Psalms 106:2 — Word Study
WLCמִ֗י יְ֭מַלֵּל גְּבוּר֣וֹת יְהוָ֑ה יַ֝שְׁמִ֗יעַ כָּל־ תְּהִלָּתֽוֹ׃
BSAWhomîy [what person, whoever it may be] can describemâlal▸ [utter, express, or recount] the mighty actsgᵉbûwrâh [powerful, strong, or courageous, great deeds, or marvelous works] of the LORDYᵉhôvâh [Yehovah, the self-existent God] ◂or fully proclaimshâmaʻ▸ [completely, or utterly, declare, or make known] His praisetᵉhillâh [a song of praise, or an act of worship]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| מִ֗י | who? | Pronoun |
| יְ֭מַלֵּל | will he tell | Verb, Piel, imperfect third person masculine singular |
| גְּבוּר֣וֹת | [the] mighty deeds of | Noun common, feminine plural construct |
| יְהוָ֑ה | Yahweh | Noun proper |
| יַ֝שְׁמִ֗יעַ | will he proclaim? | Verb, Hiphil, imperfect third person masculine singular |
| כָּל־ | all | Noun common, masculine singular construct |
| תְּהִלָּתֽוֹ׃ | praise his | Noun common feminine singular construct, suffix |
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| BSB | Who can describe the mighty acts of the LORD or fully proclaim His praise? |
| KJV | Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD? who can shew forth all his praise? |
| ASV | Who can utter the mighty acts of Jehovah, Or show forth all his praise? |
| YLT | Who doth utter the mighty acts of Jehovah? Soundeth all His praise? |
| WEB | Who can utter the mighty acts of Yahweh, or fully declare all his praise? |
| BBE | Who is able to give an account of the great acts of the Lord, or to make clear all his praise? |
The translations agree on the essence of the verse, emphasizing the challenge of describing God's mighty acts and proclaiming His praise.
The verse consists of a main clause followed by a subordinate clause, creating a rhetorical question that emphasizes the psalmist's awe.
8 commentators on this verse
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clause
subjectמִי
verbמָלַל
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Deep Study — Psalms 106:2
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Context — Praise for God's Mighty Actsgenerated
Psalms 106:2 expresses a profound question about the ability of humanity to articulate the mighty acts of the LORD. This verse follows a declaration of gratitude for God's enduring goodness in Psalm 106:1. The psalmist invites reflection on the greatness of God's deeds and the appropriate response of praise, setting the tone for the rest of the psalm, where the focus remains on God's faithfulness and mercy.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psalm 40:5 | Many, O LORD my God, are the wonders You have done, and the plans You have for us— none can compare to You— if I proclaim and declare them, they are more than I can count. |
| 2 | Psalm 139:17–18 | How precious to me are Your thoughts, O God, how vast is their sum! |
| 3 | Psalm 145:3–12 | Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised; His greatness is unsearchable. |
| 4 | Job 5:9 | the One who does great and unsearchable things, wonders without number. |
| 5 | Job 26:14 | Indeed, these are but the fringes of His ways; how faint is the whisper we hear of Him! Who then can understand the thunder of His power?” |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 9 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — יְ֭מַלֵּל, Ye.ma.lelgenerated
The verb מָלַל (malal) means to speak or say, often in a poetic context. It suggests not just the act of speaking but the depth of expression involved in recounting significant events. This word appears in various forms throughout the Hebrew Bible, particularly in poetic literature, emphasizing the beauty and significance of the spoken word.
In this verse, the psalmist uses יְ֭מַלֵּל to question who can adequately express the mighty deeds of God. The use of the imperfect tense indicates an ongoing or habitual action, implying that while many may attempt to recount God's works, none can fully capture their magnitude.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
The translations agree on the essence of the verse, with each rendering the call to describe God's mighty acts and proclaim His praise in similar terms.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The structure of the verse centers around two main clauses: the first asks who can describe God's mighty acts, and the second questions who can proclaim His praise. The verb יְ֭מַלֵּל serves as the action point of the first clause, while יַ֝שְׁמִ֗יעַ governs the second, creating a parallelism that emphasizes the psalmist's inquiry.
The Hebrew word order places the interrogative pronoun מִי at the beginning, highlighting the rhetorical nature of the question and drawing attention to the speaker's awe regarding the subject of God's deeds.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
In the Septuagint, the Hebrew מָלַל is rendered as λαλήσει, which carries a similar meaning of speaking or proclaiming. This choice maintains the focus on verbal expression, reflecting the psalmist's concern with articulating God's greatness.
The Greek translation captures the essence of the original Hebrew while adapting it to the linguistic context of the Hellenistic audience.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Psalms 106:2 asks who can describe the mighty acts of the LORD or fully proclaim His praise. This verse emphasizes the greatness of God’s works and the difficulty of expressing them adequately.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Describing the mighty acts of the LORD involves recounting His powerful deeds and interventions in history, showcasing His strength and faithfulness.
It is challenging to fully proclaim His praise because God's deeds are vast and profound, making it difficult for human language to capture their full significance.
This verse sets the stage for Psalm 106, which reflects on God's goodness and faithfulness to Israel despite their shortcomings, emphasizing the need for gratitude and praise.
Examples include the creation of the world, the parting of the Red Sea, and the miracles performed by Jesus, all of which demonstrate God's power and faithfulness.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- What are some of the mighty acts of God that I can recount in my own life?
- How can I better express my praise for God's deeds?
