King James Version
Psalms 132:16 in the King James Version says “I will also clothe her priests with salvation: and her saints shall shout aloud for joy.” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 132 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“I will also clothe her priests with salvation: and her saints shall shout aloud for joy.”
Psalms 132:16 · KJV
This is my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it.
I will abundantly bless her provision: I will satisfy her poor with bread. abundantly: or, surely
I will also clothe her priests with salvation: and her saints shall shout aloud for joy.
There will I make the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a lamp for mine anointed. lamp: or, candle
His enemies will I clothe with shame: but upon himself shall his crown flourish.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“her priests”
H3548literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
“I will also clothe”
H3847properly, wrap around, i.e., (by implication) to put on a garment or clothe (oneself, or another), literally or figuratively
“shall shout aloud”
H7442properly, to creak (or emit a stridulous sound), i.e., to shout (usually for joy)
“shall shout aloud”
H7442properly, to creak (or emit a stridulous sound), i.e., to shout (usually for joy)
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