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Psalms 66:1–4

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MAKE a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands:
Sing forth the honour of his name: make his praise glorious.
Say unto God, How terrible art thou in thy works! through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee.
All the earth shall worship thee, and shall sing unto thee; they shall sing to thy name. Selah.
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From verse 1

  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.

From verse 3

  1. Psalms 18:44Rank 1 from verse 3
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    44As soon as they hear of me, they shall obey me: the strangers shall submit themselves unto me.

  2. Psalms 65:5Rank 2 from verse 3
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    5By terrible things in righteousness wilt thou answer us, O God of our salvation; who art the confidence of all the ends of the earth, and of them that are afar off upon the sea:

  3. Psalms 81:15Rank 3 from verse 3
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    15The haters of the Lord should have submitted themselves unto him: but their time should have endured for ever.

  4. Psalms 47:2Rank 4 from verse 3
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    2For the Lord most high is terrible; he is a great King over all the earth.

  5. Isaiah 2:19Rank 5 from verse 3
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    19And they shall go into the holes of the rocks, and into the caves of the earth, for fear of the Lord, and for the glory of his majesty, when he ariseth to shake terribly the earth.

From verse 4

  1. Psalms 22:27Rank 1 from verse 4
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    27All the ends of the world shall remember and turn unto the Lord: and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee.

  2. Psalms 117:1Rank 2 from verse 4
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    1O PRAISE the Lord, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people.

  3. Psalms 96:1–2Rank 3 from verse 4
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    1O SING unto the Lord a new song: sing unto the Lord, all the earth.

    2Sing unto the Lord, bless his name; shew forth his salvation from day to day.

  4. Malachi 1:11Rank 4 from verse 4
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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.

  5. Revelation 15:4Rank 5 from verse 4
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    4Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art holy: for all nations shall come and worship before thee; for thy judgments are made manifest.

WORDS IN THIS PASSAGE

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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

DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 66:3

COMBINED MEANING

say

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Sense 1: To speak, declare, tell, or express. Sense 2: What is said.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

art

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1. The second-person singular present form of be: are, when one person is addressed. 2. Skill, craft, or skilled workmanship used to make or prepare something.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

thou

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The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.

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

COMBINED MEANING

in

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

works

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Plural of work: acts, deeds, labours, operations, products, or things made.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

power

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Sense 1: Ability, strength, force, or effective capacity to act, prevail, or produce an effect. Sense 2: Authority, right, permission, rule, dominion, or control. Sense 3: A person, authority, host, spiritual being, or other agent possessing or manifesting power.

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

COMBINED MEANING

shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

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

COMBINED MEANING

submit

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To yield, place oneself under, defer, obey, accept judgment, or cease resistance.

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

DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 66:4

COMBINED MEANING

earth

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Sense 1: The world in distinction from heaven. Sense 2: Dry land, ground, soil, or dust. Sense 3: A land, region, or its inhabitants.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

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

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

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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66:1MAKE a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands:

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66:2Sing forth the honour of his name: make his praise glorious.

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66:3Say 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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66:4All the earth shall worship thee, and shall sing unto thee; they shall sing to thy name. Selah.

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66:5Come and see the works of God: he is terrible in his doing toward the children of men.

66:6He turned the sea into dry land: they went through the flood on foot: there did we rejoice in him.

66:7He ruleth by his power for ever; his eyes behold the nations: let not the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah.

66:8O bless our God, ye people, and make the voice of his praise to be heard:

66:9Which holdeth our soul in life, and suffereth not our feet to be moved.

66:10For thou, O God, hast proved us: thou hast tried us, as silver is tried.

66:11Thou broughtest us into the net; thou laidst affliction upon our loins.

66:12Thou hast caused men to ride over our heads; we went through fire and through water: but thou broughtest us out into a wealthy place.

66:13I will go into thy house with burnt offerings: I will pay thee my vows,

66:14Which my lips have uttered, and my mouth hath spoken, when I was in trouble.

66:15I will offer unto thee burnt sacrifices of fatlings, with the incense of rams; I will offer bullocks with goats. Selah.

66:16Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my soul.

66:17I cried unto him with my mouth, and he was extolled with my tongue.

66:18If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me:

66:19But verily God hath heard me; he hath attended to the voice of my prayer.

66:20Blessed be God, which hath not turned away my prayer, nor his mercy from me.

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