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Jan 14, 2024 · Halal – Be Foolish Over God. The Hebrew root word for “praise” halal means to be foolish or crazy. When we praise God, we abandon reason and propriety to lavish extravagant love and admiration on Him. The Psalms tell us to “sing praises to God” and to do so “foolishly” (Psalm 47:6-7).
Praise is among the major themes of Scripture, such as God, man, sin, and the work of redemption. Surprisingly praise in the OT arose out of a religion and a nation under almost constant stress. Praise is also prominent in the NT, in spite of frequent persecution, for example, in Paul’s letter to the Philippians, which was written in prison.
Jan 4, 2022 · Answer. Christians often speak of “praising God,” and the Bible commands all living creatures to praise the Lord (Psalm 150:6). One Hebrew word for “praise” is yadah, meaning “praise, give thanks, or confess.”. A second word often translated “praise” in the Old Testament is zamar, “sing praise.”.
1. Its Meaning: The word comes from the Latin pretium, "price," or "value," and may be defined generally as an ascription of value or worth. Praise may be bestowed upon unworthy objects or from improper motives, but true praise consists in a sincere acknowledgment of a real conviction of worth.
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The word “praise” occurs 207 times in the New American Standard Bible (NASB). It occurs more times in the book of Psalms than in any other book – 100 times. The book is filled with praises. The first time that the word “praise” occurs in scripture is in Genesis 29:35. The Hebrew word that is translated as “praise” in this verse has the sense of “to...
Praise can be both words and songs. We will close with these passages from scripture. They are praises to God.
1. Harris, Archer, and Waltke. Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament. Moody Press. 1980. p. 845.
Nov 16, 2018 · Within the 7 Hebrew words for “praise” there is space for an endless combination of expressions: Using musical instruments. Singing with a loud voice. The lifting of the hand and making confession to Him. Singing a spontaneous new song. Proclaiming the holiness of the name of the Lord. Writing a hymn of praise.
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Jan 13, 2024 · in Bible Themes. In the Bible, praise is described as an action of thankfulness and declaration of God’s goodness. It goes beyond music and church activities, encompassing all aspects of life for followers of Christ. Praise is about being grateful for God’s blessings and sharing the good news with others.