Psalm 135:3
NASB Lexicon
NASB ©HebrewStrong'sOrigin
Praiseהַֽ֭לְלוּ־
(hal·lu-)
1984b: to be boastful, to priasea prim. root
the LORD,יָהּ
(yah)
3050: the name of the God of Israelcontr. from Yhvh
for the LORDיְהוָ֑ה
(Yah·weh)
3068: the proper name of the God of Israelfrom havah
is good;טֹ֣וב
(to·vv)
2896a: pleasant, agreeable, goodfrom tob
Sing praisesזַמְּר֥וּ
(zam·me·ru)
2167: to make music (in praise of God)a prim. root
to His name,לִ֝שְׁמֹ֗ו
(lish·mov)
8034: a nameof uncertain derivation
for it is lovely.נָעִֽים׃
(na·'im.)
5273a: pleasant, delightfulfrom naem


















KJV Lexicon
Praise
halal  (haw-lal')
to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence, to make a show, to boast; and thus to be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causatively, to celebrate; also to stultify
the LORD
Yahh  (yaw)
Jah, the sacred name -- Jah, the Lord, most vehement. Compare names in -iah, -jah.
for the LORD
Yhovah  (yeh-ho-vaw')
(the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God -- Jehovah, the Lord.
is good
towb  (tobe)
good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun
sing praises
zamar  (zaw-mar')
give praise, sing forth praises, psalms.
unto his name
shem  (shame)
an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character -- + base, (in-)fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report.
for it is pleasant
na`iym  (naw-eem')
delightful (objective or subjective, literal or figurative) -- pleasant(-ure), sweet.
Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good; Sing praises to His name, for it is lovely.

King James Bible
Praise the LORD; for the LORD is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Praise Yahweh, for Yahweh is good; sing praise to His name, for it is delightful.

International Standard Version
Praise the LORD, because the LORD is good; Sing to his name, for he is gracious.

NET Bible
Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good! Sing praises to his name, for it is pleasant!

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Praise Lord Jehovah because he is good; sing to his Name because it is sweet!

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Praise the LORD because he is good. Make music to praise his name because his name is beautiful.

King James 2000 Bible
Praise the LORD; for the LORD is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant.
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