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Psalms 148:14
He has raised up a horn for His people, the praise of all His saints, of Israel, a people near to Him. Hallelujah!
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist addresses the entire created order, concluding the cosmic call to praise with a specific focus on Israel as the covenant community. The moment marks the transition from universal worship to the particular historical fulfillment within God's people.
The words — וַ/יָּ֤רֶם (va/i.Ya.rem) translates literally as "and he has raised up," while קֶ֨רֶן (Ke.ren) means "a horn." The text states God has lifted a horn for His people as the praise of His faithful ones, specifically Israel.
The thread — The horn motif appears in Psalms 75:10 where God cuts off the wicked's horns but exalts the righteous, and in 1 Samuel 2:1 where Hannah declares her own horn exalted in the Lord. Deuteronomy 4:7 parallels the "people near to Him" phrase by contrasting Israel's access to God with other nations.
Why it lands — The text demands recognition that divine favor and strength are actively bestowed upon a specific covenant people. It requires the reader to identify with the nearness of God rather than treating praise as merely abstract or universal.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
He also exalteth the horn of his people, the praise of all his saints; even of the children of Israel, a people near unto him. Praise ye the Lord.
Cross-references
- Psalms 75:10 “All the horns of the wicked I will cut off, but the horns of the righteous will be exalted.”
- Deuteronomy 4:7 For what nation is great enough to have a god as near to them as the LORD our God is to us whenever we call on Him?
- 1 Samuel 2:1 At that time Hannah prayed: “My heart rejoices in the LORD; my horn is exalted in the LORD. My mouth speaks boldly against my enemies, for I rejoice in Your salvation.
- Ephesians 2:17 He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near.
- Psalms 112:9 He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor.
- Deuteronomy 10:21 He is your praise and He is your God, who has done for you these great and awesome wonders that your eyes have seen.
- 1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.
- Revelation 5:8 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.
- Psalms 92:10 But You have exalted my horn like that of a wild ox; with fine oil I have been anointed.
- Psalms 145:10 All You have made will give You thanks, O LORD, and Your saints will bless You.