Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version And he has raised up for his people a horn, the praise of all his faithful servants, of Israel, the people close to his heart. Praise the LORD. New Living Translation He has made his people strong, honoring his faithful ones— the people of Israel who are close to him. Praise the LORD! English Standard Version He has raised up a horn for his people, praise for all his saints, for the people of Israel who are near to him. Praise the LORD! Berean Standard Bible He has raised up a horn for His people, the praise of all His saints, of Israel, a people near to Him. Hallelujah! Berean Literal Bible For He has raised up the horn of His people, the praise from all His saints, from the sons of Israel, a people near to Him. Praise YAH! King James Bible He also exalteth the horn of his people, the praise of all his saints; even of the children of Israel, a people near unto him. Praise ye the LORD. New King James Version And He has exalted the horn of His people, The praise of all His saints— Of the children of Israel, A people near to Him. Praise the LORD! New American Standard Bible And He has lifted up a horn for His people, Praise for all His godly ones, For the sons of Israel, a people near to Him. Praise the LORD! NASB 1995 And He has lifted up a horn for His people, Praise for all His godly ones; Even for the sons of Israel, a people near to Him. Praise the LORD! NASB 1977 And He has lifted up a horn for His people, Praise for all His godly ones; Even for the sons of Israel, a people near to Him. Praise the LORD! Legacy Standard Bible And He has raised up a horn for His people, Praise for all His holy ones; For the sons of Israel, a people near to Him. Praise Yah! Amplified Bible He has lifted up a horn for His people [giving them strength, prosperity, dignity, and preeminence], Praise for all His godly ones; For the people of Israel, a people near to Him. Praise the LORD! (Hallelujah!) Berean Annotated Bible He has raised up a horn for His people, the praise of all His saints, of Israel (he wrestles with God), a people near to Him. Hallelujah! Christian Standard Bible He has raised up a horn for his people, resulting in praise to all his faithful ones, to the Israelites, the people close to him. Hallelujah! Holman Christian Standard Bible He has raised up a horn for His people, resulting in praise to all His godly ones, to the Israelites, the people close to Him. Hallelujah! American Standard Version And he hath lifted up the horn of his people, The praise of all his saints; Even of the children of Israel, a people near unto him. Praise ye Jehovah. Contemporary English Version Like a bull with mighty horns, the LORD protects his faithful nation Israel, because they belong to him. Shout praises to the LORD! English Revised Version And he hath lifted up the horn of his people, the praise of all his saints; even of the children of Israel, a people near unto him. Praise ye the LORD. GOD'S WORD® Translation He has given his people a strong leader, someone praiseworthy for his faithful ones, for the people of Israel, the people who are close to him. Hallelujah! Good News Translation He made his nation strong, so that all his people praise him--the people of Israel, so dear to him. Praise the LORD! International Standard Version He has raised up a source of strength for his people, an object of praise for all of his holy ones, that is, for the people of Israel who are near him. Hallelujah! NET Bible He has made his people victorious, and given all his loyal followers reason to praise--the Israelites, the people who are close to him. Praise the LORD! New Heart English Bible He has lifted up the horn of his people, the praise of all his faithful ones; even of the children of Israel, a people near to him. Praise the LORD. Webster's Bible Translation He also exalteth the horn of his people, the praise of all his saints; even of the children of Israel, a people near to him. Praise ye the LORD. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHe has raised up a horn for His people, the praise of all His saints, of Israel, a people near to Him. Hallelujah! World English Bible He has lifted up the horn of his people, the praise of all his saints, even of the children of Israel, a people near to him. Praise Yah! Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd He exalts the horn of His people, "" The praise of all His saints, "" Of the sons of Israel, "" A people near Him. Praise YAH! Berean Literal Bible For He has raised up the horn of His people, the praise from all His saints, from the sons of Israel, a people near to Him. Praise YAH! Young's Literal Translation And He exalteth the horn of His people, The praise of all His saints, Of the sons of Israel, a people near Him. Praise ye Jah! Smith's Literal Translation And he will lift up the horn to his people, praise to all his godly ones; to the sons of Israel a people drawing near to him. Praise ye Jah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe praise of him is above heaven and earth: and he hath exalted the horn of his people. A hymn to all his saints: to the children of Israel, a people approaching to him. Alleluia. Catholic Public Domain Version Confession of him is beyond heaven and earth, and he has exalted the horn of his people. A hymn to all his holy ones, to the sons of Israel, to a people close to him. Alleluia. New American Bible He has lifted high the horn of his people; to the praise of all his faithful, the Israelites, the people near to him. Hallelujah! New Revised Standard Version He has raised up a horn for his people, praise for all his faithful, for the people of Israel who are close to him. Praise the LORD! Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe also exalts the horn of his people, the praise of all his saints; even of the children of Israel, a people near to him. Praise the LORD. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated He raises the trumpet of his people in praise to all his righteous ones, and to the children of Israel, a people that is near to him. