Psalms 148:14

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 148:14 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And 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” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And 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
Psalms 148:14 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 148

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
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

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
“exalteth the horn--established power (Psa 75:5-6). praise of--or literally, "for" his saints--that is, occasions for them to praise Him. They are further described as "His people," and "near unto Him," sustaining by covenanted care a peculiarly intimate relation. Next: Psalms Chapter 149”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“He also exalteth the horn of his people - He gives them power and prosperity. See the notes at Psalms 89:17 : “And in thy favor our horn shall be exalted.” Compare Psalms 92:10; Psalms 112:9. The praise of all his saints - That is, “he has raised up praise for all his saints;” or, has given them occasion for praise. He has so blessed them with special mercies as to make praise especially appropriate for them. Even of the children of Israel, a people near unto him - whom he admits to his presence as his friends; whom he regards as his own. See the notes at Ephesians 2:13; compare the notes at Acts 2:39. Praise ye the Lord - Hallelu-jah. Let all unite in his praise. 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
“The horn - In scripture commonly denotes strength, victory, glory, and felicity. Next: Psalms Chapter 149”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“exalteth: Psa 75:10, Psa 89:17, Psa 92:10, Psa 112:9; Sa1 2:1; Luk 1:52 the praise: Psa 145:10, Psa 149:9; Luk 2:32; Rev 5:8-14 a people: Exo 19:5, Exo 19:6; Deu 4:7; Eph 2:13, Eph 2:17, Eph 2:19; Pe1 2:9 Next: Psalms Chapter 149”
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