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Psalms 148:13

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 148:13 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Let them praise the name of Jehovah; For his name alone is exalted; His glory is above the earth and the heavens.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Let them praise the name of Jehovah; For his name alone is exalted; His glory is above the earth and the heavens.
Psalms 148:13 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 148

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
10Beasts and all cattle; Creeping things and flying birds;
11Kings of the earth and all peoples; Princes and all judges of the earth;
12Both young men and virgins; Old men and children:
13Let them praise the name of Jehovah; For his name alone is exalted; His glory is above the earth and the heavens.
14And he hath lifted up the horn of his people, The praise of all his saints; Even of the children of Israel, a people near unto him. Praise ye Jehovah. Psalm 149
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What do historical commentaries say?

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Let them--all mentioned. excellent--or, exalted (Isa 12:4). his glory--majesty (Psa 45:3). above the earth and heaven--Their united splendors fail to match His.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Let them praise the name of the Lord - Let them praise Yahweh - the name being often put for the person. For his name alone is excellent - Margin, as in Hebrew, exalted. He only is exalted as God. See the notes at Psalms 8:1 : “O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth!” His glory is above the earth and heaven - Compare the notes at Psalms 113:4 : “The Lord is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens.” See also the notes at Psalms 8:1 : “Who hast set thy glory above the heavens.” return to 'Top of Page'”
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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
“Above - Above all the glories which are in earth and in heaven. Psalms 148:14”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“148:13-14 Universal praise of the Lord is fitting because he is glorious, and he has blessed his people (see 147:13; Isa 46:13; Eph 3:10). • His faithful ones are his trusting and devoted servants (Ps 86:2).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“for his name: Psa 8:1, Psa 8:9, Psa 99:3, Psa 99:4, Psa 99:9; Sol 5:9, Sol 5:16; Isa 6:3; Zac 9:17; Phi 3:8 excellent: Heb. exalted, Ch1 29:11; Isa 12:4, Isa 33:5; Mat 6:13 glory: Psa 57:6, Psa 72:19, Psa 108:4, Psa 113:4; Eph 4:10; Pe1 3:22 Psalms 148:14”
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