Psalms 150:2

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 150:2 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Praise him for his mighty acts: Praise him according to his excellent greatness.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Praise him for his mighty acts: Praise him according to his excellent greatness.
Psalms 150:2 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 150

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
2Praise him for his mighty acts: Praise him according to his excellent greatness.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Praise him for his mighty acts, etc.] The creation of all things out of nothing; the sustaining of all beings; the government of the world; the redemption of man by Christ, and the wonderful works done by him on earth; the work of grace upon the hearts of his people, and the preservation of them in grace to glory; praise him according to his excellent greatness; or, “according to the multitude of his greatness”f1982; which appears in his nature, perfections, and work, and these both of providence and grace; and in proportion hereunto, and according to the abilities of creatures, angels, and men, is he to be praised; which is giving him the honour due unto his name; (see <199608>”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“mighty acts-- (Psa 145:4). excellent greatness--or, abundance of greatness.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Praise him for his mighty acts - See the notes at Psalms 145:4 : “One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts.” The Hebrew word is the same. The reference is to that which displays the power of God; the things which manifest his omnipotence. Praise him according to his excellent greatness - Hebrew, the multitude of his greatness. Let the praise in elevation correspond with this; let it be such as shall properly express this; let all be employed that will contribute to make this known, or that will be appropriate to this. Hence, the psalmist proceeds to call on all to make use of everything, by instrument and voice, that would in any manner set forth…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“for his mighty: Psa 145:5, Psa 145:6; Rev 15:3, Rev 15:4 according: Psa 96:4, Psa 145:3; Deu 3:24; Jer 32:17-19 Psalms 150:3”
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