King James Version
Psalms 148:2 in the King James Version says “Praise ye him, all his angels: praise ye him, all his hosts.” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 148 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Praise ye him, all his angels: praise ye him, all his hosts.”
Psalms 148:2 · KJV
Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the LORD from the heavens: praise him in the heights. Praise ye the LORD. Praise: Heb. Hallelujah, etc
Praise ye him, all his angels: praise ye him, all his hosts.
Praise ye him, sun and moon: praise him, all ye stars of light.
Praise him, ye heavens of heavens, and ye waters that be above the heavens.
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
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
“ye him all his angels”
H4397a messenger; specifically, of god, i.e., an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
“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
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
“ye him all his hosts”
H6635a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (speci
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