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Psalms 113:3–4

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From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the Lord’s name is to be praised.
The Lord is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens.
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From verse 3

  1. Malachi 1:11Rank 1 from verse 3
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    11For from the rising of the sun even unto the going down of the same my name shall be great among the Gentiles; and in every place incense shall be offered unto my name, and a pure offering: for my name shall be great among the heathen, saith the Lord of hosts.

  2. Psalms 18:3Rank 2 from verse 3
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    3I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.

  3. Isaiah 59:19Rank 3 from verse 3
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    19So shall they fear the name of the Lord from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standard against him.

  4. Isaiah 49:13Rank 4 from verse 3
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    13¶ Sing, O heavens; and be joyful, O earth; and break forth into singing, O mountains: for the Lord hath comforted his people, and will have mercy upon his afflicted.

  5. Psalms 86:9Rank 5 from verse 3
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    9All nations whom thou hast made shall come and worship before thee, O Lord; and shall glorify thy name.

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  1. Psalms 8:1Rank 1 from verse 4
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    1O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens.

  2. Psalms 99:2Rank 2 from verse 4
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    2The Lord is great in Zion; and he is high above all the people.

  3. Psalms 97:9Rank 3 from verse 4
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    9For thou, Lord, art high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods.

  4. Isaiah 40:17Rank 4 from verse 4
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    17All nations before him are as nothing; and they are counted to him less than nothing, and vanity.

  5. Psalms 148:13Rank 5 from verse 4
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    13Let them praise the name of the Lord: for his name alone is excellent; his glory is above the earth and heaven.

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Psalms 113:3

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rising

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Sense 1: Present-participial or verbal-noun form of rise: getting up, ascending, appearing, increasing, beginning, proceeding to act, attaining authority, or returning from the dead. Sense 2: A raised or swollen area, especially in the skin.

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sun

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The great light that rules the day and gives light and heat.

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Lord

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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.

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name

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Sense 1: A word, appellation, or designation by which a person or thing is called or known. Sense 2: The person or persons named or represented. Sense 3: Reputation, character, renown, or remembrance. Sense 4: The authority, behalf, or standing represented by a name. Sense 5: As a verb, to call, designate, or mention by name.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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Psalms 113:4

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high

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Sense 1: Elevated or far above; great in height, stature, or position; aloft. Sense 2: Elevated or chief in rank, office, power, authority, honor, excellence, or importance. Sense 3: Great in degree, intensity, fullness, or advancement; loud or strongly expressed. Sense 4: Proud, haughty, or self-exalting. Sense 5: Difficult, lofty, or beyond reach or understanding. Sense 6: In high way, a principal or public road; in high place, an elevated site, often used for worship or sacrifice.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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nations

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Sense 1: Distinct peoples or political communities. Sense 2: The Gentile peoples as distinguished from Israel.

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glory

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Sense 1: Splendour, honour, praise, majesty, or a ground of rejoicing or boasting. Sense 2: To boast, exult, take pride, or rejoice in a person or thing.

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113:1PRAISE ye the Lord. Praise, O ye servants of the Lord, praise the name of the Lord.

113:2Blessed be the name of the Lord from this time forth and for evermore.

113:3From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the Lord’s name is to be praised.

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113:4The Lord is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens.

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113:5Who is like unto the Lord our God, who dwelleth on high,

113:6Who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven, and in the earth!

113:7He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill;

113:8That he may set him with princes, even with the princes of his people.

113:9He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the Lord.

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