Psalms 103:20
Bless the Lord, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word.
†Blesse the LORD yee his Angels, that excell in strength, that do his commandements: hearkening vnto the voice of his word.
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- †Hebrew wordingHeb. mighty in strength
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- Hebrews 1:14Rank 1 from verse 20
- Psalms 148:2Rank 2 from verse 20
19And 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.
19And the Angel answering, said vnto him, I am Gabriel that stand in the presence of God, and am sent to speake vnto thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings.
- Matthew 26:53Rank 4 from verse 20
- 2 Kings 19:35Rank 5 from verse 20
35¶ 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.
35¶ And *it came to passe that night, that the Angel of the LORD went out, and smote in the campe of the Assyrians, an hundred foure score and fiue thousand: and when they arose earely in the morning, behold, they were all dead corpses.
- Luke 2:13–14Rank 6 from verse 20
13And 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.
13And suddenly there was with the Angel a multitude of the heauenly hoste praising God, and saying,
14Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good wil towards men.
- Psalms 78:25Rank 7 from verse 20
11And 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?
11And the LORD shall vtter his voyce before his armie, for his campe 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?
- Matthew 6:10Rank 9 from verse 20
- Psalms 29:1Rank 10 from verse 20
- Isaiah 6:2Rank 11 from verse 20
2Above 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.
2Aboue it stood the Seraphims: each one had sixe wings, with twaine he couered his face, and with twaine hee couered his feete, and with twaine hee did flie.
- Revelation 19:5–6Rank 12 from verse 20
5And 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.
5And a voice came out of the throne, saying, Praise our God all yee his seruants, and ye that feare 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 mightie thundrings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.
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Psalms 103:20
To pronounce or bestow good, favor, or happiness; to praise, thank, or glorify God.
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The divine name of the living God, also named JEHOVAH.
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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.
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Sense 1: Messengers. Sense 2: Heavenly or spiritual messengers, whether holy or fallen as stated.
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To surpass, exceed, or be eminent in quality, ability, or achievement.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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Power, might, force, ability, firmness, courage, capacity, support, defence, resources, or that by which a person or thing is enabled to stand, act, endure, overcome, or accomplish a work.
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commandments
Commands, orders, or prescribed requirements issued by one who commands.
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hearkening
Listening with readiness to obey.
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Sense 1: A spoken or written expression, saying, message, command, promise, report, or matter. Sense 2: God's revealed word.
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19The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.
19The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heauens: and his kingdome ruleth ouer all.
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.
Selected passage21Bless ye the Lord, all ye his hosts; ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure.
21Blesse ye the LORD all yee his hostes: ye ministers of his that doe his pleasure.