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Psalms 148:3–13

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Psalms 148:3

3Praise ye him, sun and moon: praise him, all ye stars of light.

Psalms 148:4

4Praise him, ye heavens of heavens, and ye waters that be above the heavens.

Psalms 148:5

5Let them praise the name of the Lord: for he commanded, and they were created.

Psalms 148:6

6He hath also stablished them for ever and ever: he hath made a decree which shall not pass.

Psalms 148:7

7Praise the Lord from the earth, ye dragons, and all deeps:

Psalms 148:8

8Fire, and hail; snow, and vapour; stormy wind fulfilling his word:

Psalms 148:9

9Mountains, and all hills; fruitful trees, and all cedars:

Psalms 148:10

10Beasts, and all cattle; creeping things, and flying fowl:

Psalms 148:11

11Kings of the earth, and all people; princes, and all judges of the earth:

Psalms 148:12

12Both young men, and maidens; old men, and children:

Psalms 148:13

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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DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 148:3

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Praise

Approval, honour, or commendation expressed in words or song; also to commend, extol, or glorify.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

all

Wholly, entirely, or altogether; every one or the whole amount, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

stars

Lights in the heavens; also figures of rulers, angels, or persons, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

light

Visible brightness; something that gives illumination; not heavy; to kindle, illuminate, or come down upon, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 148:4

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Praise

Approval, honour, or commendation expressed in words or song; also to commend, extol, or glorify.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 148:5

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

praise

Approval, honour, or commendation expressed in words or song; also to commend, extol, or glorify.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

name

A word or appellation by which a person or thing is known; also reputation, character, authority, remembrance, or the person represented, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Lord

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

commanded

Ordered; directed.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

created

Formed from nothing; caused to exist; produced; generated; invested with a new character; formed into new combinations, with a peculiar shape, constitution and properties; renewed.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 148:6

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

ever

At any time; always; continually; or forever, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

decree

An authoritative order, determination, or appointed rule; also to order or establish authoritatively.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

pass

To go by, through, over, or beyond; to happen, cease, or be transferred.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 148:7

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Praise

Approval, honour, or commendation expressed in words or song; also to commend, extol, or glorify.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Lord

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

earth

The ground or dry land; the world or inhabited realm; or a country and its people, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

all

Wholly, entirely, or altogether; every one or the whole amount, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

deeps

The sea; the abyss of waters; the ocean.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 148:8

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Fire

Flame and burning heat; figuratively, fiery trial, judgment, zeal, or anger; to kindle or burn.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

snow

Frozen precipitation falling or lying in white flakes.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

wind

Breath; power of respiration. Air in motion with any degree of velocity, indefinitely; a current of air.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

word

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)

DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 148:9

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

all

Wholly, entirely, or altogether; every one or the whole amount, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

fruitful

Prolific; bearing children; not barren. Very productive; producing fruit in abundance.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 148:10

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

all

Wholly, entirely, or altogether; every one or the whole amount, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

creeping

Moving on the belly, or close to the surface of the earth or other body; moving slowly, secretly, or silently; moving insensibly; stealing along.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

flying

Moving in air by means of wings; passing rapidly; springing; bursting; avoiding.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 148:11

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

earth

The ground or dry land; the world or inhabited realm; or a country and its people, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

all

Wholly, entirely, or altogether; every one or the whole amount, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

people

Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

princes

Rulers, chiefs, or persons of high rank and authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 148:12

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

young

Early in life or growth; not mature; also offspring, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

maidens

Unmarried young women or female attendants.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

old

Advanced in age; having existed a long time; former or belonging to an earlier time.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

children

Sons or daughters; descendants; or persons likened to children by age, relation, or character.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 148:13

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

praise

Approval, honour, or commendation expressed in words or song; also to commend, extol, or glorify.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

name

A word or appellation by which a person or thing is known; also reputation, character, authority, remembrance, or the person represented, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Lord

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

glory

Splendour, honour, praise, majesty, or a ground of rejoicing or boasting.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

earth

The ground or dry land; the world or inhabited realm; or a country and its people, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

heaven

The expanse above the earth, including the sky or firmament; also the dwelling or throne of God, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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From verse 3

  1. Psalms 19:1–6
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  2. Psalms 136:7–9
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  3. Psalms 8:1–3
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  4. Genesis 1:14–16
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  5. Deuteronomy 4:19
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From verse 4

  1. 1 Kings 8:27
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  2. Genesis 1:7
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  3. Deuteronomy 10:14
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  4. Nehemiah 9:6
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  5. 2 Corinthians 12:2
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From verse 5

  1. Revelation 4:11
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  2. Genesis 1:6
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  3. Psalms 33:6–9
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  4. Genesis 1:1–2
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  5. Jeremiah 10:11–13
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From verse 6

  1. Jeremiah 33:25
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  2. Jeremiah 31:35–36
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  3. Job 38:33
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  4. Psalms 89:37
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  5. Psalms 119:90–91
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From verse 7

  1. Genesis 1:21
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  2. Psalms 74:13–14
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  3. Isaiah 43:20
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  4. Job 41:1–34
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  5. Psalms 104:25–26
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From verse 8

  1. Psalms 147:15–18
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  2. Revelation 16:21
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  3. Revelation 16:8–9
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  4. Amos 7:4
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  5. Exodus 10:13
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From verse 9

  1. Isaiah 44:23
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  2. Isaiah 49:13
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  3. Isaiah 55:12–13
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  4. Psalms 97:4–5
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  5. Psalms 98:7–9
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From verse 10

  1. Genesis 1:20–25
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  2. Psalms 150:6
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  3. Psalms 103:22
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  4. Ezekiel 17:23
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  5. Genesis 7:14
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From verse 11

  1. Isaiah 60:3
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  2. Psalms 102:15
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  3. Revelation 21:24
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  4. Isaiah 49:23
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  5. Proverbs 8:15–16
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From verse 12

  1. Jeremiah 31:13
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  2. Titus 2:4–6
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  3. Matthew 21:15–16
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  4. Psalms 68:25
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  5. Luke 19:37
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From verse 13

  1. Psalms 113:4
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  2. Psalms 8:1
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  3. Psalms 8:9
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  4. Isaiah 12:4
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  5. Psalms 99:3–4
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