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Tell the world how glorious he is.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/66.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />sing the glory of his name; give to him glorious praise!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/66.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Sing the glory of His name; make His praise glorious.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/66.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Sing forth the honour of his name: make his praise glorious.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/66.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Sing out the honor of His name; Make His praise glorious.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/66.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Sing the glory of His name; Make His praise glorious.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/66.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Sing the glory of His name; Make His praise glorious.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/66.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Sing the glory of His name; Make His praise glorious.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/66.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Sing praise for the glory of His name; Establish His praise as glorious.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/66.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Sing of the honor <i>and</i> glory <i>and</i> magnificence of His name; Make His praise glorious.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/66.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Sing about the glory of his name; make his praise glorious.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/66.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Sing about the glory of His name; make His praise glorious. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/66.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Sing forth the glory of his name: Make his praise glorious.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/66.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Sing about his glorious name. Honor him with praises. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/66.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Sing forth the glory of his name: make his praise glorious.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/66.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Make music to praise the glory of his name. Make his praise glorious.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/66.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Sing to the glory of his name; offer him glorious praise! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/66.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Sing praise about the glory of his name. Make his praise glorious.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/66.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Sing the glory of His name; make His praise glorious.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/66.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Sing praises about the majesty of his reputation! Give him the honor he deserves! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/66.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Sing to the glory of his name. Offer glory and praise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/66.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Sing forth the honor of his name: make his praise glorious.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/66.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Sing to the glory of his name! Offer glory and praise! <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/66.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Praise the glory of His Name, "" Make honorable His praise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/66.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Praise ye the honour of His name, Make ye honourable His praise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/66.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Play ye on the harp, the glory of his name: set the glory of his praise.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/66.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />sing ye a psalm to his name; give glory to his praise. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/66.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 65:2>Proclaim a psalm to his name. Give glory to his praise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/66.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Shout joyfully to God, all the earth; sing of his glorious name; give him glorious praise. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/66.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />sing the glory of his name; give to him glorious praise.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/66.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Sing the honor of his name; sing the honor of his majesty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/66.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Sing the honor of his Name! Sing the honor of his glory!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/66.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Sing praises unto the glory of His name; Make His praise glorious.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/66.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />O sing praises to his name; give glory to his praise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/66-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=7641" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/66.htm">Make a Joyful Noise</a></span><br><span class="reftext">1</span>For the choirmaster. A song. A Psalm. Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth! <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2167.htm" title="2167: zam·mə·rū (V-Piel-Imp-mp) -- To make music (in praise of God). ">Sing</a> <a href="/hebrew/3519.htm" title="3519: ḵə·ḇō·wḏ- (N-msc) -- Rarely kabod; from kabad; properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness.">the glory</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: šə·mōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">of His name;</a> <a href="/hebrew/7760.htm" title="7760: śî·mū (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- To put, place, set. Or siym; a primitive root; to put.">make</a> <a href="/hebrew/8416.htm" title="8416: tə·hil·lā·ṯōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Praise, song of praise. From halal; laudation; specifically a hymn.">His praise</a> <a href="/hebrew/3519.htm" title="3519: ḵā·ḇō·wḏ (N-ms) -- Rarely kabod; from kabad; properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness.">glorious.</a> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>Say to God, “How awesome are Your deeds! So great is Your power that Your enemies cower before You.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/100-1.htm">Psalm 100:1-2</a></span><br />A Psalm of thanksgiving. Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth. / Serve the LORD with gladness; come into His presence with joyful songs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/95-1.htm">Psalm 95:1-2</a></span><br />Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout to the Rock of our salvation! / Let us enter His presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to Him in song.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/47-6.htm">Psalm 47:6-7</a></span><br />Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises! / For God is King of all the earth; sing to Him a psalm of praise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/42-10.htm">Isaiah 42:10-12</a></span><br />Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise from the ends of the earth—you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it, you islands, and all who dwell in them. / Let the desert and its cities raise their voices; let the villages of Kedar cry aloud. Let the people of Sela sing for joy; let them cry out from the mountaintops. / Let them give glory to the LORD and declare His praise in the islands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/98-4.htm">Psalm 98:4-6</a></span><br />Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth—let your cry ring out, and sing praises! / Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, in melodious song with the harp. / With trumpets and the blast of the ram’s horn shout for joy before the LORD, the King.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/150-1.htm">Psalm 150:1-6</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Praise God in His sanctuary. Praise Him in His mighty heavens. / Praise Him for His mighty acts; praise Him for His excellent greatness. / Praise Him with the sound of the horn; praise Him with the harp and lyre. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/33-1.htm">Psalm 33:1-3</a></span><br />Rejoice in the LORD, O righteous ones; it is fitting for the upright to praise Him. / Praise the LORD with the harp; make music to Him with ten strings. / Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully with a shout of joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/149-1.htm">Psalm 149:1-3</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise in the assembly of the godly. / Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the children of Zion rejoice in their King. / Let them praise His name with dancing, and make music to Him with tambourine and harp.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/12-5.htm">Isaiah 12:5</a></span><br />Sing to the LORD, for He has done glorious things. Let this be known in all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/96-1.htm">Psalm 96:1-2</a></span><br />Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth. / Sing to the LORD, bless His name; proclaim His salvation day after day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-19.htm">Ephesians 5:19-20</a></span><br />Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord, / always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-16.htm">Colossians 3:16</a></span><br />Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/5-9.htm">Revelation 5:9-13</a></span><br />And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation. / You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign upon the earth.” / Then I looked, and I heard the voices of many angels encircling the throne, and the living creatures and the elders. And their number was myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/15-3.htm">Revelation 15:3-4</a></span><br />and they sang the song of God’s servant Moses and of the Lamb: “Great and wonderful are Your works, O Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the nations! / Who will not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before You, for Your righteous acts have been revealed.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-15.htm">Hebrews 13:15</a></span><br />Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Sing forth the honor of his name: make his praise glorious.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/47-6.htm">Psalm 47:6</a></b></br> Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing praises.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/72-18.htm">Psalm 72:18</a></b></br> Blessed <i>be</i> the LORD God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/96-3.htm">Psalm 96:3-10</a></b></br> Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/62-8.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/psalms/45-13.htm">Glorious</a> <a href="/psalms/64-10.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/psalms/62-7.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/psalms/63-2.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/psalms/45-9.htm">Honourable</a> <a href="/psalms/51-19.htm">Offer</a> <a href="/psalms/65-1.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/63-5.htm">Praises</a> <a href="/psalms/65-13.htm">Sing</a> <a href="/psalms/66-1.htm">Song</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/66-4.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/psalms/72-19.htm">Glorious</a> <a href="/psalms/69-30.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/psalms/71-8.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/psalms/71-8.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/psalms/76-4.htm">Honourable</a> <a href="/psalms/66-15.htm">Offer</a> <a href="/psalms/66-4.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/66-4.htm">Praises</a> <a href="/psalms/66-4.htm">Sing</a> <a href="/psalms/66-20.htm">Song</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 66</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/66-1.htm">David exhorts to praise God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/66-5.htm">observe his great works</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/66-8.htm">to bless him for his gracious benefits</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/66-12.htm">He vows for himself reverent service to God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/66-16.htm">He declares God's special goodness to himself</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/66.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/66.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Sing the glory of His name;</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the act of worship through song, a common practice in ancient Israel. Singing was a primary means of expressing devotion and reverence to God. The "glory of His name" refers to the recognition of God's divine attributes and His reputation among the nations. In biblical times, a name was more than a label; it represented the character and essence of a person. God's name embodies His holiness, power, and majesty. This call to sing is an invitation to acknowledge and proclaim God's greatness. The Psalms frequently encourage singing as a form of worship (e.g., <a href="/psalms/95.htm">Psalm 95:1-2</a>, <a href="/psalms/100.htm">Psalm 100:1-2</a>), and this practice is echoed in the New Testament (<a href="/ephesians/5-19.htm">Ephesians 5:19</a>, <a href="/colossians/3-16.htm">Colossians 3:16</a>).<p><b>make His praise glorious.</b><br>This phrase calls for worship that is not only sincere but also magnificent and worthy of God's majesty. The term "glorious" suggests a level of excellence and splendor in the act of praise. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, worship was often accompanied by music, dance, and other expressions of joy and reverence (<a href="/2_samuel/6-14.htm">2 Samuel 6:14</a>, <a href="/psalms/150.htm">Psalm 150</a>). The idea is to offer God the best of our worship, reflecting His glory in our praise. This aligns with the biblical principle of giving God the first and best of what we have (<a href="/proverbs/3-9.htm">Proverbs 3:9</a>, <a href="/malachi/1-6.htm">Malachi 1:6-8</a>). Theologically, this can be seen as a type of Christ, who is the ultimate expression of God's glory (<a href="/hebrews/1-3.htm">Hebrews 1:3</a>) and through whom believers offer spiritual sacrifices of praise (<a href="/hebrews/13-15.htm">Hebrews 13:15</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/psalmist.htm">Psalmist</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/66.htm">Psalm 66</a>, traditionally attributed to David, who calls the congregation to worship and praise God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure of the Psalm, whose glory and deeds are the focus of the praise.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation often addressed in the Psalms, representing God's chosen people who are called to worship Him.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/temple_worship.htm">Temple Worship</a></b><br>The context in which many Psalms were sung, highlighting the communal aspect of worship.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/c/creation.htm">Creation</a></b><br>Implicit in the call to praise, as all creation is seen as reflecting God's glory.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_praise.htm">The Power of Praise</a></b><br>Praise is not just an expression of gratitude but a powerful declaration of God's attributes and deeds.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_glory_of_his_name.htm">The Glory of His Name</a></b><br>God's name represents His character and reputation. To glorify His name is to acknowledge His holiness, power, and love.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/corporate_worship.htm">Corporate Worship</a></b><br>The call to "make His praise glorious" suggests a communal effort, emphasizing the importance of gathering together in worship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflecting_god's_glory.htm">Reflecting God's Glory</a></b><br>As believers, our lives should reflect the glory of God, making His praise evident in our actions and words.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/joyful_worship.htm">Joyful Worship</a></b><br>Worship should be a joyful response to God's greatness, not a mere obligation or ritual.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_66.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 66</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_a_joyful_noise.htm">What defines a joyful noise?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/main_themes_of_david's_psalms.htm">What are the main themes of the Psalms of David?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_temple_worship_essential_in_psalm_100_4.htm">Why does the psalm present worship at the temple ('enter his gates,' Psalm 100:4) as essential, when other parts of the Bible emphasize worship outside Jerusalem's temple?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_must_believers_worship_god.htm">Why does God require worship from believers?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/66.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) <span class= "bld">Sing forth.</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">play on the harp.</span><p><span class= "bld">Make his praise glorious.</span>--So the LXX., but the construction is dubious. Literally, <span class= "ital">put glory his praise, </span>meaning perhaps, in parallelism with the first clause, "make the Divine glory the subject of your praise." But the opening words of the next verse, "say unto God, how," &c, are so bald that a suspicion arises as to the arrangement of the text. Perhaps by bringing back the initial words of <a href="/psalms/66-3.htm" title="Say to God, How terrible are you in your works! through the greatness of your power shall your enemies submit themselves to you.">Psalm 66:3</a> we get the true sense, "ascribe glory (and) speak praise to God."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/66.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 2.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Sing forth the honour of his Name;</span> rather, <span class="accented">the glory of his Name</span>. <span class="accented"><span class="cmt_word"></span>Make his praise glorious</span>; or, recognize his glory in your praise of him; <span class="accented">i</span>.<span class="accented">e</span>. do not merely thank him for his kindness to you personally, but magnify him for his greatness and majesty. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/66-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Sing</span><br /><span class="heb">זַמְּר֥וּ</span> <span class="translit">(zam·mə·rū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2167.htm">Strong's 2167: </a> </span><span class="str2">Play, to make music, celebrate in song and music</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the glory</span><br /><span class="heb">כְבֽוֹד־</span> <span class="translit">(ḵə·ḇō·wḏ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3519.htm">Strong's 3519: </a> </span><span class="str2">Weight, splendor, copiousness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of His name;</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁמ֑וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(šə·mōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> </span><span class="str2">A name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">make</span><br /><span class="heb">שִׂ֥ימוּ</span> <span class="translit">(śî·mū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7760.htm">Strong's 7760: </a> </span><span class="str2">Put -- to put, place, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">His praise</span><br /><span class="heb">תְּהִלָּתֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(tə·hil·lā·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8416.htm">Strong's 8416: </a> </span><span class="str2">Praise, song of praise</span><br /><br /><span class="word">glorious.</span><br /><span class="heb">כָ֝ב֗וֹד</span> <span class="translit">(ḵā·ḇō·wḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3519.htm">Strong's 3519: </a> </span><span class="str2">Weight, splendor, copiousness</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/66-2.htm">Psalm 66:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/66-2.htm">Psalm 66:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/66-2.htm">Psalm 66:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/66-2.htm">Psalm 66:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/66-2.htm">Psalm 66:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/66-2.htm">Psalm 66:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/66-2.htm">Psalm 66:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/66-2.htm">Psalm 66:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/66-2.htm">Psalm 66:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/66-2.htm">Psalm 66:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/66-2.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 66:2 Sing to the glory of his name! 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