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Psalms 66:1–2

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MAKE a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands:
Sing forth the honour of his name: make his praise glorious.
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  1. 1 Chronicles 16:23–24Rank 1 from verse 1
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    23Sing unto the Lord, all the earth; shew forth from day to day his salvation.

    24Declare his glory among the heathen; his marvellous works among all nations.

  2. Psalms 100:1Rank 2 from verse 1
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    1MAKE a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands.

  3. Psalms 98:4Rank 3 from verse 1
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    4Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.

  4. Psalms 150:6Rank 4 from verse 1
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    6Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord.

  5. Psalms 81:1Rank 5 from verse 1
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    1SING aloud unto God our strength: make a joyful noise unto the God of Jacob.

From verse 2

  1. Psalms 105:2–3Rank 1 from verse 2
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    2Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works.

    3Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the Lord.

  2. Isaiah 49:13Rank 2 from verse 2
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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.

  3. Revelation 5:13Rank 3 from verse 2
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    13And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.

  4. Isaiah 42:12Rank 4 from verse 2
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    12Let them give glory unto the Lord, and declare his praise in the islands.

  5. Isaiah 12:4–6Rank 5 from verse 2
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    4And in that day shall ye say, Praise the Lord, call upon his name, declare his doings among the people, make mention that his name is exalted.

    5Sing unto the Lord; for he hath done excellent things: this is known in all the earth.

    6Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee.

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DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 66:1

COMBINED MEANING

make

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To form, create, produce, cause, appoint, perform, or render into a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

noise

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Sense 1: An audible sound or collection of sounds. Sense 2: Figuratively, loud but ineffectual report or display. Sense 3: To spread by report.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

ye

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 66:2

COMBINED MEANING

sing

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To produce musical sounds with the voice; to celebrate, praise, or tell in song.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

forth

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1. Outward, away, or forward from a place, person, possession, or former position. 2. In constructions of bearing or producing, into birth, growth, fruit, or another stated result. 3. With verbs such as put, stretch, spread, or reach, outward by extension or exertion. 4. In constructions of showing, speaking, issuing, or displaying, into view, expression, publication, or effect. 5. Onward from a stated time or point, as in from that time forth.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

honour

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Sense 1: Esteem, respect, dignity, glory, distinction, or exalted standing. Sense 2: To esteem, respect, acknowledge, reward, or adorn.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

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

make

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To form, create, produce, cause, appoint, perform, or render into a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

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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1MAKE a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands:

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2Sing forth the honour of his name: make his praise glorious.

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3Say unto God, How terrible art thou in thy works! through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee.

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