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Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise him in the heights above.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/148.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD from the heavens! Praise him from the skies!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/148.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise him in the heights!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/148.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise Him in the highest places.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/148.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the LORD from the heavens: praise him in the heights.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/148.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD from the heavens; Praise Him in the heights!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/148.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD from the heavens; Praise Him in the heights!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/148.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD from the heavens; Praise Him in the heights!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/148.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD from the heavens; Praise Him in the heights!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/148.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Praise Yah! Praise Yahweh from the heavens; Praise Him in the heights!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/148.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD from the heavens; Praise Him in the heights!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/148.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise him in the heights.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/148.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise Him in the heights. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/148.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Praise ye Jehovah. Praise ye Jehovah from the heavens: Praise him in the heights.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/148.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Shout praises to the LORD! Shout the LORD's praises in the highest heavens. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/148.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the LORD from the heavens: praise him in the heights.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/148.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Praise the LORD from the heavens. Praise him in the heights above.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/148.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD from heaven, you that live in the heights above. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/148.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Praise the LORD from heaven; praise him in the highest places.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/148.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise Him in the highest places.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/148.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD from the sky! Praise him in the heavens! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/148.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Praise the LORD. Praise the LORD from the heavens. Praise him in the heights.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/148.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the LORD from the heavens: praise him in the hights.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/148.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Praise Yah! Praise Yahweh from the heavens! Praise him in the heights! <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/148.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Praise YAH! Praise YHWH from the heavens, "" Praise Him in high places.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/148.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Praise ye Jah! Praise ye Jehovah from the heavens, Praise ye Him in high places.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/148.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Praise ye Jah. Praise ye Jehovah from the heavens: praise him in the heights.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/148.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Praise ye the Lord from the heavens: praise ye him in the high places. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/148.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Alleluia. Praise the Lord from the heavens. Praise him on the heights.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/148.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise him in the heights. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/148.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise him in the heights!<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/148.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />PRAISE the LORD. Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise him in the heights.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/148.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Praise LORD JEHOVAH from Heaven; praise him in high places!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/148.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Hallelujah. Praise ye the LORD from the heavens; Praise Him in the heights.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/148.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Alleluia, <i>a Psalm</i> of Aggaeus and Zacharias. Praise ye the Lord from the heavens: praise him in the highest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/148-1.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=18246" 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/148.htm">Praise the LORD From the Heavens!</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">1</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1984.htm" title="1984: hal·lū (V-Piel-Imp-mp) -- To shine.">Hallelujah!</a> <a href="/hebrew/3050.htm" title="3050: yāh (N-proper-ms) -- The name of the God of Israel. Contraction for Yhovah, and meaning the same; Jah, the sacred name."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1984.htm" title="1984: hal·lū (V-Piel-Imp-mp) -- To shine.">Praise</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: min- (Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/8064.htm" title="8064: haš·šā·ma·yim (Art:: N-mp) -- Heaven, sky. Dual of an unused singular shameh; from an unused root meaning to be lofty; the sky.">the heavens;</a> <a href="/hebrew/1984.htm" title="1984: hal·lū·hū (V-Piel-Imp-mp:: 3ms) -- To shine.">praise Him</a> <a href="/hebrew/4791.htm" title="4791: bam·mə·rō·w·mîm (Prep-b, Art:: N-mp) -- Height. From ruwm; altitude, i.e. Concretely, abstractly (elation), or adverbially (aloft).">in the highest places.</a> </span><span class="reftext">2</span>Praise Him, all His angels; praise Him, all His heavenly hosts.