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Psalms 145:1

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I WILL extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever.
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  1. Psalms 47:6–8Rank 1 from verse 1
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    6Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing praises.

    7For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding.

    8God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness.

  2. Psalms 34:1Rank 2 from verse 1
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    1I WILL bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.

  3. Psalms 45:6Rank 3 from verse 1
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    6Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre.

  4. Matthew 25:34Rank 4 from verse 1
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    34Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:

  5. Psalms 30:12Rank 5 from verse 1
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    12To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.

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Psalms 145:1

COMBINED MEANING

extol

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To raise in words or eulogy; to praise; to exalt in commendation; to magnify.

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

COMBINED MEANING

king

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A sovereign ruler; one exercising royal authority over a kingdom.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

bless

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To pronounce or bestow good, favor, or happiness; to praise, thank, or glorify God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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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

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

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for ever

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1. Without end; for all time. 2. Continually or permanently throughout the duration in view.

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ever

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At any time; always or continually; throughout all time or for ever.

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praise

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1. Commendation, thanksgiving, honour, or good report. 2. To commend, thank, honour, or declare excellence.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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1I WILL extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever.

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2Every day will I bless thee; and I will praise thy name for ever and ever.

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