Dictionary of Bible Themes  »  8000 The life of the believer  »  8600 Prayer and worship of the believer  »  8664 praise  »  8667 praise, examples of

Scripture provides many examples of individuals who praised God. These examples illustrate the variety of ways and methods in which God can be praised, as well as the motivation for that praise.

OT examples of those who praised God

Melchizedek

Genesis 14:18-20

Moses

Exodus 15:1-2

Jethro

Exodus 18:9-10

David

1 Chronicles 29:10-13

Ezra

Nehemiah 8:6

NT examples of those who praised God

Jesus Christ

Luke 10:21

Zechariah

Luke 1:67-68

The shepherds

Luke 2:20

Simeon

Luke 2:28

The disciples

Luke 19:37; Acts 2:46-47 See also Luke 24:50-53; Acts 16:25

Those who were healed by Jesus Christ

Luke 18:35-43; Acts 3:1-10

The citizens of heaven

Revelation 15:2-3

See also

2039  Christ, joy of
5088  David, character
8609  prayer as praise & thanksgiving
9412  heaven, worship & service