Psalms 150:5
Psalms 150:5 in Multiple Translations
Praise Him with clashing cymbals; praise Him with resounding cymbals.
Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high sounding cymbals.
Praise him with loud cymbals: Praise him with high sounding cymbals.
Give him praise with the loud brass: give him praise with the high-sounding brass.
Praise him with the clash of cymbals, praise him with really loud cymbals!
Prayse ye him with sounding cymbales: prayse ye him with high sounding cymbales.
Praise Him with cymbals of sounding, Praise Him with cymbals of shouting.
Praise him with loud cymbals! Praise him with resounding cymbals!
Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high sounding cymbals.
Praise him on high sounding cymbals: praise him on cymbals of joy:
Praise him by clashing cymbals together; praise him by clashing together very loud cymbals!
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 150:5
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Psalms 150:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הַֽלְל֥וּ/הוּ
בְ/צִלְצְלֵי
שָׁ֑מַע
הַֽ֝לְל֗וּ/הוּ
בְּֽ/צִלְצְלֵ֥י
תְרוּעָֽה
הַֽלְל֥וּ/הוּ
hâlal
H1984
to shine
V-Piel-Impv-2mp | Suff
בְ/צִלְצְלֵי
tsᵉlâtsal
H6767
buzzing
Prep | N-mp
שָׁ֑מַע
shêmaʻ
H8088
sound
N-ms
הַֽ֝לְל֗וּ/הוּ
hâlal
H1984
to shine
V-Piel-Impv-2mp | Suff
בְּֽ/צִלְצְלֵ֥י
tsᵉlâtsal
H6767
buzzing
Prep | N-mp
תְרוּעָֽה
tᵉrûwʻâh
H8643
shout
N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 150:5
הַֽלְל֥וּ/הוּ
hâlal
H1984
"to shine"
V-Piel-Impv-2mp | Suff
To be foolish means to act wildly or make a show, like the prophets of Baal in 1 Kings 18:29. It can also mean to celebrate or boast, as in Psalm 38:5.
Definition: 1) to shine 1a) (Qal) to shine (fig. of God's favour) 1b) (Hiphil) to flash forth light
Usage: Occurs in 140 OT verses. KJV: (make) boast (self), celebrate, commend, (deal, make), fool(-ish, -ly), glory, give (light), be (make, feign self) mad (against), give in marriage, (sing, be worthy of) praise, rage, renowned, shine. See also: Genesis 12:15; Psalms 113:1; Psalms 5:6.
בְ/צִלְצְלֵי
tsᵉlâtsal
H6767
"buzzing"
Prep | N-mp
Tsᵉlâtsal means a loud clatter or whirring, like the sound of cymbals or a cricket's wings.
Definition: whirring, buzzing
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: cymbal, locust, shadowing, spear. See also: Deuteronomy 28:42; Job 40:31; Psalms 150:5.
שָׁ֑מַע
shêmaʻ
H8088
"sound"
N-ms
This word refers to a report, rumor, or announcement, something that is heard or spoken. In the Bible, it is used to describe news, fame, or a loud noise, often in books like Genesis and Isaiah.
Definition: sound
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: bruit, fame, hear(-ing), loud, report, speech, tidings. See also: Genesis 29:13; Psalms 18:45; Psalms 150:5.
הַֽ֝לְל֗וּ/הוּ
hâlal
H1984
"to shine"
V-Piel-Impv-2mp | Suff
To be foolish means to act wildly or make a show, like the prophets of Baal in 1 Kings 18:29. It can also mean to celebrate or boast, as in Psalm 38:5.
Definition: 1) to shine 1a) (Qal) to shine (fig. of God's favour) 1b) (Hiphil) to flash forth light
Usage: Occurs in 140 OT verses. KJV: (make) boast (self), celebrate, commend, (deal, make), fool(-ish, -ly), glory, give (light), be (make, feign self) mad (against), give in marriage, (sing, be worthy of) praise, rage, renowned, shine. See also: Genesis 12:15; Psalms 113:1; Psalms 5:6.
בְּֽ/צִלְצְלֵ֥י
tsᵉlâtsal
H6767
"buzzing"
Prep | N-mp
Tsᵉlâtsal means a loud clatter or whirring, like the sound of cymbals or a cricket's wings.
Definition: whirring, buzzing
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: cymbal, locust, shadowing, spear. See also: Deuteronomy 28:42; Job 40:31; Psalms 150:5.
תְרוּעָֽה
tᵉrûwʻâh
H8643
"shout"
N-fs
This word means a loud shout or noise, like a battle cry or a joyful sound. It can also refer to the blast of trumpets in books like Numbers and Joshua.
Definition: 1) alarm, signal, sound of tempest, shout, shout or blast of war or alarm or joy 1a) alarm of war, war-cry, battle-cry 1b) blast (for march) 1c) shout of joy (with religious impulse) 1d) shout of joy (in general)
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: alarm, blow(-ing) (of, the) (trumpets), joy, jubile, loud noise, rejoicing, shout(-ing), (high, joyful) sound(-ing). See also: Leviticus 23:24; Ezra 3:12; Psalms 27:6.
Study Notes — Psalms 150:5
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 150:5 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 150:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 150:5
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 150:5
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 150:5
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 150:5
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 150:5
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 150:5
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 150:5
Context — Let Everything That Has Breath Praise the LORD
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.
5Praise Him with clashing cymbals; praise Him with resounding cymbals.
