Psalm 118:27

Translations

Modern

The LORD is God; He has made His light to shine upon us. Bind the festal sacrifice with cords to the horns of the altar.

Traditional

God is the Lord, which hath shewed us light: bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar.

Literal

YHWH is God, and He has given light to us! Bind the festal sacrifice with cords to the horns of the altar!

Latin

Deus Dominus, et illuxit nobis. Constituite diem solemnem in condensis, usque ad cornu altaris.

Original

Hebrew

English

The LORD is God; He has made His light to shine upon us. Bind the festal sacrifice with cords to the horns of the altar.

Notes

Psalms 118:25–29

The psalmist ends with prayer and thanksgiving, anticipating an even greater revelation of God’s victory and rescue.

Psalms 118:1–29

The psalmist joyfully thanks the Lord for his goodness and urges others to trust in his loving devotion (Psalm 118:1–4, 29). This poem is the last of the Egyptian Hallel (Psalms 113–118).

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.

Theme notes and profiles

Darkness and Light

Related verses

John 8:12
Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.”
Psalm 18:28
For You, O LORD, light my lamp; my God lights up my darkness.
1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.
Esther 8:16
For the Jews it was a time of light and gladness, of joy and honor.
Isaiah 60:1
Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.
Isaiah 9:2
The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned.
Psalm 37:6
He will bring forth your righteousness like the dawn, your justice like the noonday sun.
1 Kings 18:39
When all the people saw this, they fell facedown and said, “The LORD, He is God! The LORD, He is God!”
1 Kings 8:63–64
And Solomon offered as peace offerings to the LORD 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. So the king and all the Israelites dedicated the house of the LORD.
Malachi 4:2
“But for you who fear My name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings, and you will go out and leap like calves from the stall.
Psalm 51:18–19
In Your good pleasure, cause Zion to prosper; build up the walls of Jerusalem.
Exodus 38:2
He made a horn at each of its four corners, so that the horns and altar were of one piece, and he overlaid the altar with bronze.

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

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

Topics

Altar in the Tabernacle: Uses of the Horns Cord: Ancient Uses of Leading or Binding Animals God: Saviour Jesus, the Christ: Messiah: Messianic Psalms Sacrifices were Bound to the Horns of the Altar The Altar of Burnt-Offering: Sacrifices Bound to the Horns of The Feast of Tabernacles: Customs Observed At: Singing Hosannas

Psalm 118:27

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