King James Version
Psalms 149:3 in the King James Version says “Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp. in: or, with the pipe” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 149 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp. in: or, with the pipe”
Psalms 149:3 · 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.
Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“Let them 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
“his name”
H8034an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
“let them 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
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