King James Version
Psalms 149:2 in the King James Version says “Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 149 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.”
Psalms 149:2 · KJV
Praise ye the LORD. Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints. Praise: Heb. Halleluiah
Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.
Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp. in: or, with the pipe
For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“rejoice”
H8055probably to brighten up, i.e., (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome
“Let Israel”
H3478he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
“him let the children”
H1121a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
“be joyful”
H1523properly, to spin round (under the influence of any violent emotion), i.e., usually rejoice, or (as cringing) fear
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