Psalms 117:1
Praise
Plain meaning
To praise, commend, or boast in a stated object.
KJV word as shown
Praise
Original Hebrew term
הָלַל
Transliteration
hālal
Hebrew definition
Praise, commend, celebrate, or boast in a stated object. The form and setting identify the action's character. Worship language can concern praising God, while another context concerns human boasting. The verb does not approve the object or motive merely because praise is reported.
Meaning in this verse
In “O Praise the LORD, all ye nations”, “Praise” expresses to praise, commend, or boast in a stated object. The psalm's prayer, praise, or reflection establishes the contextual use. The complete poetic line supplies the relationship and comparison intended.
Dictionary forms are shown from the Hebrew and Aramaic text behind the KJV. Where English expresses a phrase or grammatical construction rather than one separate word, that is stated plainly. These definitions explain lexical meaning and contextual usage. Hebrew and Aramaic forms and morphology: Eep Talstra Centre for Bible and Computer, BHSA (CC BY-NC 4.0) .
In “O Praise the LORD, all ye nations”, “Praise” expresses to praise, commend, or boast in a stated object. The psalm's prayer, praise, or reflection establishes the contextual use. The complete poetic line supplies the relationship and comparison intended.
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