Dictionary of Bible Themes 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. Psalms 28:7; 106:12The manner of praise God is praised in faith Hebrews 13:15See also God is praised through Jesus Christ Philippians 2:9-11Psalms 104:33; 145:2 See also God can be praised at any time and in any place Psalms 146:2Psalms 51:15 See also God helps believers to praise him Psalms 40:3Isaiah 61:3 Luke 1:67 Ephesians 5:18-20 The Holy Spirit moves believers to praise See also Luke 10:21Acts 2:11; 10:44-46 Colossians 3:16-17 Ephesians 5:19 The methods of praise See also In singing Nehemiah 12:46Psalms 149:1 Isaiah 42:10 Luke 1:46-47,68 Acts 16:25 Colossians 3:16 Psalms 150:3-5 See also With musical instruments 1 Chronicles 25:32 Chronicles 7:6 Psalms 33:2; 92:1-3 Isaiah 38:20 Psalms 149:3 See also In dancing Exodus 15:19-202 Samuel 6:14 Psalms 150:4 Psalms 42:4; 100:4 See also With thanksgiving 2 Chronicles 5:13Psalms 106:48 Hallelujah as a frequent expression of praise to God See also Psalms 111:1; 113:1; 135:1; 149:1; 150:1"Hallelujah" translates "praise the LORD". Revelation 19:3-4Psalms 106:1 See also Praise for his patient love Psalms 117:2Psalms 135:3-4 See also Praise for his election of Israel 1 Chronicles 16:36Psalms 148:14 Psalms 146:10 Revelation 19:6 Praise for his sovereign rule See also Revelation 19:1Matthew 21:9 Hosanna as an acclamation of praise At Jerusalem pp Mk 11:9-10 See also pp Jn 12:13 Matthew 21:5"Hosanna" is the Greek form of the Hebrew term seeking God's salvation. Psalms 118:25-26See also The OT background 1 Chronicles 16:35-36Psalms 79:9; 106:47 Psalms 3:4 "Selah" in the context of praise Following the assurance of answered prayer See also Psalms 21:2; 24:6; 32:5; 81:7; 84:8There 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". Psalms 3:8See also Following an expression of deliverance Psalms 32:7; 49:15; 57:3; 68:19; 76:9Habakkuk 3:13 Psalms 9:20 See also After a statement comparing God's greatness with human insignificance Psalms 39:5,11; 47:4; 52:5; 55:19; 59:5; 67:4; 75:3; 89:37Habakkuk 3:3 Psalms 46:7 See also After an affirmation of security in God Psalms 46:11; 48:8; 61:4Psalms 54:3 See also On reflection of evil opposition Psalms 62:4; 140:3,5See also 3221 Holy Spirit & prayer5288 dead, the 5422 musicians 5424 nationalism 7930 Lord's Day, the 7963 song 7966 spiritual gifts 8636 asking 8648 enquiring of God 8678 waiting on God |
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