He has raised up a horn for His people, the praise of all His saints, of Israel, a people near to Him. Hallelujah! He has raised up a horn for His peopleThe phrase "raised up a horn" is a metaphor deeply rooted in ancient Near Eastern culture, symbolizing strength, power, and victory. The "horn" often represents the might of an animal, such as a bull, which uses its horns for defense and dominance. In the Hebrew context, the word "horn" (קֶרֶן, qeren) signifies not only physical strength but also a divinely granted authority or kingship. This imagery is used throughout the Old Testament to denote God's provision of strength and deliverance for His people. Historically, the raising of a horn can be seen as God elevating a leader or a savior, such as King David, who was anointed to lead and protect Israel. In a broader theological sense, Christians see this as a prophetic reference to Jesus Christ, the ultimate "horn" of salvation, who was raised up to deliver His people from sin and death. the praise of all His saints
The term "praise" (תְּהִלָּה, tehillah) in Hebrew is a call to worship and glorify God. It is an expression of adoration and reverence, acknowledging God's sovereignty and goodness. "Saints" (חֲסִידָיו, chasidav) refers to God's faithful ones, those who are set apart for His purposes. In the Old Testament, this term often describes the Israelites, God's chosen people, who are called to live in covenant relationship with Him. In the New Testament context, "saints" extends to all believers in Christ, who are sanctified by faith. The phrase emphasizes that God's acts of salvation and strength are reasons for His people to offer continuous praise, uniting them in worship and testimony of His greatness. of Israel, a people near to Him
"Israel" (יִשְׂרָאֵל, Yisra'el) is the name given to Jacob after wrestling with God, and it represents the nation descended from him. Israel is historically and theologically significant as God's chosen nation, through whom He revealed His law and promises. The phrase "a people near to Him" underscores the intimate relationship between God and Israel. In the ancient world, proximity to a deity was a sign of favor and blessing. For Israel, being "near" to God meant enjoying His protection, guidance, and presence. This nearness is not just geographical or physical but spiritual and covenantal. In the New Testament, this nearness is extended to all who are in Christ, as believers are brought near to God through the blood of Jesus, forming a new covenant community that transcends ethnic and national boundaries. Hallelujah!
The word "Hallelujah" (הַלְלוּיָהּ, hallelujah) is a Hebrew expression meaning "Praise the Lord." It is a call to worship and an exclamation of joy and reverence. This word is a compound of "hallel" (praise) and "Yah" (a shortened form of Yahweh, the name of God). "Hallelujah" is a universal call to all creation to recognize and honor the Creator. In the context of Psalm 148, it serves as a fitting conclusion, encapsulating the psalm's theme of creation's praise to God. It invites all readers and believers to join in the eternal chorus of worship, acknowledging God's majesty, power, and love. This call to praise is timeless, resonating through the ages as a reminder of our purpose to glorify God in all things. Persons / Places / Events 1. GodThe central figure in this verse, who is praised for His mighty acts and His relationship with His people. 2. His PeopleRefers to the Israelites, God's chosen people, who are recipients of His favor and blessings. 3. The HornSymbolizes strength and victory, often used in the Old Testament to denote power and deliverance. 4. SaintsThe faithful followers of God, set apart for His purposes. 5. IsraelThe nation chosen by God, representing His covenant people who are near to Him. Teaching Points God's Strength and DeliveranceThe "horn" symbolizes God's power and victory. Reflect on how God has shown His strength in your life and delivered you from challenges. The Role of PraisePraise is a response to God's mighty acts. Consider how you can incorporate more praise into your daily life, acknowledging God's work in and around you. Being Set ApartAs "saints," we are called to live lives that reflect our status as God's chosen people. Evaluate areas in your life where you can better align with this calling. Nearness to GodIsrael's nearness to God is a reminder of the intimate relationship we are invited into through Christ. Seek ways to deepen your relationship with God through prayer and study. Covenant RelationshipReflect on the covenant relationship God has established with His people and how it applies to your life as a believer in Christ. Bible Study Questions 1. What does the "horn" represent in the context of Psalm 148:14, and how can this understanding impact your view of God's power in your life? 2. How does the concept of being "near to Him" challenge you to evaluate your current relationship with God? 3. In what ways can you actively participate in praising God as described in this verse? 4. How does the imagery of the "horn" in Psalm 148:14 connect to the New Testament understanding of Jesus as our Savior? 5. Reflect on a time when you experienced God's deliverance. How can this verse encourage you to share your testimony with others? Connections to Other Scriptures 1 Samuel 2:1Hannah's prayer mentions God exalting a "horn," symbolizing strength and deliverance, similar to the imagery in Psalm 148:14. Luke 1:69Zechariah's prophecy speaks of God raising a "horn of salvation" in the house of David, connecting the Old Testament imagery to the coming of Christ. Ephesians 2:13This verse speaks of being brought near to God through the blood of Christ, paralleling the idea of Israel being a people near to Him. People PsalmistPlaces JerusalemTopics Close, Exalteth, Godly, Hallelujah, Heart, Horn, Jah, Lifted, Ones, Praise, Praised, Raised, Saints, Sons, YahDictionary of Bible Themes Psalm 148:14 4654 horn
5013 heart, divine
5895 intimacy
8666 praise, manner and methods Library That Worthy Name.
