Psalms 66:1

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

To the chief Musician{H8764)}, A Song or Psalm. Make a joyful noise{H8685)} unto God, all ye lands:

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

לַ֭מְנַצֵּחַ שִׁ֣יר מִזְמ֑וֹר הָרִ֥יעוּ לֵ֝אלֹהִים כָּל־הָאָֽרֶץ׃

Transliteration

To the mənaṣṣēaḥ šîr mizmôr hārîʿû to ʾĕlōhîm all-the ʾāreṣ

Grammar Details

*mənaṣṣēaḥ*: preposition lamed + definite article + participle masculine singular - to the director/chief musician
*šîr*: noun masculine singular construct - song of
*mizmôr*: noun masculine singular - psalm/melody
*hārîʿû*: verb hiphil imperative masculine plural - shout/make a joyful noise
*ʾĕlōhîm*: noun masculine plural - God (despite plural form, treated as singular)
*ʾāreṣ*: noun feminine singular - earth/land/ground

Word Meanings

*mənaṣṣēaḥ*: choirmaster/director/chief musician/the one who leads
*šîr*: song/musical piece
*mizmôr*: psalm/composition with musical accompaniment
*hārîʿû*: shout in triumph/make a joyful noise/raise a shout
*ʾĕlōhîm*: God/gods/divine beings
*ʾāreṣ*: earth/land/territory/ground

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About this Translation

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

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🎯 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.

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Readability

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Concordance compatibility: Strong's numbers map to widely available concordances and lexicons for deeper study.

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High concordance with source wording
Well-suited for in-depth word studies and exegesis
Widely recognized and referenced KJV text

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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 100:1 : 1 A Psalm of praise. Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.
Ps 81:1 : 1 To the chief Musician{H8764)} upon Gittith, A Psalm of Asaph. Sing aloud{H8685)} unto God our strength: make a joyful noise{H8685)} unto the God of Jacob.
Ps 98:4 : 4 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.
Ps 95:1-2 : 1 O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. 2 Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.
Ps 96:1 : 1 O sing unto the LORD a new song: sing unto the LORD, all the earth.
1 Chr 15:28 : 28 Thus all Israel brought up the ark of the covenant of the LORD with shouting, and with sound of the cornet, and with trumpets, and with cymbals, making a noise with psalteries and harps.
1 Chr 16:23-24 : 23 Sing unto the LORD, all the earth; shew forth from day to day his salvation. 24 Declare his glory among the heathen; his marvellous works among all nations.
Ps 117:1-2 : 1 O praise the LORD, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people. 2 For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the LORD endureth for ever. Praise ye the LORD.
Ps 150:6 : 6 Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.
Isa 24:16 : 16 From the uttermost part of the earth have we heard songs, even glory to the righteous. But I said, My leanness, my leanness, woe unto me! the treacherous dealers have dealt treacherously; yea, the treacherous dealers have dealt very treacherously.

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Ps 100:1-2
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1A Psalm of praise. Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.
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4Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.
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Ps 81:1
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1To the chief Musician{H8764)} upon Gittith, A Psalm of Asaph. Sing aloud{H8685)} unto God our strength: make a joyful noise{H8685)} unto the God of Jacob.
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Ps 95:1-2
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1O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.
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Ps 47:6-7
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6Sing praises{H8761)} to God, sing praises{H8761)}: sing praises{H8761)} unto our King, sing praises{H8761)}.
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Ps 66:4
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Ps 149:1-3
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3Let the people praise{H8686)} thee, O God; let all the people praise{H8686)} thee.
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Ps 147:7
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1 Chr 16:23
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