Topical Bible: Praise: Multitudes

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In the biblical context, the concept of multitudes engaging in praise is a powerful and recurring theme that underscores the collective worship of God by His people. This communal expression of adoration and reverence is seen throughout both the Old and New Testaments, highlighting the importance of unity and shared faith in the act of worship.

Old Testament Instances

The Old Testament provides numerous examples of multitudes coming together to praise God. One of the most notable instances is found in the dedication of Solomon's Temple. In 2 Chronicles 5:13-14 , it is recorded: "The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: 'For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.' Then the house—the house of the LORD—was filled with a cloud." This passage illustrates the overwhelming presence of God when His people unite in praise.

Another significant event is the celebration of the Passover under King Hezekiah, as described in 2 Chronicles 30:25-27 : "The whole assembly of Judah rejoiced, along with the priests and Levites and the whole assembly that had come from Israel, including the foreigners who had come from the land of Israel and those who lived in Judah. There was great joy in Jerusalem, for since the days of Solomon son of David king of Israel, nothing like this had happened in Jerusalem. Then the priests and the Levites stood to bless the people, and God heard their voice, and their prayer came into His holy dwelling place in heaven."

New Testament Revelations

In the New Testament, the theme of multitudes praising God is vividly depicted in the book of Revelation. Revelation 7:9-10 presents a vision of a great multitude from every nation, tribe, people, and language standing before the throne and before the Lamb, crying out with a loud voice: "Salvation to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!" This scene emphasizes the universal nature of God's kingdom and the collective worship that transcends cultural and ethnic boundaries.

The early church also exemplified this communal praise. Acts 2:46-47 describes the believers in Jerusalem: "With one accord, they continued to meet daily in the temple courts and to break bread from house to house, sharing their meals with gladness and sincerity of heart, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved." This passage highlights the joy and unity found in the early Christian community as they gathered to praise God.

Theological Significance

The act of multitudes praising God is not merely a ritualistic practice but a profound expression of faith and acknowledgment of God's sovereignty and goodness. It serves as a reminder of the collective identity of God's people and their shared purpose in glorifying Him. The Bible consistently portrays these gatherings as moments of divine encounter, where God's presence is manifested among His worshipers.

In summary, the theme of multitudes in praise throughout Scripture underscores the importance of communal worship and the power of collective adoration in the life of believers. It reflects the unity and diversity of God's people, coming together to honor and glorify the Creator.

Torrey's Topical Textbook

Luke 18:43
And immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.
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Library

August the Seventeenth the Psalm of Praise
... The miracle of deliverance must be followed by the psalm of praise. There are
multitudes who cry, "God be merciful!" who never cry, "God be praised!" "There ...
/.../my daily meditation for the circling year/august the seventeenth the psalm.htm

John's Doubts of Jesus, and Jesus' Praise of John
... Me.7. And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John ...
Praise from Jesus is praise indeed; and it is poured out here with no stinted ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture b/johns doubts of jesus and.htm

And Jesus Six Days Before the Passover...
... said, Praise: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord, the [36] King of
Israel. [2705] Certain therefore of the Pharisees from among the multitudes ...
/.../hogg/the diatessaron of tatian/section xxxix and jesus six.htm

For as Soon as He Understood that the Ignorant Multitudes were ...
... The Oration of Eusebius Pamphilus, in praise of the Emperor Constantine. ... For as soon
as he understood that the ignorant multitudes were inspired with a vain? ...
/.../pamphilius/the life of constantine/chapter viii for as soon.htm

The Whole Number of Spiritual Sheep; Man a Second Choir, after the ...
... of Spiritual Sheep; Man a Second Choir, After the Angels, to the Praise of God ... creatures
obey and attend, who tends in order and numbers the multitudes of the ...
/.../chapter vi the whole number of.htm

For they Loved the Praise of Men More than the Praise of God. John ...
... And multitudes will never yield, until the friends of God and man can form a public
sentiment so strong as to crush the ... For they love the praise of men. ...
/.../finney/lectures to professing christians/for they loved the praise.htm

Comparison of the Statements of the Four Evangelists Respecting ...
... But Matthew, as the careful observer will see, does not speak of the multitudes
in the way of praise, and he probably means the Baptist's address, Offspring of ...
/.../origens commentary on the gospel of john/14 comparison of the statements.htm

At the Birth of the Son, There was a Great Shouting in Bethlehem
... voice of praise, brides were moved to hallow themselves, and virgins to be chaste,
and even young girls became grave: they advanced and came in multitudes, and ...
/.../ephraim/hymns and homilies of ephraim the syrian/hymn v at the birth.htm

The Triumphal Entry. Ch. 19:29-48
... permitting such praise and arousing such excitement, he declared that such homage
to himself was not only proper but necessary, and that if the multitudes were ...
/.../erdman/the gospel of luke an exposition/a the triumphal entry ch.htm

The Oration. To-Day is the Festival of Our Great Emperor: and we ...
... The countless multitudes of angels, the companies of archangels, the chorus of ... sphere,
celebrate this august Sovereign with lofty and sacred strains of praise. ...
/.../pamphilius/the life of constantine/chapter i the oration to-day is.htm