Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre, New Living Translation Praise him with a blast of the ram’s horn; praise him with the lyre and harp! English Standard Version Praise him with trumpet sound; praise him with lute and harp! Berean Standard Bible Praise Him with the sound of the horn; praise Him with the harp and lyre. King James Bible Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp. New King James Version Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet; Praise Him with the lute and harp! New American Standard Bible Praise Him with trumpet sound; Praise Him with harp and lyre. NASB 1995 Praise Him with trumpet sound; Praise Him with harp and lyre. NASB 1977 Praise Him with trumpet sound; Praise Him with harp and lyre. Legacy Standard Bible Praise Him with trumpet blast; Praise Him with harp and lyre. Amplified Bible Praise Him with trumpet sound; Praise Him with harp and lyre. Christian Standard Bible Praise him with the blast of a ram’s horn; praise him with harp and lyre. Holman Christian Standard Bible Praise Him with trumpet blast; praise Him with harp and lyre. American Standard Version Praise him with trumpet sound: Praise him with psaltery and harp. Contemporary English Version Praise God with trumpets and all kinds of harps. English Revised Version Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp. GOD'S WORD® Translation Praise him with sounds from horns. Praise him with harps and lyres. Good News Translation Praise him with trumpets. Praise him with harps and lyres. International Standard Version Praise him with trumpet sounding. Praise him with stringed instrument and harp. Majority Standard Bible Praise Him with the sound of the horn; praise Him with the harp and lyre. NET Bible Praise him with the blast of the horn! Praise him with the lyre and the harp! New Heart English Bible Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet. Praise him with harp and lyre. Webster's Bible Translation Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp. World English Bible Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet! Praise him with harp and lyre! Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionPraise Him with blowing of horn, "" Praise Him with stringed instrument and harp. Young's Literal Translation Praise Him with blowing of trumpet, Praise Him with psaltery and harp. Smith's Literal Translation Praise ye him with the clangor of the trumpet: praise him with the lyre and the harp. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BiblePraise him with sound of trumpet: praise him with psaltery and harp. Catholic Public Domain Version Praise him with the sound of the trumpet. Praise him with psaltery and stringed instrument. New American Bible Give praise with blasts upon the horn, praise him with harp and lyre. New Revised Standard Version Praise him with trumpet sound; praise him with lute and harp! Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BiblePraise him with the sound of the trumpet; praise him with the psaltery and harp. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Praise him with the sound of the horn; praise him with harps and with lyres. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Praise Him with the blast of the horn; Praise Him with the psaltery and harp. Brenton Septuagint Translation Praise him with the sound of a trumpet: praise him with psaltery and harp. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Let Everything That Has Breath Praise the LORD…2Praise Him for His mighty acts; praise Him for His excellent greatness. 3Praise Him with the sound of the horn; praise Him with the harp and lyre. 4Praise Him with tambourine and dancing; praise Him with strings and flute.… Cross References 2 Samuel 6:5 David and all the house of Israel were celebrating before the LORD with all kinds of wood instruments, harps, stringed instruments, tambourines, sistrums, and cymbals. 1 Chronicles 13:8 David and all the Israelites were celebrating before God with all their might, with songs and on harps and lyres, with tambourines, cymbals, and trumpets. 1 Chronicles 15:28 So all Israel brought up the ark of the covenant of the LORD with shouting, with the sounding of rams’ horns and trumpets, and with cymbals and the music of harps and lyres. 1 Chronicles 16:42 Heman and Jeduthun had with them trumpets and cymbals for the music and instruments for the songs of God. And the sons of Jeduthun were stationed at the gate. 2 Chronicles 5:12-13 all the Levitical singers—Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun, and their sons and relatives—stood on the east side of the altar, dressed in fine linen and playing cymbals, harps, and lyres, accompanied by 120 priests sounding trumpets. / The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud 2 Chronicles 29:25-28 Hezekiah stationed the Levites in the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres according to the command of David, of Gad the king’s seer, and of Nathan the prophet. For the command had come from the LORD through His prophets. / The Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets. / And Hezekiah ordered that the burnt offering be sacrificed on the altar. When the burnt offering began, the song of the LORD and the trumpets began as well, accompanied by the instruments of David king of Israel. ... Ezra 3:10-11 When the builders had laid the foundation of the temple of the LORD, the priests in their apparel with trumpets, and the Levites (the sons of Asaph) with cymbals, took their positions to praise the LORD, as David king of Israel had prescribed. / And they sang responsively with praise and thanksgiving to the LORD: “For He is good; for His loving devotion to Israel endures forever.” Then all the people gave a great shout of praise to the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD had been laid. Nehemiah 12:27 At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, the Levites were sought out from all their homes and brought to Jerusalem to celebrate the joyous dedication with thanksgiving and singing, accompanied by