…<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="/revelation/19-5.htm">Revelation 19:5</a></span><br />Then a voice came from the throne, saying: “Praise our God, all you who serve Him, and those who fear Him, small and great alike!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/5-13.htm">Revelation 5:13</a></span><br />And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/2-13.htm">Luke 2:13-14</a></span><br />And suddenly there appeared with the angel a great multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying: / “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/1-6.htm">Hebrews 1:6</a></span><br />And again, when God brings His firstborn into the world, He says: “Let all God’s angels worship Him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/4-8.htm">Revelation 4:8</a></span><br />And each of the four living creatures had six wings and was covered with eyes all around and within. Day and night they never stop saying: “Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-1.htm">Revelation 19:1</a></span><br />After this I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude in heaven, shouting: “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/1-10.htm">Ephesians 1:10</a></span><br />as a plan for the fullness of time, to bring all things in heaven and on earth together in Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/1-16.htm">Colossians 1:16</a></span><br />For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/7-11.htm">Revelation 7:11-12</a></span><br />And all the angels stood around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures. And they fell facedown before the throne and worshiped God, / saying, “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength be to our God forever and ever! Amen.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/14-7.htm">Revelation 14:7</a></span><br />And he said in a loud voice, “Fear God and give Him glory, because the hour of His judgment has come. Worship the One who made the heavens and the earth and the sea and the springs of waters.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/44-23.htm">Isaiah 44:23</a></span><br />Sing for joy, O heavens, for the LORD has done this; shout aloud, O depths of the earth. Break forth in song, O mountains, you forests and all your trees. For the LORD has redeemed Jacob, and revealed His glory in Israel.<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="/isaiah/6-3.htm">Isaiah 6:3</a></span><br />And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-6.htm">Nehemiah 9:6</a></span><br />You alone are the LORD. You created the heavens, the highest heavens with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to all things, and the host of heaven worships You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/3-28.htm">Daniel 3:28</a></span><br />Nebuchadnezzar declared, “Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who has sent His angel and delivered His servants who trusted in Him. They violated the king’s command and risked their lives rather than serve or worship any god except their own God.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Praise you the LORD. Praise you the LORD from the heavens: praise him in the heights.</p><p class="hdg">praise ye the Lord.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/89-5.htm">Psalm 89:5</a></b></br> And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O LORD: thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/146-1.htm">Psalm 146:1</a></b></br> Praise ye the LORD. Praise the LORD, O my soul.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/49-13.htm">Isaiah 49:13</a></b></br> 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.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/147-20.htm">Hallelujah</a> <a href="/psalms/147-8.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/psalms/114-6.htm">Heights</a> <a href="/psalms/144-7.htm">High</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-14.htm">Hights</a> <a href="/psalms/147-20.htm">Jah</a> <a href="/psalms/144-14.htm">Places</a> <a href="/psalms/147-20.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/147-20.htm">Praised</a> <a href="/psalms/108-4.htm">Skies</a> <a href="/psalms/147-20.htm">Yah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/148-14.htm">Hallelujah</a> <a href="/psalms/148-4.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/psalms/148-9.htm">Heights</a> <a href="/psalms/148-13.htm">High</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-14.htm">Hights</a> <a href="/psalms/148-14.htm">Jah</a> <a href="/psalms/148-6.htm">Places</a> <a href="/psalms/148-2.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/148-13.htm">Praised</a> <a href="/psalms/148-4.htm">Skies</a> <a href="/psalms/148-14.htm">Yah</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 148</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/148-1.htm">The psalmist exhorts the celestial</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/148-7.htm">The terrestrial</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/148-11.htm">And the rational creatures to praise God</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/148.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/148.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Hallelujah!</b><br>The term "Hallelujah" is a transliteration of the Hebrew phrase "Hallelu Yah," meaning "Praise the LORD." It is a call to worship and an expression of joy and gratitude. This exclamation is used frequently in the Psalms and is a universal call to all creation to worship God. The use of "Hallelujah" in the Psalms often marks a transition to a section of praise, emphasizing the importance of worship in the life of the believer.<p><b>Praise the LORD from the heavens;</b><br>This phrase calls for the celestial beings and the heavenly realms to join in the worship of God. The "heavens" refer to the sky and the abode of God, as well as the spiritual realm where angels dwell. This reflects the biblical understanding that all of creation, both seen and unseen, is called to glorify God. The heavens are often depicted in Scripture as declaring the glory of God (<a href="/psalms/19.htm">Psalm 19:1</a>), and this call to praise aligns with the cosmic order established by God.<p><b>praise Him in the highest places.</b><br>The "highest places" can be understood as the highest heavens, the realm of God's throne, and the dwelling place of the angels. This phrase emphasizes the supremacy and majesty of God, who is worthy of praise from the highest points of creation. It also connects to the New Testament, where Jesus is described as being exalted to the highest place (<a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Philippians 2:9</a>), indicating His divine authority and the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan. The call for praise in the highest places underscores the comprehensive nature of worship, encompassing all levels of creation.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The central figure of the Psalm, Yahweh is the covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal and unchanging nature.