Psalms 149:2
Psalms 149:2 in Multiple Translations
Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the children of Zion rejoice in their King.
Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.
Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: Let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.
Let Israel have joy in his maker; let the children of Zion be glad in their King.
Let Israel celebrate their Creator; let the people of Zion be happy in their King.
Let Israel reioyce in him that made him, and let ye children of Zion reioyce in their King.
Israel doth rejoice in his Maker, Sons of Zion do joy in their king.
Let Israel rejoice in him who made them. Let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.
Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.
Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: and let the children of Sion be joyful in their king.
You Israeli people, be glad because of what God, who created you, has done for you! You people of Jerusalem, rejoice because of what God your king has done for you!
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 149:2
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Psalms 149:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יִשְׂמַ֣ח
יִשְׂרָאֵ֣ל
בְּ/עֹשָׂ֑י/ו
בְּנֵֽי
צִ֝יּ֗וֹן
יָגִ֥ילוּ
בְ/מַלְכָּֽ/ם
יִשְׂמַ֣ח
sâmach
H8055
to rejoice
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
יִשְׂרָאֵ֣ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
בְּ/עֹשָׂ֑י/ו
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
Prep | V-Qal | Suff
בְּנֵֽי
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
צִ֝יּ֗וֹן
Tsîyôwn
H6726
Zion
N-proper
יָגִ֥ילוּ
gîyl
H1523
to rejoice
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
בְ/מַלְכָּֽ/ם
melek
H4428
King's
Prep | N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 149:2
יִשְׂמַ֣ח
sâmach
H8055
"to rejoice"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
This verb means to rejoice or be glad, often used in a religious sense, like when the Israelites rejoiced at the dedication of the temple in 1 Kings 8:66.
Definition: 1) to rejoice, be glad 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to rejoice 1a2) to rejoice (arrogantly), exult (at) 1a3) to rejoice (religiously) 1b) (Piel) to cause to rejoice, gladden, make glad 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to rejoice, gladden, make glad
Usage: Occurs in 148 OT verses. KJV: cheer up, be (make) glad, (have, make) joy(-ful), be (make) merry, (cause to, make to) rejoice, [idiom] very. See also: Exodus 4:14; Psalms 92:5; Psalms 5:12.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֣ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
בְּ/עֹשָׂ֑י/ו
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
Prep | V-Qal | Suff
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
בְּנֵֽי
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
צִ֝יּ֗וֹן
Tsîyôwn
H6726
"Zion"
N-proper
Zion refers to a mountain in Jerusalem, often used as another name for the city, especially in prophetic books like Isaiah and Jeremiah.
Definition: Zion = "parched place" another name for Jerusalem especially in the prophetic books Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 153 OT verses. KJV: Zion. See also: 2 Samuel 5:7; Isaiah 49:14; Psalms 2:6.
יָגִ֥ילוּ
gîyl
H1523
"to rejoice"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
This Hebrew word means to rejoice or be glad, often expressing strong emotions like joy or fear, as seen in the KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to rejoice, exult, be glad 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to rejoice 1a2) to tremble (from fear)
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: be glad, joy, be joyful, rejoice. See also: 1 Chronicles 16:31; Proverbs 23:25; Psalms 2:11.
בְ/מַלְכָּֽ/ם
melek
H4428
"King's"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
Study Notes — Psalms 149:2
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 149:2 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 149:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 149:2
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 149:2
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 149:2
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 149:2
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 149:2
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 149:2
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 149:2
- Sermons on Psalms 149:2
Context — Sing to the LORD a New Song
1Hallelujah! 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. 4For the LORD takes pleasure in His people; He adorns the afflicted with salvation.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 100:1–3 | Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth. Serve the LORD with gladness; come into His presence with joyful songs. Know that the LORD is God. It is He who made us, and we are His; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. |
| 2 | Psalms 95:6 | O come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the LORD our Maker. |
| 3 | Isaiah 52:7 | How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!” |
| 4 | Isaiah 54:5 | For your husband is your Maker— the LORD of Hosts is His name— the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; He is called the God of all the earth. |
| 5 | Deuteronomy 7:6–7 | For you are a people holy to the LORD your God. The LORD your God has chosen you to be a people for His prized possession out of all peoples on the face of the earth. The LORD did not set His affection on you and choose you because you were more numerous than the other peoples, for you were the fewest of all peoples. |
| 6 | Joel 2:23 | Be glad, O children of Zion, and rejoice in the LORD your God, for He has given you the autumn rains for your vindication. He sends you showers, both autumn and spring rains, as before. |
| 7 | 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. |
| 8 | Job 35:10 | But no one asks, ‘Where is God my Maker, who gives us songs in the night, |
| 9 | Luke 19:38 | “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” |
| 10 | Psalms 135:3–4 | Hallelujah, for the LORD is good; sing praises to His name, for it is lovely. For the LORD has chosen Jacob as His own, Israel as His treasured possession. |
Psalms 149:2 Summary
This verse is saying that God's people should be happy and thankful because He created them and is their King. It's like being part of a wonderful family, where our Father loves and takes care of us, as seen in Psalms 103:13. We can rejoice in our Maker by praising Him and trusting in His love and goodness, as mentioned in Psalms 34:8 and Jeremiah 31:3. By doing so, we can experience the joy and peace that comes from knowing and loving Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to rejoice in our Maker?
