Psalms 66:8

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

O bless{H8761)} our God, ye people, and make the voice of his praise to be heard{H8685)}:

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

בָּרְכ֖וּ עַמִּ֥ים ׀ אֱלֹהֵ֑ינוּ וְ֝הַשְׁמִ֗יעוּ ק֣וֹל תְּהִלָּתֽוֹ׃

Transliteration

bārəkû ʿammîm ʾĕlōhênû and hašmîʿû qôl təhillātô

Grammar Details

*bārəkû*: verb piel imperative masculine plural - bless
*ʿammîm*: noun masculine plural - peoples/nations
*ʾĕlōhênû*: noun masculine plural + 1st person plural suffix - our God
*hašmîʿû*: verb hiphil imperative masculine plural - cause to hear/sound aloud
*qôl*: noun masculine singular construct - voice/sound of
*təhillātô*: noun feminine singular + 3rd person masculine singular suffix - his praise

Word Meanings

*bārəkû*: bless/kneel/praise
*ʿammîm*: peoples/nations/tribes
*ʾĕlōhênû*: our God
*hašmîʿû*: cause to hear/proclaim/sound forth
*qôl*: voice/sound/noise
*təhillātô*: his praise/commendation/glory

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King James Version with Strong's Numbers

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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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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.

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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

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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

Deut 32:43 : 43 Rejoice, O ye nations, with his people: for he will avenge the blood of his servants, and will render vengeance to his adversaries, and will be merciful unto his land, and to his people.
Ps 47:1 : 1 To the chief Musician{H8764)}, A Psalm for the sons of Korah. O clap{H8798)} your hands, all ye people; shout{H8685)} unto God with the voice of triumph.
Ps 66:2 : 2 Sing forth{H8761)} the honour of his name: make{H8798)} his praise glorious.
Ps 98:4 : 4 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.
Jer 33:11 : 11 The voice of joy, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride, the voice of them that shall say, Praise the LORD of hosts: for the LORD is good; for his mercy endureth for ever: and of them that shall bring the sacrifice of praise into the house of the LORD. For I will cause to return the captivity of the land, as at the first, saith the LORD.
Rom 15:10-11 : 10 And again he saith, Rejoice, ye Gentiles, with his people. 11 And again, Praise the Lord, all ye Gentiles; and laud him, all ye people.
Rev 5:11-14 : 11 And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands; 12 Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing. 13 And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever. 14 And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever.
Rev 19:1 : 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:
Rev 19:5-6 : 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.

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1To the chief Musician{H8764)} on Neginoth, A Psalm or Song. God be merciful{H8799)} unto us, and bless{H8762)} us; and cause his face to shine{H8686)} upon us; Selah.
2That thy way may be known{H8800)} upon earth, thy saving health among all nations.
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6Then shall the earth yield{H8804)} her increase; and God, even our own God, shall bless{H8762)} us.
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47Save us, O LORD our God, and gather us from among the heathen, to give thanks unto thy holy name, and to triumph in thy praise.
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Ps 68:35
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Ps 66:4
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Ps 66:16
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Ps 79:13
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