) — to watch.
1) to guard, watch, watch over, keep
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to watch, guard, keep
1a2) to preserve, guard from dangers
1a3) to keep, observe, guard with fidelity
1a4) to guard, keep secret
1a5) to be kept close, be blockaded
1a6) watchman (participle)
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp — Verb · Qal · imperfect third person masculine pluralHVqi3mp
ob-zurv' (representing various words, but chiefly shamar, "to keep," "to watch" etc.): Properly means "to take heed to," as in Isa 42:20, "Thou seest many things, but thou observest not" and from this sense all the usages of the word in English Versions of the Bible can be understood. Most of them, indeed are quite good modern usage (as "observe a feast," Ex 12:17, etc.; "observe a law" Le 19:37, etc.), but a few are archaic. So Ge 37:11, the King James Version "His father observed the saying" (the Revised Version (British and American) "kept the saying in mind"); Ho 13:7, "As a leopard .... will I observe them" (the…
The Hebrew word הָלַל (halal) is a primitive root that encompasses meanings related to shining, boasting, and foolishness. It can signify to praise or celebrate, often in a clamorously foolish manner, and includes the idea of making a boast or being made a fool of. The entries indicate a range of uses, from expressing God's favor to acting madly.
[הָלַל] vb. shine
Qal when it, viz. his lamp, shone upon my head, fig. of God’s favour.
Hiph. flash forth light
base
[הָלַל] vb. be boastful, Pi. praise
Qal be boastful
Pi.
praise man or woman
usually praise י׳
appar. boast, make one’s boast
Pu. be praised
Hithpa. glory, boast, make one’s boast
Po‛el make into a fool, make a fool of
Po‛al of laughter I said, It is mad (folly)
Hithpo. act madly, or like a madman
base
H1984a הָלַל shine H1984b הָלַל be boastful, Pi. praise H1984c הָלַל be boastful, Pi. praise .be boastful
. . praise man or woman
. usually praise י׳
. appar. boast, make one’s boast
. be praised
. glory, boast, make one’s boast
.make into a fool, make a fool of
.of laughter I said, It is mad (folly)
. act madly, or like a madman
1984 halal haw-lal'
a primitive root; 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:--(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.
הָלַל (ha.lal) — to shine.
1) to shine
1a) (Qal) to shine (fig. of God's favour)
1b) (Hiphil) to flash forth light
הָלַל (ha.lal) — to boast: praise.
: praise
1) to praise, boast, be boastful
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to be boastful
1a2) boastful ones, boasters (participle)
1b) (Piel)
1b1) to praise
1b2) to boast, make a boast
1c) (Pual)
1c1) to be praised, be made praiseworthy, be commended, be worthy of praise
1d) (Hithpael) to boast, glory, make one's boast
הָלַל (ha.lal) — to be foolish.
1) (Poel) to make a fool of, make into a fool
1f) (Hithpoel) to act madly, act like a madman
הָלַל (ha.lal) — to boast: boast.
: boast
1) to praise, boast, be boastful
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to be boastful
1a2) boastful ones, boasters (participle)
1b) (Piel)
1b1) to praise
1b2) to boast, make a boast
1c) (Pual)
1c1) to be praised, be made praiseworthy, be commended, be worthy of praise
V-Piel-Impv-2mp — Verb · Piel · imperative second person masculine pluralHVpv2mp
praz (tehillah, "psalm," "praise," todhah, "confession" "thanksgiving," shabhach, "to praise" "glorify," zamar, yadhah, "to stretch out the hand," "confess"; aineo, epaineo, (epainos):
1. Its Meaning:
The word comes from the Latin pretium, "price," or "value," and may be defined generally as an ascription of value or worth. Praise may be bestowed upon unworthy objects or from improper motives, but true praise consists in a sincere acknowledgment of a real conviction of worth. Its type may be seen in the representation given in the Apocalypse of the adoration of God and of the Lamb, which is inspired by a sense of their worthiness to be adored (Re 4:11; 5:12).
→ Song of Moses, after the passage through the Red Sea Ex 15:1-19
→ Of Miriam Ex 15:21
→ Of Deborah, after defeating the Canaanites Jud 5
→ Of Hannah 1Sa 2:1-10
→ Of David
Celebrating his deliverance from the hand of Saul 2Sa 22
On bringing the ark of the covenant to Zion 1Ch 16:8-36
At the close of his reign 1Ch 29:10-19
→ The chorus when Solomon brought the ark of the covenant into the temple 2Ch 5:13
→ Psalms of, for God' s goodness to Israel Ps 46; 48; 65; 66; 68; 76; 81; 85; 98; 105; 124; 126; 129; 135; 136
→ See the Scriptures below
יָהּ (Yahh) is a shortened form of יהוה (YHWH), meaning 'LORD.' It appears in early Hebrew poetry and is often found in names ending with '-iah' or '-jah.' The entries confirm its use as a sacred name, but do not provide specific verse references.
יָהּ 60 n.pr.dei contr. fr. יהוה, first appears in early poems
base
H3050 יָהּ n. pr. dei contr. fr. יהוה, first appears in early poems
3050 Yahh yaw
contraction for 3068, and meaning the same; Jah, the sacred
name:--Jah, the Lord, most vehement. Compare names in "-iah,"
"- jah."
see HEBREW for 03068
יָהּ (yah) — LORD.
A shortened form of the name ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068)
used in many compounds as the letters 'Je' or 'jah'
HNpm — Noun proper masculineHNpm