6Let everything that has breath praise the LORD! Hallelujah!Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 15:16 | David also told the leaders of the Levites to appoint their relatives as singers to lift up their voices with joy, accompanied by musical instruments—harps, lyres, and cymbals. |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 25:1 | Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service: |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 15:19 | The musicians Heman, Asaph, and Ethan were to sound the bronze cymbals. |
| 4 | 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. |
| 5 | 1 Chronicles 25:6 | All these were under the direction of their fathers for the music of the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres, for the service of the house of God. Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman were under the direction of the king. |
| 6 | 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. |
| 7 | 1 Chronicles 16:5 | Asaph was the chief, Zechariah was second, then Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-edom, and Jeiel. They were to play the harps and lyres, while Asaph sounded the cymbals |
| 8 | 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. |
Psalms 150:5 Summary
[Psalms 150:5 is a call to praise God with clashing and resounding cymbals, which symbolizes joyful and triumphant praise. This kind of praise is a way to express our gratitude and adoration to God, as seen in other biblical accounts of worship, such as 1 Chronicles 13:8 and 2 Chronicles 5:13. We can apply this command by finding ways to express joyful praise in our daily lives, whether through music, dance, or other forms of creative expression (Romans 12:1). By praising God with every aspect of our being, we can join with others in worshiping Him and bringing glory to His name (Psalm 100:1-5).]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of using clashing and resounding cymbals in worship?
The use of clashing and resounding cymbals in Psalms 150:5 symbolizes joyful and triumphant praise, as seen in other biblical accounts of worship, such as 1 Chronicles 13:8 and 2 Chronicles 5:13. This kind of praise is a way to express our gratitude and adoration to God.
Is it necessary to have musical instruments to worship God?
While musical instruments can be a powerful way to express worship, as seen in Psalms 150:5, they are not a requirement for genuine worship. According to John 4:24, we are to worship God in spirit and truth, and this can be done through silent prayer, singing, or other forms of expression.
How can we apply the command to praise God with clashing cymbals in our daily lives?
The command to praise God with clashing cymbals in Psalms 150:5 can be applied by finding ways to express joyful and triumphant praise in our daily lives, whether through music, dance, or other forms of creative expression. As Romans 12:1 encourages us to offer our bodies as living sacrifices, we can use our talents and abilities to worship God and bring glory to His name.
What is the relationship between the use of cymbals and the call to praise God in Psalms 150:6?
The use of cymbals in Psalms 150:5 is closely tied to the call to praise God in Psalms 150:6, which says 'Let everything that has breath praise the LORD!' The use of cymbals is one way to express this praise, and it is a call to all people to join in worshiping God with every aspect of their being, as seen in Psalm 100:1-5.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can express joyful and triumphant praise to God in my daily life?
- How can I use my talents and abilities to worship God and bring glory to His name?
- What are some things that prevent me from praising God with abandon, and how can I overcome them?
- How can I join with others in worshiping God, as seen in Psalms 150:6?
- What are some ways I can cultivate a heart of praise and worship in my daily life?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 150:5
Praise him upon the loud cymbals,.... Or "cymbals of hearing" (x); that were heard with pleasure and delight, and afar off: the Septuagint and Vulgate Latin versions render it, "well sounding
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 150:5
Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high sounding cymbals. Praise him upon the loud cymbals ... upon the high-sounding cymbals - suited to loud praises (Nehemiah 12:27).
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 150:5
Psalms 150:5 Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high sounding cymbals.Ver. 5. Praise him upon the loud cymbals] These were, saith Cicero (in Pison.), instrumenta aerea, concava, tinnula, in matris Deorum sacris usurpata; bells, some render it. The apostle speaketh of a tinkling cymbal; and a grave divine complaineth, that God cannot please some hearers unless he speak tinkling and tickling words (Dr Stough on 2 Timothy 1:13).
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 150:5
(5) Cymbals.—Heb., tseltselîm (2 Samuel 6:5), a word evidently formed to express the sound of the instrument. Two kinds are evidently indicated in this verse, the “loud” cymbals (literally, cymbals of hearing), and “high-sounding” (literally, of tumult). As the Arabs use at present a larger and smaller instrument (see Bible Educator, 2, 211, 311), it is possible that the same distinction is made here, but which would be the larger instrument it is impossible from the Hebrew to determine.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 150:5
Verse 5. Loud cymbals] צלצלים tseltselim. Two hollow plates of brass, which, being struck together, produced a sharp clanging sound. This instrument is still in use. What the high-sounding cymbals meant I know not; unless those of a larger make, struck above the head, and consequently emitting a louder sound.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 150:5
5. the loud cytubals … the high sounding cymbals] The clear sounding cymbals … the clanging cymbals. Two kinds of cymbals are obviously meant: the first, lit. cymbals of hearing, may have been a smaller kind, producing a sharp, clear sound, possibly castanets: the second may have been a larger kind, producing a clanging, booming sound. “The Arabs have two distinct varieties, large and small.… They use their large cymbals in religious ceremonies, but the smaller kind seem to be almost limited to the accompaniment of dancers.” Stainer, p. 137. For cymbals of hearing cp. 1 Chronicles 15:19, “with cymbals of bronze, to sound aloud,” lit. to cause to hear; Psalms 16:5, “Asaph with cymbals, sounding aloud,” lit. causing to hear. With the Sept. of the second phrase, ἐνκυμβάλοιςἀλαλαγμοῦ, cp. κύμβαλονἀλαλάζον ‘a clanging cymbal’ (1 Corinthians 13:1).
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 150:5
Praise him upon the loud cymbals - literally, “the cymbals of sound” or hearing. That is, Let there be audibly expressed joy.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 150:5
5. Loud cymbals—The idea is, cymbals giving a clear, distinct sound, causing a distinct hearing—literally, cymbals of hearing. High sounding cymbals—Literally, cymbals of shouting, clanging cymbals.