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Psalms 148:13
Let them praise the name of the LORD, for His name alone is exalted; His splendor is above the earth and the heavens.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist addresses all created beings and humanity, issuing a final command to praise the LORD as the culmination of the cosmic summons in Psalm 148. This directive bridges the call to young and old in verse 12 with the declaration of God’s exalted status in verse 14.
The words — The Hebrew verb יְהַלְלוּ (ye.hal.lu) commands "let them praise," while נִשְׂגָּב (nis.gav) declares that His name "is exalted." These terms ground the verse in a direct imperative rooted in God’s supreme position.
The thread — The motif of God’s name standing above creation appears in Psalms 8:1 and Psalms 8:9, which observe His majesty across the earth. Psalm 113:4 reinforces this pattern by stating that the LORD is exalted over all nations with His glory above the heavens.
Why it lands — The text requires readers to recognize that praise is owed to the LORD because His name alone transcends every earthly and heavenly realm. It demands a response of worship anchored in the factual reality of His supreme splendor.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Let them praise the name of the Lord: for his name alone is excellent; his glory is above the earth and heaven.
Cross-references
- Psalms 8:1 For the choirmaster. According to Gittith. A Psalm of David. O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth! You have set Your glory above the heavens.
- Psalms 113:4 The LORD is exalted over all the nations, His glory above the heavens.
- Psalms 8:9 O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth!
- Isaiah 12:4 and on that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD; proclaim His name! Make His works known among the peoples; declare that His name is exalted.
- Psalms 99:3 Let them praise Your great and awesome name—He is holy!
- Psalms 99:9 Exalt the LORD our God and worship at His holy mountain, for the LORD our God is holy.
- Song of Solomon 5:16 His mouth is most sweet; he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem.
- Isaiah 6:3 And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.”
- Isaiah 33:5 The LORD is exalted, for He dwells on high; He has filled Zion with justice and righteousness.
- Philippians 3:8 More than that, I count all things as loss compared to the surpassing excellence of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