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And He hath lifted up a horn for His people, A praise for all His saints, Even for the children of Israel, a people near unto Him. Hallelujah. Brenton Septuagint Translation and he shall exalt the horn of his people, there is a hymn for all his saints, even of the children of Israel, a people who draw near to him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Praise the LORD From the Heavens!…13Let them praise the name of the LORD, for His name alone is exalted; His splendor is above the earth and the heavens. 14He has raised up a horn for His people, the praise of all His saints, of Israel, a people near to Him. Hallelujah! Cross References He has raised up a horn for His people, 1 Samuel 2:10 Those who oppose the LORD will be shattered. He will thunder from heaven against them. The LORD will judge the ends of the earth and will give power to His king. He will exalt the horn of His anointed.” Psalm 132:17 There I will make a horn grow for David; I have prepared a lamp for My anointed one. Luke 1:69 He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant David, the praise of all His saints, Psalm 30:4 Sing to the LORD, O you His saints, and praise His holy name. Psalm 149:1 Hallelujah! Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise in the assembly of the godly. Psalm 145:10 All You have made will give You thanks, O LORD, and Your saints will bless You. of Israel, a people near to Him. Deuteronomy 4:7 For what nation is great enough to have a god as near to them as the LORD our God is to us whenever we call on Him? Psalm 65:4 Blessed is the one You choose and bring near to dwell in Your courts! We are filled with the goodness of Your house, the holiness of Your temple. Psalm 73:28 But as for me, it is good to draw near to God. I have made the Lord GOD my refuge, that I may proclaim all Your works. Hallelujah! Revelation 19:1 After this I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude in heaven, shouting: “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God! Psalm 150:6 Let everything that has breath praise the LORD! Hallelujah! Psalm 146:1 Hallelujah! Praise the LORD, O my soul. Deuteronomy 26:19 that He will set you high in praise and name and honor above all the nations He has made, and that you will be a holy people to the LORD your God, as He has promised. Isaiah 61:9 Their descendants will be known among the nations, and their offspring among the peoples. All who see them will acknowledge that they are a people the LORD has blessed. Isaiah 62:12 And they will be called the Holy People, the Redeemed of The LORD; and you will be called Sought Out, A City Not Forsaken. 1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. Treasury of Scripture He also exalts the horn of his people, the praise of all his saints; even of the children of Israel, a people near to him. Praise you the LORD. exalteth Psalm 75:10 All the horns of the wicked also will I cut off; but the horns of the righteous shall be exalted. Psalm 89:17 For thou art the glory of their strength: and in thy favour our horn shall be exalted. Psalm 92:10 But my horn shalt thou exalt like the horn of an unicorn: I shall be anointed with fresh oil. the praise Psalm 145:10 All thy works shall praise thee, O LORD; and thy saints shall bless thee. Psalm 149:9 To execute upon them the judgment written: this honour have all his saints. Praise ye the LORD. Luke 2:32 A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel. a people Exodus 19:5,6 Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine: … Deuteronomy 4:7 For what nation is there so great, who hath God so nigh unto them, as the LORD our God is in all things that we call upon him for? Ephesians 2:13,17,19 But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ… Jump to Previous Children Close Exalteth Godly Hallelujah Heart High Horn Israel Jah Lifted Ones Praise Praised Raised Saints YahJump to Next Children Close Exalteth Godly Hallelujah Heart High Horn Israel Jah Lifted Ones Praise Praised Raised Saints YahPsalm 148 1. The psalmist exhorts the celestial7. The terrestrial 11. And the rational creatures to praise God He has raised up a horn for His people The "horn" in biblical literature often symbolizes strength, power, and victory. In ancient Near Eastern cultures, horns were associated with the might of animals, such as bulls, and thus came to represent military power and authority. In this context, the horn signifies God's provision of strength and deliverance for His people. This imagery is echoed in other scriptures, such as 1 Samuel 2:10 and Luke 1:69, where the horn is associated with salvation and the coming of a powerful deliverer, ultimately pointing to Jesus Christ as the fulfillment of God's promise to raise a mighty Savior for His people. the praise of all His saints of Israel, a people near to Him Hallelujah! 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 People Refers to the Israelites, God's chosen people, who are recipients of His favor and blessings. 3. The Horn Symbolizes strength and victory, often used in the Old Testament to denote power and deliverance. 4. Saints The faithful followers of God, set apart for His purposes. 5. Israel The 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 Praise Praise 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 Apart As "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 God Israel'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 Relationship Reflect 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 and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 148:14?2. How does Psalm 148:14 encourage us to praise God in daily life? 3. What does "horn for His people" symbolize in Psalm 148:14? 4. How can Psalm 148:14 deepen our understanding of God's relationship with Israel? 5. Connect Psalm 148:14 with another scripture emphasizing God's exaltation of His people. 6. How can we apply the praise theme in Psalm 148:14 to our community? 