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The highest heavens belong to the LORD: God's exaltation starts in heaven (Psalm 113:4), far above the gods of other nations. The earth also belongs to him (Psalm 47:9; 95:4).
The dead cannot participate in God’s blessings. The living praise God in thanksgiving for his blessings (Psalm 79:13).
This is a song of thanksgiving for God's blessings. The community gives all glory to the Lord, the true source of hope and blessing. Those who trust in idols feel great disappointment. The Creator's blessing extends to future generations (Psalm 115:14), especially to the priests (115:12).
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.
The word Hallelujah! is repeated throughout this group of psalms.
Parallels
People
LORD: Names or title used to refer to God
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Dumah (Place) Hallel Hallelujah Hell Monotheism Music Place of the Dead Psalms, Book of
Topics
Ancestral Worship Communicating with the Dead Conspiracies Dead (People): Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Death: Miscellaneous Subjects: Going Down Into Silence Death: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Hades: The Realm (State) of the Dead Natural Death is Described as Going Down Into Silence Soul Sleep The Dead: Characterised by Inability to Glorify God