King James Version
Psalms 150:5 in the King James Version says “Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high sounding cymbals.” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 150 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high sounding cymbals.”
Psalms 150:5 · KJV
Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp. trumpet: or, cornet
Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs. dance: or, pipe
Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high sounding cymbals.
Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.
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
“him upon the loud”
H8088something heard, i.e., a sound, rumor, announcement; abstractly, audience
“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
“him upon the high sounding”
H8643clamor, i.e., acclamation of joy or a battle-cry; especially clangor of trumpets, as an alarum
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