Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 8000 The life of the believer » 8600 Prayer and worship of the believer » 8664 praise » 8666 praise, manner and methods of Praise is the natural response of believers to God at all times and in all places, involving adoration in music and song. God himself assists believers to praise him through his Spirit. The manner of praise God is praised in faith God is praised through Jesus Christ Hebrews 13:15 See also Philippians 2:9-11 God can be praised at any time and in any place Psalm 104:33; Psalm 145:2 See also Psalm 146:2 God helps believers to praise him Psalm 51:15 See also Psalm 40:3; Isaiah 61:3 The Holy Spirit moves believers to praise Luke 1:67; Ephesians 5:18-20 See also Luke 10:21; Acts 2:11; Acts 10:44-46; Colossians 3:16-17 The methods of praise In singing Ephesians 5:19 See also Nehemiah 12:46; Psalm 149:1; Isaiah 42:10; Luke 1:46-47,68; Acts 16:25; Colossians 3:16 With musical instruments Psalm 150:3-5 See also 1 Chronicles 25:3; 2 Chronicles 7:6; Psalm 33:2; Psalm 92:1-3; Isaiah 38:20 In dancing Psalm 149:3 See also Exodus 15:19-20; 2 Samuel 6:14; Psalm 150:4 With thanksgiving Psalm 42:4; Psalm 100:4 See also 2 Chronicles 5:13 Hallelujah as a frequent expression of praise to God Psalm 106:48 “Hallelujah” translates “praise the LORD”. See also Psalm 111:1; Psalm 113:1; Psalm 135:1; Psalm 149:1; Psalm 150:1; Revelation 19:3-4 Praise for his patient love Psalm 106:1 See also Psalm 117:2 Praise for his election of Israel Psalm 135:3-4 See also 1 Chronicles 16:36; Psalm 148:14 Praise for his sovereign rule Psalm 146:10; Revelation 19:6 See also Revelation 19:1 Hosanna as an acclamation of praise At Jerusalem Matthew 21:9 pp Mark 11:9-10 pp John 12:13 “Hosanna” is the Greek form of the Hebrew term seeking God's salvation. See also Matthew 21:5 The OT background Psalm 118:25-26 See also 1 Chronicles 16:35-36; Psalm 79:9; Psalm 106:47 “Selah” in the context of praise Following the assurance of answered prayer Psalm 3:4 There are a number of possible ways of understanding this obscure term: pausing or lifting up, perhaps indicating that the singers or musicians should sing or play “forte”. See also Psalm 21:2; Psalm 24:6; Psalm 32:5; Psalm 81:7; Psalm 84:8 Following an expression of deliverance Psalm 3:8 See also Psalm 32:7; Psalm 49:15; Psalm 57:3; Psalm 68:19; Psalm 76:9; Habakkuk 3:13 After a statement comparing God's greatness with human insignificance Psalm 9:20 See also Psalm 39:5,11; Psalm 47:4; Psalm 52:5; Psalm 55:19; Psalm 59:5; Psalm 67:4; Psalm 75:3; Psalm 89:37; Habakkuk 3:3 After an affirmation of security in God Psalm 46:7 See also Psalm 46:11; Psalm 48:8; Psalm 61:4 On reflection of evil opposition Psalm 54:3 See also Psalm 62:4; Psalm 140:3,5 See also
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