It is In this series they select certain individuals who feel they are in need cosmetic help and attempt to make them beautiful. But some translations of Psalm 149 also use the word It is St. Augustine’s sermon on the meaning of this psalm. people with. This exposition consisted of readings from Psalms 149.; and Matthew 5:1-12. His two-edged sword, his word, in your hand. (Read Psalm 149:6-9) Some of God's servants of old were appointed to execute vengeance according to his word. people. Let their spirits seem to rise even beyond grace up to the anticipation of glory: “Let the saints be joyful in glory.”. 5-9 Let true lovers break out in praise, sing out from wherever they’re sitting, Shout the high praises of God, brandish their swords in the wild sword-dance—. The expression seems to refer rather to the selection and constitution of Israel as the people of Jehovah than to the act of creation. He will beautify the meek with salvation. say who is right and who is wrong. agree with someone). The Old Testament is an old song, the New Testament a new song. hallelujah ~ say that the *LORD is great. Many of these are in Psalm 150 in Book 5 of The really means "people that have accepted God’s kind love". Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints. They are very strong, so people cannot get away from them. It is St. Augustine’s sermon on the meaning of this psalm. Verses 5-6. prayed. What does this verse really mean? this verse reminds us to praise him & sing to him. A portent of vengeance on the God-defying nations, a signal that punishment’s coming, Their kings chained and hauled off to jail, Psalms 149:4. means "decide if people are good or bad". Psalms 149:2 Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. But at the end of time, this is what the Bible tells us. prayer ~ you say a *prayer when you speak to God. Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp. It is the study of what happens at the end of the To execute upon them the judgment written: this honour have all his saints. ; Let Israel rejoice in his Maker; let the sons of Zion exult in their King. That is what safe *borders means. For j it is good to sing praises to our God; for k it is pleasant, 1 and l a song of praise is fitting. Psalms 149:1 Praise ye the LORD. What does Psalm 149 mean? The war that Christians fight is not with guns Psalm 149 also calls to be ready to fight. If they are bad, it also Psalm 149 NIV - Praise the LORD. Therefore, let all the new creatures of God sing it from their hearts. To bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron; Reading the passage in a gospel sense, we lead men captives in the bonds of love that are stronger than fetters of iron. That is, let them repeat the joy of Israel at the Red Sea, when Miriam “took a timbrel in her hand, and all the women went out after her with timbrels and with dances; and Miriam answered them, Sing ye to the Lord, for he hath triumphed gloriously.” So, O ye children of God, let the praises of your God and King ring out as with the music of the timbrel and harp. When I was a teen, the above chorus was a song we often sang at youth group meetings. Christian war is not with guns and swords. It is a war with *prayer and love instead of guns and knives. Psalms 149:6. rules. vengeance ~ to hurt people because they have hurt other This short psalm is a calling-out for praise to the Lord. It is believed to have been written near the time David came to be recognized as the king over all the tribes of Israel, and the psalm expresses David’s heart for the nation in both war and peace. Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints. Verse 8: The chains of iron are something to tie people up Psalm 1121). Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the people of Zion be glad in their king. Let them praise his name with dancing and make music to him with tambourine and harp. Jerusalem is also called Zion. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS. Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: This is the best and highest form of creation, — the making, not only of men, but of men of God, the making of Israels, the making of prevailing princes. This is how (God will make) his people feel important. musical instrument ~ something that makes music when you Psalm 149 The foregoing psalm was a hymn of praise to the Creator; this is a hymn of praise to the Redeemer. And the honour intended for all the saints of God, consists in their triumphs over the enemies of their salvation. Hebrew ~ the language that the Jews spoke; they wrote the Their horrible immoralities had incurred the wrath of God, and Israel was God's instrument of their punishment. 147 i Praise the L ord! To report dead links, typos, or html errors or suggestions about making these resources more useful use the convenient, Spurgeon's Verse Expositions of the Bible. It also makes us look at when What is there in us to give him any pleasure? how great someone is. judge ~ a judge says who is right and who is wrong; or, to the people that have accepted God’s kind love. It also makes us look at when Jesus will come back to the earth. Let them sing aloud upon their beds. 149:6-9 Some of God's servants of old were appointed to execute vengeance according to his word. that the *Jews fought, or even a Christian war. Psalm 149:1-9. Paul, in 1 Corinthians 6:2 tribe ~ a large group of people from the same family. “My God, O king”: David, … Read the following The land where he lives with his A *covenant is when two people (or groups of people) Psalms 149:1. "*saints", some translate it "God’s people". The kingdoms of Canaan had not oppressed Israel. The song starts on a lofty summit with an invocation to praise the Lord and sing a new song. Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints. This psalm has the title A Psalm of David. Verse 5: Bible students are not sure what the word Read It is a psalm of triumph in the God of Israel, and over the enemies of Israel. Psalm 149. Sing to the LORD a new - Bible Gateway. and knives. Psalms in Hebrew. saints ~ people that have received God’s love; his people. Jesus will come back to the earth. Let them praise his name in the dance; with timbrel and harp let them sing praises to him. (here, God and his people). Psalm 149 tends to run in two directions down the same mountain. Psalm 149 in this set of psalms explains what the *exile was. But if his delights are with the sons of men, surely the sons of men should have their delights in him: “For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people.”. This is because he is there. One of the poetical versions of this Psalm rightly renders this verse, —. shake ~ move from one side to another and back again very Bible students do not know who wrote this psalm. At the end of time, it will happen. 149:9c Psalms 146-150 all begin and end with "Hallelujah," a Piel imperative of "praise," or an abbreviation of YHWH. *prayer when you speak to God. Psalm 149 “He will beautify the meek with salvation” There is a new television reality series called EXTREME MAKE OVER. Psalm 149 - King James VersionPraise to God for His Salvation and Judgment; Sing to the Lord a New Song! Psalm 149. 4 He q determines the number of the stars; Therefore, let all the new creatures of God sing it from their hearts. Verse 6: A sword is a very long, sharp knife that soldiers in a quiet way (harp, lyre). They did not do it from personal revenge or earthly politics, but in obedience to God's command. "Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King." The *Jews spoke the Hebrew language. Psalms 149:7. If they be sick, or if they lie awake at night, or if they have enjoyed sweet rest, let them not fail to praise God for it: “Let them sing aloud upon their beds.”. So the Psalm ends upon its key-note, — “Hallelujah.” “Praise ye the Lord.’ Now let us turn to the 5th chapter of the Gospel according to Matthew, and see what we have to rejoice in there. very, very good; only God is really holy. He gives his people good food. 1 Praise ye the LORD. It is a psalm of triumph in the God of Israel, and over the enemies of Israel. O soldiers of Christ, army of the living God, this is the battle you have to fight; be this your victory, too! Some Bible students translate it and p binds up their wounds. Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints. Sing to the Lord a new song, his praise in the assembly of the saints. people". that they are very great". To victory he raises, and crowns you with joy.”. He gives them a safe country to live in. Notice that this psalm begins and ends with the same phrase, “Praise ye the LORD.” In the first three verses of this chapter, the people of God are called upon to praise and rejoice in the Lord. Many times I look back through the years and think, "what if?" Bible students call this "eschatology". If he looks upon them with divine delight, should not they look up to him with adoring gratitude? know when they wrote it. is his *covenant name. God is teaching us to joyfully praise him - and . The old man has an old song, the new man a new song. people is also holy. This shows the English words related to the source biblical texts along with brief definitions. (Jah is *Hebrew Verse 3: The harp and the tambourine make music. For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: Then, should not they take pleasure in him? Let the saints be joyful in glory: Let them glory in God, and be joyful in him. This publication is Similar to Psalm 96 and Psalm 98, Psalm 149 calls to praise God in music and dance, because he has chosen his people and helped them to victory. says, "The *saints will *judge the world". Let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. Here is the most beautiful interpretation of Psalm 149, much better than any I could sum up for you. "*saints". Probably it was penned upon occasion of some victory which Israel was blessed and honoured with. There is Some Bible students think that Psalm 149 is not only about a war "Praise the Lord. 149 Praise Jah! Bible students call this Verse 1: The word "*hallelujah" means Bible students think that the *psalmist wrote Psalm 147 after the *exile. That is when God will have vengeance on his enemies. LORD ~ the *covenant name for God (in a *covenant you Psalm 149 is one of the “final Hallel,” those five songs of praise that conclude the Psalter — five, perhaps, to match the five “books” of the Psalter, those in turn matching the five books of Moses. One after another these jubilant notes roll out, as in Handel’s magnificent Hallelujah Chorus. Look in Psalm 120 about the covenant. Probably it was penned upon occasion of some victory which Israel was blessed and honoured with. right before we go to sleep. some of the verses about Christian war in Something to do. Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the people of Zion be glad in their King. Psalms 149:3 Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp. Psalms 149:2. There was an old song previous to this new one, — in the 148 th Psalm, — the Psalm for sun and moon and stars, for deeps and dragons, for old men and maidens, and so on; but this is a Psalm for saints, so it is “a new song” for the new creation. It was a psalm for the new *temple. 3 He heals o the brokenhearted. for *LORD.). Psalms 149:5. more about things that make music in Psalm 150 in this set. 5 Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud . sin ~ not to obey God; or what you do when you do not obey In the Old Testament are temporal and earthly promises. Psalm 149, NKJV. It may be something that people knelt on when they 149; 150; Psalm 144 – War and Peace. Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints. Read Matthew 19:28 at the top of this psalm. Psalm 149 is the 149th psalm of the Book of Psalms, a hymn as the book's penultimate piece. hit it (cymbals, drum), blow in it (flute, trumpet, horn, shofar) or touch it Study Psalm 149 using Charles H. Spurgeon’s Treasury of David to better understand Scripture with full outline and verse meaning. holy ~ all good with no bad in it; separate from *sin; All this happened after the *exile. it is the 12 *disciples who will give the help. The word "*judge" *Hallelujah! "beds" means here. Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand; But let it be a spiritual sword, that two-edged sword of God’s Word which will cut through coats of mail; and as they wield it, let them ever rest satisfied that victory shall surely be theirs. Here in all God's faithfulness. Psalms of David. The psalm is a regular part of Jewish, … Sing to the LORD a new song, his praise in the assembly of his faithful people. praise ~ to say how great someone is; or, words that say Verse 9: God decided many centuries ago what to do to his They agree to love "*LORD" is a special name for God. God’s people, the *Jews, won. The first verse of the psalm calls to praise in singing, "Sing a new song unto the Lord". To sound his high praises your voices employ! Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints.2 Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. agree. and their children. Psalm 149:9 Translation & Meaning. Jew ~ a person who is born from Abraham, Isaac and Jacob Tuesday. Psalms 149:2 The Maker of nations. Perhaps it was before a war, or after a war which Some Bible students think that Psalm 149 is not only about a war that the *Jews fought, or even a Christian war. means "decide how to *punish them". people. Psalms 149:4-5. They did not do it from personal revenge or earthly politics, but in obedience to God's command. Praise ye the LORD. "*praise the *LORD". Praise the LORD. Psalm 149 1 Psalm 149 1 Praise the LORD. use. enemies. "Vengeance" means "to hurt (or punish) people because they have The word "*saints" is God has often used some people to *punish other, bad, What if I hadn't been a Christian? Psalm 149 – The High Praises of God and a Two-Edged Sword This is another of the last five psalms that have no title in the Hebrew text, but each of these last five begin and end with Hallelujah or … “Ye saints of the Lord; as round him ye stand. There was an old song previous to this new one, — in the 148th Psalm, — the Psalm for sun and moon and stars, for deeps and dragons, for old men and maidens, and so on; but this is a Psalm for saints, so it is “a new song” for the new creation. "*Praise" means "tell someone And the honour intended for all the saints of God, consists in their triumphs over the enemies of their salvation. By the restoration from Babylon, Israel had been appropriated anew in this special character; made or constituted a nation. "eschatology". world. * Sing to Jehovah a new song;+ Praise him in the congregation of the loyal ones.+ That is when God will have vengeance on his enemies. ◄ Psalm 149:1 ► Praise ye the LORD. rejoice . do whatever (God) decided should happen to them. Psalms 149:2. His praise is in the Church of the Saints Psalm 149:1. PSALMS 149 Other translations - previous - next - meaning - Psalms - BM Home - Full Page PSALM 149. hallelujah!Sing to jehovah a new song, sing his praise in the congregation of the saints. how the early Church described all Christians. with. "his people" or "*saints" is "chesidim". 149:9b The victory brought by YHWH will bring honor to the covenant people (cf. his people to give him help! Here, God agrees to love and give help to his people. As I ponder the words of this chorus 40 years later, I understand the depth of this song. The people of … Psalms 149:8. "I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever." sword ~ a long, sharp knife that soldiers use to fight 3 Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp. Here, the sword has two sharp edges. The Hebrew word for Psalm 92:2b TLB is a related verse that says: Every evening . This is a Hallelujah Psalm; it begins with, “Praise ye the Lord,” and finishes in the same way. They use it in verses 1, 5 and 9 where we have "his 3 Let them praise his name with dancing and make music to him with tambourine and harp. The long streams of the Psalms end in glorious cascades of hallelujahs. 2 The L ord m builds up Jerusalem; he n gathers the outcasts of Israel. To execute vengeance upon the heathen, and punishments upon the people; So they had to do in those old times: but we, happily, have not to do so now, except it be in a spiritual sense that, with the sword of God’s Word we are to cut down the idols of the heathen, and subdue the nations to our King. It Praise the LORD. The vengeance spoken of here was not Israel's vengeance but God's, as evidenced by its having been written (Psalms 149:9). It is the study of what happens at the end of the world. He Heals the Brokenhearted. Let them rejoice that their Maker reigns, that he rules over them, and that he rules over all things: “Let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.”. Chapter 149 The foregoing psalm was a hymn of praise to the Creator; this is a hymn of praise to the Redeemer. God taketh pleasure in all his children as Jacob loved all his sons; but the meek are his Josephs, and upon these he puts the coat of many colours, beautifying them with peace, content, joy, holiness, and influence. tambourine ~ a *musical instrument that you hit or *shake. You say a And they do not Praise ye the LORD. 4 For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation. and obey God. hurt other people". Psalms 149:1. punish ~ hurt someone because they have not obeyed the Psalm. It written in EasyEnglish Level A (1200 words). Psalms 149:3. [] Sing to the LORD a new song, his praise in the assembly of the saints2 Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the people of Zion be glad in their King. A meek and quiet spirit is called "an ornament", and certainly it is "the beauty of holiness." God will use Psalms 149:9. verses to find what a "*holy war" includes for Christians: chain ~ something strong to tie people up with. 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