Psalms 105:3

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 105:3 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Glory ye in his holy name: Let the heart of them rejoice that seek Jehovah.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Glory ye in his holy name: Let the heart of them rejoice that seek Jehovah.
Psalms 105:3 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 105

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
3Glory ye in his holy name: Let the heart of them rejoice that seek Jehovah.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Glory ye in his holy name, etc.] In the knowledge of it, as proclaimed in Christ; in being called by his name, and in having the honour to call upon his name; in the holiness of it; and in Christ being made sanctification as well as righteousness, in whom all the seed of Israel are justified and glory; as they may also of interest in him, and communion with him. Let the heart of them rejoice that seek the Lord; while he may be found, and where he may be found; who seek him in Christ, and under the guidance and direction of his Spirit; who seek him with their whole hearts, diligently and constantly. The Targum is, “who seek doctrine from the Lord.” Such may and should rejoice in him, and in…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Glory ye in his holy name - The original word rendered “glory” is the same word which is commonly used to denote “praise,” and it has that meaning here. The idea is, In your praises let the main subject be the name of God - that holy name by which he chooses to be known. The Hebrew is, “the name of his holiness.” It implies (a) that we should rejoice in God - in his very name - in that by which he chooses to make himself known; (b) that it is a special subject of praise and rejoicing that his name is “holy;” that is, that he is a holy Being. This can be a subject of real rejoicing only to those who are themselves holy; but properly considered, one of the highest reasons for rejoicing in God…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Glory - Glory in the God whom you serve, as the only true God. Psalms 105:4”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Glory: Psa 34:2; Isa 45:25; Jer 9:23, Jer 9:24; Co1 1:29, Co1 1:31; Gal 6:14 let the heart: Psa 9:10; Pro 8:17; Isa 45:19, Isa 55:6, Isa 55:7; Lam 3:25; Luk 11:9, Luk 11:10 Psalms 105:4”
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