Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the people of Zion be glad in their King. New Living Translation O Israel, rejoice in your Maker. O people of Jerusalem, exult in your King. English Standard Version Let Israel be glad in his Maker; let the children of Zion rejoice in their King! Berean Standard Bible Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the children of Zion rejoice in their King. King James Bible Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. New King James Version Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; Let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. New American Standard Bible Israel shall be joyful in his Maker; The sons of Zion shall rejoice in their King. NASB 1995 Let Israel be glad in his Maker; Let the sons of Zion rejoice in their King. NASB 1977 Let Israel be glad in his Maker; Let the sons of Zion rejoice in their King. Legacy Standard Bible Let Israel be glad in his Maker; Let the sons of Zion rejoice in their King. Amplified Bible Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; Let Zion’s children rejoice in their King. Christian Standard Bible Let Israel celebrate its Maker; let the children of Zion rejoice in their King. Holman Christian Standard Bible Let Israel celebrate its Maker; let the children of Zion rejoice in their King. American Standard Version Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: Let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. Contemporary English Version People of Israel, rejoice because of your Creator. People of Zion, celebrate because of your King. English Revised Version Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. GOD'S WORD® Translation Let Israel find joy in their creator. Let the people of Zion rejoice over their king. Good News Translation Be glad, Israel, because of your Creator; rejoice, people of Zion, because of your king! International Standard Version May Israel rejoice in its Maker, and Zion's descendants in their King! Majority Standard Bible Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the children of Zion rejoice in their King. NET Bible Let Israel rejoice in their Creator! Let the people of Zion delight in their king! New Heart English Bible Let Israel rejoice in him who made them. Let the people of Zion be joyful in their King. Webster's Bible Translation Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. World English Bible Let Israel rejoice in him who made them. Let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionIsrael rejoices in his Maker, "" Sons of Zion rejoice in their king. Young's Literal Translation Israel doth rejoice in his Maker, Sons of Zion do joy in their king. Smith's Literal Translation Israel shall rejoice in him making him: the sons of Zion shall exult in their king. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleLet Israel rejoice in him that made him: and let the children of Sion be joyful in their king. Catholic Public Domain Version Let Israel rejoice in him who made them, and let the sons of Zion exult in their king. New American Bible Let Israel be glad in its maker, the people of Zion rejoice in their king. New Revised Standard Version Let Israel be glad in its Maker; let the children of Zion rejoice in their King. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleLet Israel rejoice in him that made him; let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Let Israel rejoice in his Maker and let the children of Zion rejoice in their King! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Let Israel rejoice in his Maker; Let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. Brenton Septuagint Translation Let Israel rejoice in him that made him; and let the children of Sion exult in their king. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Sing to the LORD a New Song1Hallelujah! Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise in the assembly of the godly. 2Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the children of Zion rejoice in their King. 3Let them praise His name with dancing, and make music to Him with tambourine and harp.… Cross References Isaiah 61:10 I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. Zephaniah 3:14-17 Sing for joy, O Daughter of Zion; shout aloud, O Israel! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, O Daughter of Jerusalem! / The LORD has taken away your punishment; He has turned back your enemy. Israel’s King, the LORD, is among you; no longer will you fear any harm. / On that day they will say to Jerusalem: “Do not fear, O Zion; do not let your hands fall limp. ... Isaiah 12:1-6 In that day you will say: “O LORD, I will praise You. Although You were angry with me, Your anger has turned away, and You have comforted me. / Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.” / With joy you will draw water from the springs of salvation, ... Isaiah 62:5 For as a young man marries a young woman, so your sons will marry you; and as a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so your God will rejoice over you. Isaiah 65:18-19 But be glad and rejoice forever in what I create; for I will create Jerusalem to be a joy and its people to be a delight. / I will rejoice in Jerusalem and take delight in My people. The sounds of weeping and crying will no longer be heard in her. Isaiah 66:10 Be glad for Jerusalem and rejoice over her, all who love her. Rejoice greatly with her, all who mourn over her, Jeremiah 31:7 For this is what the LORD says: “Sing with joy for Jacob; shout for the foremost of the nations! Make your praises heard, and say, ‘O LORD, save Your people, the remnant of Israel!’ Zechariah 9:9 Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. Deuteronomy 32:43 Rejoice, O heavens, with Him, and let all God’s angels worship Him. Rejoice, O nations, with His people; for He will avenge the blood of His children. He will take vengeance on His adversaries and repay those who hate Him; He will cleanse His land and His people. 1 Samuel 2:1 At that time Hannah prayed: “My heart rejoices in the LORD; my horn is exalted in the LORD. My mouth speaks boldly against my enemies, for I rejoice in Your salvation. 2 Samuel 6:14-15 And David, wearing a linen ephod, danced with all his might before the LORD, / while he and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting and the sounding of the ram’s horn. Luke 1:46-47 Then Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord, / and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior! Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 1 Peter 1:8 Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy, Revelation 19:7 Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him the glory. For the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His bride has made herself ready. Treasury of Scripture Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. rejoice Psalm 100:1-3 A Psalm of praise. Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands… Psalm 135:3,4 Praise the LORD; for the LORD is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant… Deuteronomy 7:6,7 For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth… let the Isaiah 52:7 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth! Isaiah 62:11,12 Behold, the LORD hath proclaimed unto the end of the world, Say ye to the daughter of Zion, Behold, thy salvation cometh; behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him… Joel 2:23 Be glad then, ye children of Zion, and rejoice in the LORD your God: for he hath given you the former rain moderately, and he will cause to come down for you the rain, the former rain, and the latter rain in the first month. Jump to Previous Children Glad Israel Joy Joyful Maker Rejoice ZionJump to Next Children Glad Israel Joy Joyful Maker Rejoice ZionPsalm 149 1. The prophet exhorts to praise God for his love to the church5. And for that power which he has given to the church Let Israel rejoice in their Maker The phrase "Let Israel" refers to the chosen people of God, the descendants of Jacob, who was renamed Israel. In a broader sense, it represents all who are part of God's covenant community. Historically, Israel was set apart to be a light to the nations, a people through whom God would reveal His character and purposes. The call for Israel to rejoice is a reminder of their unique identity and relationship with God, which is a cause for celebration and gratitude. The word "rejoice" is derived from the Hebrew root "samach," which means to be glad or joyful. This joy is not merely an emotional response but a deep, spiritual exultation that comes from recognizing God's sovereignty and goodness. In the context of worship, rejoicing is an act of acknowledging God's greatness and expressing trust in His plans. It is a call to celebrate God's faithfulness and the blessings He has bestowed upon His people. "in their Maker;" highlights the intimate relationship between God and His people. The term "Maker" comes from the Hebrew word "asah," which means to create or fashion. This emphasizes God's role as the Creator, not only of the universe but also of Israel as a nation. It is a reminder that God has purposefully and lovingly crafted His people, and they are to find their identity and joy in Him. The acknowledgment of God as Maker calls for a response of worship and reverence, recognizing that He is the source of life and the one who sustains and guides His people. let the children of Zion be glad in their King Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Let Israelיִשְׂרָאֵ֣ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc rejoice יִשְׂמַ֣ח (yiś·maḥ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8055: To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome in their Maker; בְּעֹשָׂ֑יו (bə·‘ō·śāw) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make let the children בְּנֵֽי־ (bə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Zion צִ֝יּ֗וֹן (ṣî·yō·wn) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 6726: Zion -- a mountain in Jerusalem, also a name for Jerusalem rejoice יָגִ֥ילוּ (yā·ḡî·lū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 1523: To spin round, rejoice, fear in their King. בְמַלְכָּֽם׃ (ḇə·mal·kām) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 4428: A king Links Psalm 149:2 NIVPsalm 149:2 NLT Psalm 149:2 ESV Psalm 149:2 NASB Psalm 149:2 KJV Psalm 149:2 BibleApps.com Psalm 149:2 Biblia Paralela Psalm 149:2 Chinese Bible Psalm 149:2 French Bible Psalm 149:2 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 149:2 Let Israel rejoice in him who made (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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