King James Version
Psalms 135:3 in the King James Version says “Praise the LORD; for the LORD is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant.” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 135 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Praise the LORD; for the LORD is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant.”
Psalms 135:3 · KJV
Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the name of the LORD; praise him, O ye servants of the LORD.
Ye that stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God,
Praise the LORD; for the LORD is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant.
For the LORD hath chosen Jacob unto himself, and Israel for his peculiar treasure.
For I know that the LORD is great, and that our Lord is above all gods.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“Praise”
H1984to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence, to make a show, to boast; and thus to be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causativ
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
“is good”
H2896good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good
“for the LORD”
H3068(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
“sing praises”
H2167properly, to touch the strings or parts of a musical instrument, i.e., play upon it; to make music, accompanied by the voice; hence to celebrate in so
“unto his name”
H8034an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
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