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Psalms 150:1

What does Psalms 150:1 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 150:1 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Psalms 150:1 means

This opening verse immediately sets the tone for the entire psalm, calling for universal praise to Jehovah. It specifies two primary locations for this praise: God's sanctuary on earth, representing the consecrated place of worship, and the firmament of His power, encompassing the vast expanse of the heavens. This suggests that worship is not confined to sacred buildings but extends to every corner of creation, acknowledging God's omnipresence and sovereignty. It's a foundational declaration that God is worthy of adoration both in specific acts of worship and through the grandeur of His creation.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Praise ye Jehovah. Praise God in his sanctuary: Praise him in the firmament of his power.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Praise ye the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Praise ye Jehovah. Praise God in his sanctuary: Praise him in the firmament of his power.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Let the Lord be praised. Give praise to God in his holy place: give him praise in the heaven of his power.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Praise ye Jah! Praise ye God in His holy place, Praise Him in the expanse of His strength.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Praise ye the Lord in his holy places: praise ye him in the firmament of his power.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Hallelujah! PraiseGod in his sanctuary; praise him in the firmament of his power.

Context

The psalm opens with an immediate and direct command to praise Jehovah, establishing the central theme. This first verse introduces the concept of praising God in both earthly and heavenly realms. It sets the stage for the subsequent verses, which will elaborate on the reasons and methods for this universal praise. Without this initial command, the specific instructions that follow would lack their overarching purpose.

v.1This passage

v.2Praise him for his mighty acts: Praise him according to his excellent greatness.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 66:13

    I will come into thy house with burnt-offerings; I will pay thee my vows,

  • Psalms 29:9

    The voice of Jehovah maketh the hinds to calve, And strippeth the forests bare: And in his temple everything saith, Glory.

  • Psalms 102:19

    For he hath looked down from the height of his sanctuary; From heaven did Jehovah behold the earth;

  • Daniel 12:3

    And they that are wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.

  • Ezekiel 10:1

    Then I looked, and, behold, in the firmament that was over the head of the cherubim there appeared above them as it were a sapphire stone, as the appearance of the likeness of a throne.

  • Psalms 118:19

    Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will enter into them, I will give thanks unto Jehovah.

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