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Psalm 113

Psalm 113:1

The LORD Exalts the Humble · Psalm 113:1–9
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Translations

Modern
Hallelujah! Give praise, O servants of the LORD; praise the name of the LORD.
Traditional
Praise ye the Lord. Praise, O ye servants of the Lord, praise the name of the Lord.
Literal
Hallelu YAH! Praise, O servants of YHWH, praise the name of YHWH!
Latin
Alleluja. Laudate, pueri, Dominum; laudate nomen Domini.

Original

Hebrew
English
Hallelujah! Give praise, O servants of the LORD; praise the name of the LORD.

Notes

Psalms 113:1–3

the name of the LORD: God's personal name (Hebrew Yahweh; see Exodus 3:15) reveals who he is (his nature, character, and reputation). He is exalted at all times (now and forever) and in every place (from east to west).

Psalms 113:1–9

This song of praise celebrates the greatness of the Lord's name and glory. God is exalted and glorious in heaven (Psalm 113:4). He also stoops down to care for the lowly and needy on earth (Psalm 113:5–9).

Psalms 113:1–118:29

These psalms are called the Egyptian Hallel. Hallel means “praise.” Jewish people use these psalms during Passover, which began when God brought Israel out of Egypt in the exodus. The people recite Psalms 113–114 before the Passover meal, and Psalms 115–118 are recited afterward.

Psalms 111:1–117:2

The word Hallelujah! is repeated throughout this group of psalms.

Theme notes and profiles

God’s Servant Praise Psalms

Parallels

1 Samuel 1:1–8

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Hallel Hallelujah Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Hallelujah: An, Exclamatory Expression of Praise or Adoration Praise for God's Attributes Praise: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Psalms: Praise for God's Attributes