7. How does Psalm 148:14 emphasize the unique relationship between God and His people, Israel? 8. What historical context influenced the writing of Psalm 148:14? 9. How does Psalm 148:14 reflect the theme of divine exaltation? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 148? 11. Why does the Book of Revelation use imagery and symbols that closely resemble earlier apocalyptic writings rather than unique divine revelation? 12. Why is God said to exalt “the horn of his people” only for Israel, excluding other nations? (Psalm 148:14) 13. Psalm 94:14 affirms God won't abandon His people, yet Israel faced multiple exiles and defeats; isn't this a historical contradiction? 14. How can an angel physically stand on land and sea simultaneously (Revelation 10:2) without defying known laws of physics? What Does Psalm 148:14 Mean He has raised up a horn for His people• “Horn” pictures God giving real, victorious strength. Just as an animal’s horn is its defense and glory, the Lord literally exalts and protects His covenant family (Psalm 18:2; 1 Samuel 2:10). • This promise points ahead to the ultimate “horn of salvation” God provided in Christ (Luke 1:69), yet it also speaks to every tangible rescue He grants His people in history (Psalm 132:17). the praise of all His saints • God’s saving action becomes the very theme of His people’s worship. When the Lord lifts us, praise naturally follows (Psalm 30:4; 149:1). • Notice the phrase “all His saints.” No believer is excluded; every redeemed heart is summoned to celebrate His faithfulness (1 Peter 2:9). of Israel • The verse anchors this promise to God’s chosen nation. Israel’s story displays how the Lord keeps His word generation after generation (Deuteronomy 7:6; Isaiah 44:21). • Yet Gentile believers are grafted into these same blessings through faith in the Jewish Messiah (Romans 9:4-5; 11:17). a people near to Him • Nearness isn’t merely sentimental; it is covenant reality. The Creator of the universe dwells in the midst of His redeemed (Deuteronomy 4:7; Psalm 65:4). • Through Christ’s blood, even those once far off are “brought near” and enjoy personal fellowship with God (Ephesians 2:13; Hebrews 10:19-22). Hallelujah! • The psalm closes with the only fitting response: “Praise the LORD!” (Psalm 150:1). • Every act of divine deliverance calls for wholehearted, vocal, corporate celebration (Revelation 19:1-6). summary Psalm 148:14 celebrates God’s undeniable intervention on behalf of His covenant people. He empowers them (“horn”), evokes their worship, centers His promise in Israel, draws them into intimate fellowship, and receives the final shout of praise. The verse assures us that the LORD’s saving strength is real, His relationship with His people is close, and His glory is worthy of unending Hallelujahs. (14) He hath . . .--Render, and he hath raised a horn for his people. Praise is for all His saints, for the sons of Israel, a people near Him.The raising of the horn evidently implies some victory, or assurance of victory, which, no doubt, gave the first impulse for this song of praise. (See Introduction). For the figure see Note, Psalm 75:4-5. The verse is a repetition of a frequent statement of the Psalms. While poetically all the universe, inanimate as well as animate, all men, heathen as well as Hebrews, can be called to sing "hallelujah," it remains as it has ever been, the covenant privilege of Israel. This explanation disposes at once of the charge which has been brought against this verse of narrowing a grand universal anthem, and ending the psalm with an anti-climax. Verse 14. - He also exalteth the horn of his people. Great as God is, his greatness does not separate him from his human creatures. On the contrary, it makes the union between himself and them closer. His might enables him to confer benefits on his people - to "exalt their horn;" i.e. to increase their glory and their strength, and set them up above their enemies. The praise of all his saints. The construction is doubtful. Some regard "praise" as in apposition with "horn," and understand that God, by exalting the "horn" (power) of his saints, exalts also their "praise" or "renown." Others imagine an ellipse, and translate, "Praise belongs to all his saints" (Kay); or, "Seemly is praise for all his saints" (Cheyne). Even of the children of Israel, a people near unto him. The "children of Israel" are nearer to God than others, since he has taken them to himself as his own peculiar people, and both "draws nigh" to them (Psalm 69:11), and draws them near to him (Jeremiah 30:21). Praise ye the Lord (comp. ver. 1).
Hebrew He has raised upוַיָּ֤רֶם (way·yā·rem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7311: To be high actively, to rise, raise a horn קֶ֨רֶן ׀ (qe·ren) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 7161: A horn, a flask, cornet, an elephant's tooth, a corner, a peak, a ray, power for His people, לְעַמּ֡וֹ (lə·‘am·mōw) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock the praise תְּהִלָּ֤ה (tə·hil·lāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8416: Praise, song of praise of all לְֽכָל־ (lə·ḵāl) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every His saints, חֲסִידָ֗יו (ḥă·sî·ḏāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 2623: Kind, pious of Israel, לִבְנֵ֣י (liḇ·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son a people עַֽם־ (‘am-) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock near to Him. קְרֹב֗וֹ (qə·rō·ḇōw) Adjective - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7138: Near Hallelujah! הַֽלְלוּ־ (hal·lū-) Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 1984: To shine Links Psalm 148:14 NIVPsalm 148:14 NLT Psalm 148:14 ESV Psalm 148:14 NASB Psalm 148:14 KJV Psalm 148:14 BibleApps.com Psalm 148:14 Biblia Paralela Psalm 148:14 Chinese Bible Psalm 148:14 French Bible Psalm 148:14 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 148:14 He has lifted up the horn (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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