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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

Psalm 28:7; Psalm 106:12

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

3218  Holy Spirit & praise
5287  dance
5421  musical instruments
5422  musicians
7927  hymn
7960  singing
7963  song
8634  amen
8646  doxology
8676  thanksgiving