To rejoice in our Maker means to find joy and happiness in the fact that God created us and loves us, as seen in Psalms 149:2, and to trust in His goodness and sovereignty, as proclaimed in Psalms 100:3 and Romans 11:36.
Who are the children of Zion?
The children of Zion refer to the people of God, specifically those who have put their faith in Him and are part of His spiritual kingdom, as mentioned in Psalms 149:2 and Hebrews 12:22-24.
Why should we rejoice in our King?
We should rejoice in our King because He is our Savior, Redeemer, and Lord, who has given us eternal life and promises to be with us always, as stated in Matthew 28:20 and Revelation 21:3-4.
How can we apply this verse to our daily lives?
We can apply this verse by making a conscious effort to thank and praise God for who He is and what He has done for us, as encouraged in Psalms 100:4 and 1 Thessalonians 5:18, and by living our lives in a way that honors and glorifies Him, as taught in Colossians 3:17 and 1 Corinthians 10:31.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can rejoice in my Maker today, and how can I express my gratitude to Him?
- How does remembering that God is my King impact my daily decisions and actions?
- In what ways can I reflect the joy and happiness of knowing my Maker and King to those around me?
- What are some things that hinder my ability to rejoice in my Maker, and how can I overcome them?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 149:2
Let Israel rejoice in him that made him,.... Or, "in his Makers" (i), Father, Son, and Spirit; as in Job 35:10; see also Ecclesiastes 12:1; for all three Persons had a concern in the creation of man
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 149:2
Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their king.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 149:2
That made him; that made them not only his creatures, but, which is unspeakably greater, his people; or, that advanced and adorned them with singular privileges, as this word is used, , and elsewhere. Be joyful in their King; David and his posterity, and especially the chief of all of them, the Messiah. Let them rejoice and bless God that they have so potent, so wise, and so just a king.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 149:2
Psalms 149:2 Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.Ver. 2. Let Israel rejoice in him that made him] And new made him, Ephesians 2:10, and thereby highly advanced him, as 1 Samuel 12:6. The Hebrew hath it, In his makers, to show the Trinity of persons concurring in the work both of creation and regeneration. So Genesis 1:26 Job 35:10 Isaiah 54:5 Ecclesiastes 12:1. See Psalms 100:3. Be joyful in their King] i.e. In Christ, whose kingdom is such as should swallow up all discontents, and make us everlastingly merry, Micah 4:9. If Seneca could say to his friend, Polybius, Fas non est, salvo Caesare, de fortuna tua queri, Hoc incolumi salvi tibi sunt tui, &c., It is not fit for thee to complain of thine hard fortune so long as Caesar is alive, and well; how much more may it be said so to Christians, so long as Christ is alive, and reigns!
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 149:2
Verse 2. In him that made him] Let them remember in their exultations to give all glory to the Lord; for he is the Author of their being and their blessings. And let them know that he is their King also; that they should submit to his authority, and be guided and regulated in their hearts and conduct by his laws.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 149:2
2. Jehovah is Israel’s Maker (Psalms 95:6; Psalms 100:3; Isaiah 44:2; Isaiah 51:13), for to Him it owes its original existence as a nation, and the present restoration of its national life; now that it has no earthly king, it acknowledges Him as its true King as in days of old (1 Samuel 8:7; 1 Samuel 12:12), and celebrates the glory of His kingdom, which is universal (Psalms 145:1; Psalms 145:11-13), yet in an especial sense has its seat in Zion (Isaiah 52:7).
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 149:2
Let Israel - The people of Israel; the Hebrew people; the people of God. Rejoice in him that made him - Him, who has made the people what they are.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 149:2
2. In him that made him—The Maker of Israel corresponds to King in the next member of the verse, and refers not so directly to the act of creation, as to Jehovah’s act of constituting, and now
Sermons on Psalms 149:2
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Overcoming Suffering: Patience and Prayer by Koshy Mathew | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of becoming like a little child in order to enter the kingdom of God. They stress the need to be humble and have a childlike f |
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Our Goal Is God by George Verwer | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of basing our faith on the Word of God. He mentions that some people have created their own pictures of heaven and hell, but i |
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Spiritual Times and Seasons by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot preaches on the vanity of all creature enjoyments and the importance of experiencing the killing and healing work of grace in the soul. Through the examples of King So |
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Ravenhill Humor - on Hymn 'And Can It Be' by Leonard Ravenhill | Leonard Ravenhill humorously critiques the rendition of the hymn 'And Can It Be,' expressing his disappointment after hearing it sung poorly for many years. He imagines that Charle |
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Walk of the New Man 03 by Rick Bovey | In this sermon, the speaker breaks down the passage into three parts. He begins by discussing the growth stages of children and relates it to the spiritual growth of believers. He |
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We're Marching to Zion (Zion City Choir) by John Alexander Dowie | The video is a repetitive chant or song asking the Lord to let His joy be known. The phrase "And hear us, how we sing our song" is repeated multiple times throughout the video. The |
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A Call to Worship Part 1 by Chuck Smith | In 'A Call to Worship Part 1', Pastor Chuck Smith emphasizes the significance of worship through singing, drawing from Psalm 95, which invites believers to joyfully come before the |