Psalms 113:1

Psalms 113:1 Meaning and Explanation

Praise ye the LORD. Praise, O ye servants of the LORD, praise the name of the LORD.

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Servants of God are called to praise the LORD and His name.

The Context of Psalms 113:1

The psalm opens with an exhortation to praise God.

What Does Psalms 113:1 Mean?

The psalm opens with urgent, repeated calls to praise. The address to 'servants of the LORD' establishes who is speaking—those who belong to Him and stand ready to obey His word. This is not merely an emotion but an act of allegiance and worship.

By praising the LORD's name, worshippers acknowledge His character, power, and goodness. The threefold repetition of 'praise' emphasizes the centrality of this act. Praise becomes the natural and essential response of a servant to the One who created and sustains all things.

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What does Psalms 113:1 mean?

Servants of God are called to praise the LORD and His name.

What is the context of Psalms 113:1?

The psalm opens with an exhortation to praise God.

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