King James Version
Psalms 147:7 in the King James Version says “Sing unto the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp unto our God:” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 147 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Sing unto the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp unto our God:”
Psalms 147:7 · KJV
Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite. his: Heb. of his understanding there is no number
The LORD lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground.
Sing unto the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp unto our God:
Who covereth the heaven with clouds, who prepareth rain for the earth, who maketh grass to grow upon the mountains.
He giveth to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry.
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“Sing”
H6030properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e., pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout,
“unto the LORD”
H3068(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
“with thanksgiving”
H8426properly, an extension of the hand, i.e., (by implication) avowal, or (usually) adoration; specifically, a choir of worshippers
“sing praise”
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 our God”
H430gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
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