Psalms 22:23
What does Psalms 22:23 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 22:23 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Psalms 22:23 means
The psalmist extends a universal invitation to all who fear the Lord, specifically addressing the entire community of Israel ("seed of Jacob" and "seed of Israel"), to join him in praising and glorifying God. This collective call to worship underscores the communal nature of God's redemptive work, urging everyone who reveres God to acknowledge His greatness and stand in awe of His majesty, uniting in grateful adoration.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Ye that fear Jehovah, praise him; All ye the seed of Jacob, glorify him; And stand in awe of him, all ye the seed of Israel.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Ye that fear the Lord, praise him; all ye the seed of Jacob, glorify him; and fear him, all ye the seed of Israel.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Ye that fear Jehovah, praise him; All ye the seed of Jacob, glorify him; And stand in awe of him, all ye the seed of Israel.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949You who have fear of the Lord, give him praise; all you seed of Jacob, give him glory; go in fear of him, all you seed of Israel.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Ye who fear Jehovah, praise ye Him, All the seed of Jacob, honour ye Him, And be afraid of Him, all ye seed of Israel.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Ye that fear Jehovah, praise him; all ye the seed of Jacob, glorify him; and revere him, all ye the seed of Israel.
Context
Building upon his personal vow of public praise in verse 22, this verse broadens the invitation to worship, calling all of Israel to join him. It transforms his individual thanksgiving into a communal act of adoration. This collective call sets the stage for the explanation of *why* God is worthy of such praise, which is detailed in the following verses, ensuring the reader understands the basis for this worship.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Isaiah 25:3
Therefore shall a strong people glorify thee; a city of terrible nations shall fear thee.
- Psalms 22:30
A seed shall serve him; It shall be told of the Lord unto the next generation.
- 1 Corinthians 6:19
Or know ye not that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which ye have from God? and ye are not your own;
- Psalms 86:12
I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with my whole heart; And I will glorify thy name for evermore.
- Psalms 107:1
O give thanks unto Jehovah; for he is good; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever.
- 1 Chronicles 16:8
O give thanks unto Jehovah, call upon his name; Make known his doings among the peoples.
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