Psalms 149:1

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Praise ye the LORD. Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints.

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

הַ֥לְלוּיָ֨הּ ׀ שִׁ֣ירוּ לַֽ֭יהוָה שִׁ֣יר חָדָ֑שׁ תְּ֝הִלָּת֗וֹ בִּקְהַ֥ל חֲסִידִֽים׃

Transliteration

hallelujāh ׀ šîrû to-YHWH šîr ḥādāš təhillātô in-qəhal ḥăsîdîm

Grammar Details

*hallelujāh*: imperative, masculine plural + divine name - praise YAH
*šîrû*: imperative, masculine plural - sing!
*YHWH*: divine name with preposition lamed - to/for YHWH
*šîr*: noun, masculine singular construct - song of
*ḥādāš*: adjective, masculine singular - new
*təhillātô*: noun, feminine singular + 3rd person masculine singular suffix - his praise
*qəhal*: noun, masculine singular construct with preposition bet - in assembly/congregation of
*ḥăsîdîm*: noun, masculine plural - faithful ones/godly ones/saints

Word Meanings

*hallelujāh*: praise the LORD/praise YAH
*šîr*: song/psalm
*ḥădāš*: new/fresh/renewed
*təhillātô*: his praise/his glory/his fame
*qəhal*: assembly/congregation/gathering
*ḥăsîdîm*: godly ones/faithful ones/saints/those showing covenant loyalty

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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 89:5 : 5 And the heavens shall praise{H8686)} thy wonders, O LORD: thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints.
Ps 33:3 : 3 Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise.
Ps 35:18 : 18 I will give thee thanks in the great congregation: I will praise{H8762)} thee among much people.
Ps 68:26 : 26 Bless{H8761)} ye God in the congregations, even the Lord, from the fountain of Israel.
Ps 22:22 : 22 I will declare thy name unto my brethren: in the midst of the congregation will I praise thee.
Ps 22:25 : 25 My praise shall be of thee in the great congregation: I will pay my vows before them that fear him.
Ps 96:1 : 1 O sing unto the LORD a new song: sing unto the LORD, all the earth.
Ps 98:1 : 1 A Psalm. O sing unto the LORD a new song; for he hath done marvellous things: his right hand, and his holy arm, hath gotten him the victory.
Ps 111:1 : 1 Praise ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation.
Ps 116:18 : 18 I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people,
Ps 144:9 : 9 I will sing a new song unto thee, O God: upon a psaltery and an instrument of ten strings will I sing praises unto thee.
Ps 148:1 : 1 Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the LORD from the heavens: praise him in the heights.
Isa 42:10 : 10 Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise from the end of the earth, ye that go down to the sea, and all that is therein; the isles, and the inhabitants thereof.
Heb 2:12 : 12 Saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee.
Rev 5:9 : 9 And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;

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