Psalms 148:1

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the LORD from the heavens: praise him in the heights.

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

הַ֥לְלוּ יָ֨הּ ׀ הַֽלְל֣וּ אֶת־יְ֭הוָה מִן־הַשָּׁמַ֑יִם הֽ͏ַ֝לְל֗וּהוּ בַּמְּרוֹמִֽים׃

Transliteration

Hallelû Yāh hallelû ʾet-YHWH min-haššāmayim hallelûhû bameromîm

Grammar Details

*Hallelû*: imperative, plural - praise
*Yāh*: proper noun, abbreviated form of YHWH
*hallelû*: imperative, plural - praise
*ʾet*: direct object marker
*YHWH*: proper noun, divine name
*min*: preposition - from
*haššāmayim*: definite noun, masculine plural - the heavens
*hallelûhû*: imperative plural with 3rd person masculine singular suffix - praise him
*bameromîm*: preposition + definite noun, masculine plural - in the heights

Word Meanings

*Hallelû*: praise/celebrate/extol
*min*: from/out of
*haššāmayim*: heavens/sky
*meromîm*: heights/high places/elevated regions

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About this Translation

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Formal EquivalenceSource: King James VersionBest for: Original-language word studies

🎯 Translation Approach

Classic King James Version text presented with Strong's numbering to link English words to their underlying Hebrew and Greek terms. Prioritizes literal/formal correspondence while enabling original-language word study.

Word-for-word

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Readability

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💎 Distinctive Features

Integrated Strong's numbering: Each English term is keyed to a Strong's number, enabling direct lookup of the underlying Hebrew or Greek word.
KJV text basis: Employs the classic King James Version wording known for formal equivalence and literary style.
Study-focused layout: Optimized for research and analysis, prioritizing lexical access over uninterrupted readability.
Concordance compatibility: Strong's numbers map to widely available concordances and lexicons for deeper study.

✅ Strengths

Strong linkage to original Hebrew/Greek via Strong's numbers
High concordance with source wording
Well-suited for in-depth word studies and exegesis
Widely recognized and referenced KJV text

⚠️ Considerations

Archaic language can be difficult for modern readers
Reference numbers can disrupt continuous reading
Less suitable for public or devotional reading compared to modern translations

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Referenced Verses

Ps 69:34 : 34 Let the heaven and earth praise{H8762)} him, the seas, and every thing that moveth{H8802)} therein.
Ps 89:5 : 5 And the heavens shall praise{H8686)} thy wonders, O LORD: thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints.
Luke 2:13-14 : 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
Rev 19:1-6 : 1 And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the Lord our God: 2 For true and righteous are his judgments: for he hath judged the great whore, which did corrupt the earth with her fornication, and hath avenged the blood of his servants at her hand. 3 And again they said, Alleluia. And her smoke rose up for ever and ever. 4 And the four and twenty elders and the four beasts fell down and worshipped God that sat on the throne, saying, Amen; Alleluia. 5 And a voice came out of the throne, saying, Praise our God, all ye his servants, and ye that fear him, both small and great. 6 And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.
Isa 49:13 : 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.
Matt 21:9 : 9 And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.
Ps 146:1 : 1 Praise ye the LORD. Praise the LORD, O my soul.

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