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/heavens.htm">Heavens</a></b><br>The realm above the earth, often seen as the dwelling place of God and the angels, representing the vastness and majesty of God's creation.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/h/highest_places.htm">Highest Places</a></b><br>This term can refer to the highest heavens or celestial realms, indicating the supreme and exalted nature of God's presence.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/universal_call_to_worship.htm">Universal Call to Worship</a></b><br>The psalm begins with a call to "Hallelujah," meaning "Praise the LORD." This is a universal call, inviting all of creation, starting from the heavens, to join in worship. It reminds us that worship is not limited to human beings but is a cosmic activity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_majesty_of_god.htm">The Majesty of God</a></b><br>By calling for praise from the heavens and the highest places, the psalm emphasizes God's majesty and sovereignty over all creation. This should inspire awe and reverence in our worship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/heavenly_perspective.htm">Heavenly Perspective</a></b><br>The focus on the heavens and highest places encourages believers to adopt a heavenly perspective in their daily lives, seeking to align their actions and thoughts with God's eternal purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/continuous_praise.htm">Continuous Praise</a></b><br>The structure of the psalm suggests that praise is an ongoing activity. As believers, we are called to live lives of continuous worship, acknowledging God's presence and work in every aspect of our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_of_worship.htm">Community of Worship</a></b><br>The call to praise from the heavens includes all celestial beings, reminding us that worship is a communal activity. We join with the angels and all of creation in glorifying God, fostering a sense of unity and shared purpose.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_148.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 148</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_2_3_of_angels_stay_with_god.htm">Did two-thirds of the angels remain with God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_psalm_148_5_imply_instant_creation.htm">Does the command for creation to praise God suggest a literal instant creation, conflicting with evolutionary theory? (Psalm 148:5) </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_the_bible_mention_a_firmament.htm">Why does the Bible speak of a "firmament" separating waters above and below?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_earth's_creation.htm">What does the Bible say about Earth's formation events?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/148.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(1) <span class= "bld">From the heavens . . . in the heights.--</span>Some would render <span class= "ital">ye of the heavens, </span>but the parallelism is in favour of the Authorised Version. "Heavens" and "heights" in this verse, and "angels" and "hosts" in the next, are analogously parallel. The heights contain the heavens (comp. <a href="/job/16-19.htm" title="Also now, behold, my witness is in heaven, and my record is on high.">Job 16:19</a>; <a href="/job/25-2.htm" title="Dominion and fear are with him, he makes peace in his high places.">Job 25:2</a>), as the hosts embrace the angels or messengers of God (<a href="/joshua/5-14.htm" title="And he said, No; but as captain of the host of the LORD am I now come. And Joshua fell on his face to the earth, and did worship, and said to him, What said my Lord to his servant?">Joshua 5:14</a>); the larger term being in such case placed synthetically last. The prepositions thus keep their full meaning. <span class= "ital">From </span>the heavens, or <span class= "ital">from </span>a choir in the heights, comes the burst of angelic praise.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/148.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 1.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Praise ye the Lord. Praise ye the Lord from the heavens</span>; <span class="accented">i</span>.<span class="accented">e</span>. beginning at the heavens, making them the primary source from which the praises are to be drawn (comp. ver. 7). <span class="cmt_word">Praise him in the heights</span>; <span class="accented">in excelsis</span> (Vulgate). In the upper tenons, or the most exalted regions of his creation. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/148-1.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">Hallelujah!</span><br /><span class="heb">הַ֥לְלוּ</span> <span class="translit">(hal·lū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1984.htm">Strong's 1984: </a> </span><span class="str2">To shine</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Praise</span><br /><span class="heb">הַֽלְל֣וּ</span> <span class="translit">(hal·lū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1984.htm">Strong's 1984: </a> </span><span class="str2">To shine</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְ֭הוָה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from</span><br /><span class="heb">מִן־</span> <span class="translit">(min-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> </span><span class="str2">A part of, from, out of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the heavens;</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשָּׁמַ֑יִם</span> <span class="translit">(haš·šā·ma·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8064.htm">Strong's 8064: </a> </span><span class="str2">Heaven, sky</span><br /><br /><span class="word">praise</span><br /><span class="heb">הַֽ֝לְל֗וּהוּ</span> <span class="translit">(hal·lū·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1984.htm">Strong's 1984: </a> </span><span class="str2">To shine</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Him in the highest places.</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּמְּרוֹמִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(bam·mə·rō·w·mîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4791.htm">Strong's 4791: </a> </span><span class="str2">Altitude</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/148-1.htm">Psalm 148:1 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/148-1.htm">Psalm 148:1 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/148-1.htm">Psalm 148:1 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/148-1.htm">Psalm 148:1 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/148-1.htm">Psalm 148:1 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/148-1.htm">Psalm 148:1 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/148-1.htm">Psalm 148:1 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/148-1.htm">Psalm 148:1 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/148-1.htm">Psalm 148:1 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/148-1.htm">Psalm 148:1 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/148-1.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 148:1 Praise Yah! 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