KJV ORIGINAL
Let them praise the name of the LORD: for his name alone is excellent; his glory is above the earth and heaven.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Let them praise the name of the LORD, because his name alone is magnificent; his glory rises above both the earth and heaven.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse declares that God's name deserves praise because it stands above everything else in creation - his glory surpasses both earth and heaven.
📚 Historical Context
Psalm 148 is part of the final collection of praise psalms (Psalms 146-150) that conclude the book of Psalms. This psalm calls all of creation - from angels to animals, from celestial bodies to weather patterns - to join in praising God. It reflects the Hebrew understanding that God's glory and majesty extend far beyond what humans can see or comprehend.
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