cymbals, harps, and lyres. Job 21:12 singing to the tambourine and lyre and making merry at the sound of the flute. Psalm 33:2-3 Praise the LORD with the harp; make music to Him with ten strings. / Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully with a shout of joy. Psalm 81:2 Lift up a song, strike the tambourine, play the sweet-sounding harp and lyre. Psalm 98:5-6 Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, in melodious song with the harp. / With trumpets and the blast of the ram’s horn shout for joy before the LORD, the King. Psalm 144:9 I will sing to You a new song, O God; on a harp of ten strings I will make music to You— Psalm 147:7 Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; make music on the harp to our God, Isaiah 38:20 The LORD will save me; we will play songs on stringed instruments all the days of our lives in the house of the LORD. Treasury of Scripture Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp. with the sound Psalm 81:2,3 Take a psalm, and bring hither the timbrel, the pleasant harp with the psaltery… Psalm 98:5,6 Sing unto the LORD with the harp; with the harp, and the voice of a psalm… Numbers 10:10 Also in the day of your gladness, and in your solemn days, and in the beginnings of your months, ye shall blow with the trumpets over your burnt offerings, and over the sacrifices of your peace offerings; that they may be to you for a memorial before your God: I am the LORD your God. trumpet. Psalm 33:2 Praise the LORD with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings. Psalm 92:3 Upon an instrument of ten strings, and upon the psaltery; upon the harp with a solemn sound. Psalm 108:2 Awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early. Jump to Previous Blast Blowing Corded Harp Horn Instruments Lyre Music Praise Psaltery Sound Sounding TrumpetJump to Next Blast Blowing Corded Harp Horn Instruments Lyre Music Praise Psaltery Sound Sounding TrumpetPsalm 150 1. An exhortation to praise God3. With all kinds of instruments Praise Him with the sound of the horn; The "horn" refers to the shofar, a ram's horn used in ancient Israel for religious and ceremonial purposes. The shofar was blown to announce the start of festivals, to call people to worship, and to signal important events (Leviticus 23:24, Joshua 6:4-5). Its sound is a call to attention, symbolizing the power and majesty of God. The use of the horn in worship highlights the importance of audibly proclaiming God's greatness. The shofar is also associated with the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai (Exodus 19:16) and is a reminder of God's covenant with His people. praise Him with the harp and lyre. Persons / Places / Events 1. PsalmistThe author of Psalm 150, traditionally attributed to King David, who is known for his musical talents and deep devotion to God. 2. Temple Worship The context of this psalm is likely related to the worship practices in the Temple in Jerusalem, where music played a significant role. 3. Musicians and Levites Those who were appointed to play instruments and lead worship in the Temple, emphasizing the organized and communal aspect of worship. 4. Instruments The trumpet, harp, and lyre are mentioned, highlighting the variety of musical expressions used in praising God. 5. Israel The nation of Israel, for whom the psalms were a central part of their worship and spiritual life. Teaching Points The Role of Music in WorshipMusic is a powerful tool for expressing praise and adoration to God. It engages the heart and mind, allowing believers to connect deeply with the divine. Diversity in Worship Expression The variety of instruments mentioned signifies the diversity of worship expressions. Believers are encouraged to use their unique gifts and talents in worship. Historical and Cultural Context Understanding the historical use of instruments in biblical times enriches our appreciation for the depth and tradition of worship practices. Corporate Worship The communal aspect of worship is emphasized through the organized use of music in the Temple, reminding us of the importance of gathering together to praise God. Continuity of Worship Practices The use of music in both the Old and New Testaments shows the timeless nature of musical worship, encouraging believers to incorporate music into their spiritual lives.(3) Trumpet.--Heb., shophar. (See Psalm 81:3; Psalm 98:6. LXX., ???????.) It was the crooked horn, sometimes also called keren. (B?ble Educator, 2:231.) Psaltery and harp.--See Note, Psalm 33:2. Verse 3. - Praise him with the sound of the trumpet, (On the use of the trumpet in Divine service, see Leviticus 23:24; Leviticus 25:9; Numbers 10:10; 2 Samuel 6:15; 1 Chronicles 13:8; 1 Chronicles 15:24; 1 Chronicles 16:6; 2 Chronicles 5:12, 13; 2 Chronicles 7:6; 2 Chronicles 29:27; Psalm 81:3; Psalm 98:6.) Praise him with the psaltery and harp (comp. Psalm 57:8; Psalm 81:2; Psalm 108:2; 1 Chronicles 15:16; 2 Chronicles 5:12, etc.).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Praise Himהַֽ֭לְלוּהוּ (hal·lū·hū) Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural | third person masculine singular Strong's 1984: To shine with the sound בְּתֵ֣קַע (bə·ṯê·qa‘) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8629: A blast of a, trumpet of the trumpet; שׁוֹפָ֑ר (šō·w·p̄ār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7782: A cornet, curved horn praise Him הַֽ֝לְל֗וּהוּ (hal·lū·hū) Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural | third person masculine singular Strong's 1984: To shine with the harp בְּנֵ֣בֶל (bə·nê·ḇel) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5035: A skin-bag for, liquids, a vase, a lyre and lyre. וְכִנּֽוֹר׃ (wə·ḵin·nō·wr) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3658: A harp Links Psalm 150:3 NIVPsalm 150:3 NLT Psalm 150:3 ESV Psalm 150:3 NASB Psalm 150:3 KJV Psalm 150:3 BibleApps.com Psalm 150:3 Biblia Paralela Psalm 150:3 Chinese Bible Psalm 150:3 French Bible Psalm 150:3 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 150:3 Praise him with the sounding (Psalm Ps Psa.) |