James ii:7. IN the second chapter of the Epistle of James the Holy Spirit speaks of our ever blessed Lord as "that worthy Name." Precious Word! precious to every heart that knows Him and delights to exalt His glorious and worthy Name. His Name is "far above every Name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come." (Ephes. i:21.) It is "as ointment poured forth" (Song of Sol. i:3); yea, His Name alone is excellent (Psalm cxlviii:13). But according to His worth that blessed …
Arno Gaebelein—The Lord of GlorySexagesima Sunday Let them Praise the Name of the Lord for his Name Alone is Excellent; his Glory is Above the Earth and Heaven.
Let them praise the name of the Lord for His name alone is excellent; His glory is above the earth and heaven. Keine Schönheit hat die Welt [66]Angelus. 1657. trans. by Catherine Winkworth, 1855 Nothing fair on earth I see But I straightway think on Thee; Thou art fairest in mine eyes, Source in whom all beauty lies! When the golden sun forth goes, And the east before him glows, Quickly turns this heart of mine To Thy heavenly form divine. On Thy light I think at morn, With the earliest break …
Catherine Winkworth—Lyra Germanica: The Christian Year Universal Worship. --Ps. cxlviii.
Universal Worship.--Ps. cxlviii. Heralds of creation! cry,-- Praise the Lord, the Lord most high! Heaven and earth! obey the call, Praise the Lord, the Lord of all. For He spake, and forth from night Sprang the universe to light: He commanded,--Nature heard, And stood fast upon his word. Praise Him, all ye hosts above, Spirits perfected in love; Sun and Moon! your voices raise, Sing, ye stars! your Maker's praise. Earth! from all thy depths below, Ocean's hallelujahs flow, Lightning, Vapour, …
James Montgomery—Sacred Poems and Hymns Covenanting a Privilege of Believers.
Whatever attainment is made by any as distinguished from the wicked, or whatever gracious benefit is enjoyed, is a spiritual privilege. Adoption into the family of God is of this character. "He came unto his own, and his own received him not. But as many as received him, to them gave he power (margin, or, the right; or, privilege) to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name."[617] And every co-ordinate benefit is essentially so likewise. The evidence besides, that Covenanting …
John Cunningham—The Ordinance of Covenanting Purposes of God.
In discussing this subject I shall endeavor to show, I. What I understand by the purposes of God. Purposes, in this discussion, I shall use as synonymous with design, intention. The purposes of God must be ultimate and proximate. That is, God has and must have an ultimate end. He must purpose to accomplish something by his works and providence, which he regards as a good in itself, or as valuable to himself, and to being in general. This I call his ultimate end. That God has such an end or purpose, …
Charles Grandison Finney—Systematic Theology The Royal Marriage Feast.
PART I.--THE WEDDING GUESTS. "And Jesus answered, and spake unto them again by parables, and said, The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son, and sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come. Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage. But they made light of …
William Arnot—The Parables of Our Lord The Fourth Commandment
Remember the Sabbath-day to keep it holy. Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work: but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God; in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maid-servant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates. For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day; wherefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath-day and hallowed it. Exod 20: 8-11. This …
Thomas Watson—The Ten Commandments The Birth of Jesus Proclaimed by Angels to the Shepherds.
(Near Bethlehem, b.c. 5.) ^C Luke II. 8-20. ^c 8 And there were shepherds in the same country [they were in the same fields from which David had been called to tend God's Israel, or flock] abiding in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock. [When the flock is too far from the village to lead it to the fold at night, these shepherds still so abide with it in the field, even in the dead of winter.] 9 And an angel of the Lord stood by them [He stood upon the earth at their side, and did …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel Psalms
The piety of the Old Testament Church is reflected with more clearness and variety in the Psalter than in any other book of the Old Testament. It constitutes the response of the Church to the divine demands of prophecy, and, in a less degree, of law; or, rather, it expresses those emotions and aspirations of the universal heart which lie deeper than any formal demand. It is the speech of the soul face to face with God. Its words are as simple and unaffected as human words can be, for it is the genius …
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