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Psalms 103:20
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Psalms 103:20
20Bless the Lord, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word.
20†Blesse the LORD yee his Angels, that excell in strength, that do his commandements: hearkening vnto the voice of his word.
- Heb. mighty in strength
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DEFINED WORDS
Psalms 103:20
To pronounce or bestow good, favor, or happiness; to praise, thank, or glorify God.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)
LORD: The name of God the Father in English, from the Hebrew Tetragrammaton YHWH, also rendered GOD and JEHOVAH. Lord: A title applied to God and Christ as ruler and master, the one to whom worship and obedience are due. lord: A male master, owner, ruler, or superior addressed or described as one having authority.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828
Messengers; especially heavenly messengers sent by God.
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To surpass, exceed, or be eminent in quality, ability, or achievement.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
Power, force, firmness, ability, endurance, or that which gives support.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
APPROVED COMBINED MEANING
commandments
Authoritative commands, laws, or precepts; especially commands given by God, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
MEANING IN THIS VERSE
hearkening
Listening attentively; hearing with readiness to regard or obey.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
A spoken or written expression; a saying, message, command, promise, account, or matter.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
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Open the full verse study14Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?
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Open the full verse study2Praise ye him, all his angels: praise ye him, all his hosts.
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Open the full verse study19And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings.
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Open the full verse study53Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
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Open the full verse study35¶ And it came to pass that night, that the angel of the Lord went out, and smote in the camp of the Assyrians an hundred fourscore and five thousand: and when they arose early in the morning, behold, they were all dead corpses.
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Open the full verse study13And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
14Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
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Open the full verse study25Man did eat angels’ food: he sent them meat to the full.
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Open the full verse study11And the Lord shall utter his voice before his army: for his camp is very great: for he is strong that executeth his word: for the day of the Lord is great and very terrible; and who can abide it?
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Open the full verse study10Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
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Open the full verse study1GIVE unto the Lord, O ye mighty, give unto the Lord glory and strength.
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Open the full verse study2Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly.
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Open the full verse study5And a voice came out of the throne, saying, Praise our God, all ye his servants, and ye that fear him, both small and great.
6And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.
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