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Psalms 113:2

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Blessed be the name of the LORD both now and forevermore.

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Matthew Henry Bible Commentaryv. 2

This psalm begins and ends with "Hallelujah;" for, as many others, it is designed to promote the great and good work of praising God. I. We are here called upon and urged to praise God (Psa 113:1-3). II. We are here furnished with matter for praise, and words are put into our mouths, in singing which we must with holy fear and love give to God the glory of, 1. The elevations of his glory and greatness (Psa 113:4, Psa 113:5). 2. The condescensions of his grace and goodness (Psa 113:6-9), which very much illustrate one another, that we may be duly affected with both.

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Strong's Concordancev. 2

בָרַךְ (bârak, H1288) — to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as… שֵׁם (shêm, H8034) — an appellation, as amark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority,… יְהֹוָה (Yᵉhôvâh, H3068) — Jehovah, Jewish national name of God עַתָּה (ʻattâh, H6258) — at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive עַד (ʻad, H5704) — as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until)… עוֹלָם (ʻôwlâm, H5769) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or…

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Daniel 2:20rank 6

and declared: “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him.

I Chronicles 16:36rank 3

Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting.” Then all the people said, “Amen!” and “Praise the LORD!”

Psalms 41:13rank 3

Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Amen and Amen.

Revelation of John 5:13rank 3

And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!”

Psalms 106:48rank 1

Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Let all the people say, “Amen!” Hallelujah!

Ephesians 3:21rank 1

to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

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