Psalms 148 · Verse 13

Psalms 148:13

Let them praise the name of the Lord: for his name alone is excellent; his glory is above the earth and heaven.
Psalms 148:13, King James Version

Psalms 148:13 in other translations

BSBLet them praise the name of the LORD, for His name alone is exalted; His splendor is above the earth and the heavens.
WEBLet them praise the LORD’s name, for his name alone is exalted. His glory is above the earth and the heavens.
ASVLet them praise the name of Jehovah; For his name alone is exalted; His glory is above the earth and the heavens.
YLTThey praise the name of Jehovah, For His name alone hath been set on high, His honour is above earth and heavens.
DARBYLet them praise the name of Jehovah: for his name alone is exalted; his majesty is above the earth and the heavens.
BBELet them give glory to the name of the Lord: for his name only is to be praised: his kingdom is over the earth and the heaven.
WebsterLet them praise the name of the LORD: for his name alone is excellent; his glory is above the earth and heaven.

What does Psalms 148:13 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
13. Let them--all mentioned. excellent--or, exalted (Is 12:4). his glory--majesty (Psa 45:3). above the earth and heaven--Their united splendors fail to match His.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 13 Let them - All already specified, praise the name of Jehovah, because he excels all beings: and his glory, as seen in creating, preserving, and governing all things, is על al, upon or over, the earth and heaven. All space and place, as well as the beings found in them, show forth the manifold wisdom and goodness of God.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalms 148:7-14

Even in this world, dark and bad as it is, God is praised. The powers of nature, be they ever so strong, so stormy, do what God appoints them, and no more. Those that rebel against God's word, show themselves to be more violent than even the stormy winds, yet they fulfil it. View the surface of the earth, mountains and all hills; from the barren tops of some, and the fruitful tops of others, we may fetch matter for…

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Psalms 148:13 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

יְהַלְל֤וּ\׀ye.ha.Lulet them praiseH1984
אֶת\־'et-<obj.>H853
שֵׁ֬םshem[the] name ofH8034
יְהוָ֗הYah.wehYahwehH3068
כִּֽי\־ki-forH3588
נִשְׂגָּ֣בnis.Gav[is] exaltedH7682
שְׁמ֣וֹshe.Moname hisH8034
לְבַדּ֑וֹle.va.Doto only himH905
ה֝וֹד֗וֹho.Dosplendor hisH1935
עַל\־'al-[is] aboveH5921
אֶ֥רֶץ'E.retzearthH776
וְשָׁמָֽיִם\׃ve.sha.Ma.yimand heavenH8064

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Psalms 148:13

  • Psalms 8:1

    To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm of David. O Lord our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens.

  • Psalms 113:4

    The Lord is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens.

  • Psalms 8:9

    O Lord our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth!

  • Isaiah 12:4

    And in that day shall ye say, Praise the Lord, call upon his name, declare his doings among the people, make mention that his name is exalted.

  • Psalms 99:3-4

    Let them praise thy great and terrible name; for it is holy. The king’s strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity, thou executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob.

  • Philippians 3:8

    Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,

  • Psalms 99:9

    Exalt the Lord our God, and worship at his holy hill; for the Lord our God is holy.

  • Isaiah 6:3

    And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory.

  • 1 Peter 3:22

    Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him.

  • Song of Solomon 5:16

    His mouth is most sweet: yea, he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem.

  • Isaiah 33:5

    The Lord is exalted; for he dwelleth on high: he hath filled Zion with judgment and righteousness.

  • 1 Chronicles 29:11

    Thine, O Lord, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine; thine is the kingdom, O Lord, and thou art exalted as head above all.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
for his name.
8:1,9; 99:3,4,9; So 5:9,16; Isa 6:3; Zec 9:17; Php 3:8
excellent. Heb. exalted.
1Ch 29:11; Isa 12:4; 33:5; Mt 6:13
glory.
57:6; 72:19; 108:4; 113:4; Eph 4:10; 1Pe 3:22

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Context

  • Psalms 148:12

    Both young men, and maidens; old men, and children:

  • Psalms 148:13

    Let them praise the name of the Lord: for his name alone is excellent; his glory is above the earth and heaven.

  • Psalms 148:14

    He also exalteth the horn of his people, the praise of all his saints; even of the children of Israel, a people near unto him. Praise ye the Lord.

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Psalms 148:13 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Alaben el nombre de Jehová, porque sólo su nombre es elevado; su gloria es sobre tierra y cielos.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Qu’ils louent le nom de l’ Éternel! car son nom seul est haut élevé; sa majesté est au-dessus de la terre et des cieux.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Loben sollen sie den Namen Jehovas! Denn sein Name ist hoch erhaben, er allein; seine Majestät ist über Erde und Himmel.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		quia exaltatum est nomen ejus solius.