Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture treats praise as the natural response of believers to God's person and actions. Psalms 68:32Praise is commanded of God's people 1 Peter 2:9Revelation 19:5 See also Psalms 30:4; 150:6Isaiah 42:10 Philippians 2:9-11 Deuteronomy 10:21 Praise is due to God alone 1 Chronicles 16:25Isaiah 42:8 See also Psalms 66:4; 118:15-21; 148:13Revelation 4:11 Psalms 69:30-31 Praise is pleasing to God See also Psalms 135:3; 147:1Isaiah 43:20-21; 61:10-11 Jeremiah 13:11 Psalms 9:11 Praise as an act of witness See also 2 Samuel 22:50Psalms 34:1-3 Isaiah 42:12 2 Corinthians 9:13 Deuteronomy 32:3 Praise in response to God's nature Psalms 150:2For his greatness See also 1 Chronicles 16:25Nehemiah 8:6 Psalms 104:1 Matthew 9:8 Psalms 98:8-9 See also For his righteousness Daniel 4:37Psalms 57:9-10; 138:2 See also For his faithfulness 1 Kings 8:15-20,56Psalms 89:1 Psalms 59:16 See also For his strength Psalms 28:7; 81:1Exodus 18:10 Praise in response to God's deeds Psalms 18:46-48For deliverance from enemies See also Genesis 14:20Judges 16:24 Psalms 43:1-4; 124:1-7 Psalms 28:6 See also For answered prayer Psalms 66:19-20Luke 1:68-69 Ephesians 1:3 For sending his Son, Jesus Christ See also Luke 2:10-14,25-28; 24:531 Peter 1:3-6 See also 1050 God, goodness of1065 God, holiness of 4116 angels opposed to God 7028 church, life of 8445 hospitality 8625 worship, acceptable attitudes 8634 amen 8662 meditation |
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