KJV ORIGINAL
Praise ye him, all his angels: praise ye him, all his hosts.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Praise him, all you angels: praise him, all you heavenly armies.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is calling on all the angels and heavenly beings to worship and praise God.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Psalm 148, one of the final 'Hallelujah Psalms' that concludes the book of Psalms with pure praise. In ancient Hebrew culture, angels were understood as God's messengers and servants, while 'hosts' referred to the vast armies of heavenly beings that surround God's throne. This psalm was likely used in temple worship, where the congregation would join their voices with the imagined chorus of all creation praising God.
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