- In what ways do I see God's faithfulness reflected in my experiences?
- Why is it important to recognize and proclaim God's greatness in my community?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Augustine of Hippo references this verse in discussing the expression of God's mighty acts and the need for mercy.
"Who can express the mighty acts of the Lord?" [Psalms 106:2]. Full of the consideration of the Divine works, while he entreats His mercy, "Who," he says,Early Church Fathers on Psalms 106 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Psalms 106:2 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleWho can utter the mighty acts of the Lord?.... Or powers (i); to which answers the Greek word for the miracles of Christ, Matthew 11:20, and Kimchi here restrains them to the wonders wrought in
Read John Gill on Psalms 106 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryWho can utter the mighty acts of the LORD? who can shew forth all his praise? Praise ye the Lord - Hebrew, 'Hallelujah.' This connects our psalm with Psalms 105:45.
Read Robert Jamieson on Psalms 106 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy Biblei.e. His praiseworthy actions, by a usual metonymy.
Read Matthew Poole on Psalms 106 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsPsalms 106:2 Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD? [who] can shew forth all his praise?Ver. 2. Who can utter, &c.] i.e. To the just worth of them; none can: they are fitter to be admired than possible to be uttered. It is enough that we do what we can toward the work. God accepteth according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not, 2 Corinthians 8:12; he taketh it for no small praise when we thus acknowledge him to be above all praise. Who can show forth all his praise?] Quis fando exprimat? Surely none can. David saith he will, Psalms 9:1, but soon found his utter inability; for according to thy name, O Lord, so is thy praise, saith he in another psalm. The best way…
Read John Trapp on Psalms 106 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(2) Praise.—Tehillah, a term that has become technical for a liturgic hymn. (Tehillîm is the general Hebrew word for the psalter. See Gen. Introduction.) The psalmist asks in this verse who is worthy or privileged to sing a tehillah, and replies himself that loyalty to the covenant confers this privilege.
Read Charles John Ellicott on Psalms 106 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 2. Who can utter the mighty acts of the Lord?] His acts are all acts of might; and particularly those in behalf of his followers.
Read AdamClarke on Psalms 106 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges2. No human voice can adequately celebrate Jehovah’s mighty acts (Psalms 106:8; Psalms 20:6) or worthily proclaim His praises (Psalms 18:3). For the thought cp. Psalms 40:5; and note again the parallels in Isaiah 63:15 (“thy mighty acts,” R.V.), 7 (“the praises of the Lord”).
Read Cambridge on Psalms 106 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleWho can utter the mighty acts of the Lord? - Who can speak the great things of God? Who can find language which will suitably express what he has done, or which will “come up” in sublimity to his acts?
Read Albert Barnes on Psalms 106 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.
Modern formal
Who can describe the mighty acts of the LORD or fully proclaim His praise?
Who can utter the mighty acts of Yahweh, or fully declare all his praise?
Who can describe the mighty acts of the LORD or fully proclaim His praise?
Who can adequately recount the Lord’s mighty acts, or relate all his praiseworthy deeds?
Tyndale line
Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD? who can shew forth all his praise?
Who can utter the mighty acts of Jehovah, Or show forth all his praise?
Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD, or shew forth all his praise?
Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD? who can show forth all his praise?
Who can expresse the noble actes of the Lord, or shewe forth all his prayse?
Strictly literal
Who can utter the mighty acts of Jehovah? [who] can shew forth all his praise?
Who doth utter the mighty acts of Jehovah? Soundeth all His praise?
Who utters the mighty acts of YHWH? Sounds all His praise?
Who can utter the mighty acts of the Lord? who can publish all his praise?
Who can recount the mighty acts of Yahweh or proclaim in full all his praiseworthy deeds?
From the Latin
Let them say so that have been redeemed by the Lord, whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy: and gathered out of the countries.
Simplified
Who can give an account of all the wonderful things the Lord has done? Who can give him all the praise he is due?
Who is able to give an account of the great acts of the Lord, or to make clear all his praise?
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text and the Septuagint show agreement in the overall message of the verse, although the Septuagint's word order differs from the Hebrew. The Septuagint matches 4 of the 7 words in the Hebrew text, preserving the core inquiry about God's mighty acts and the challenge of proclaiming His praise.
מִ֗י יְ֭מַלֵּל גְּבוּר֣וֹת יְהוָ֑ה יַ֝שְׁמִ֗יעַ כָּל־ תְּהִלָּתֽוֹ׃
4 of the 7 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in Psalms 106:2
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
מִי (mi) is an interrogative pronoun primarily used to ask about persons, meaning 'who?' or 'whose?'. It can also appear in rhetorical questions and has some idiomatic uses, such as 'who among...?' or 'whosoever'. The word is rarely applied to things, and its forms can vary in emphasis.
מִי 423 pron.interrog. who? of persons
מִי is rarely used of things, and usually where persons are understood or implied
in the gen. whose
in an indirect qu.
מִי ב׳ who among … ?
strengthened and emph. forms of interrog.
various rhetorical uses whose
מִי may sometimes be rendered whosoever, though, as the examples will shew, it does not really mean it
once, following a verb, any one
base
H4310 מִי who? of persons . מִי is rarely used of things, and usually where persons are understood or implied
. in the gen. whose
. in an indirect qu.
. מִי ב׳ who among … ?
. strengthened and emph. forms of interrog.
. various rhetorical uses whose
. מִי may sometimes be rendered whosoever, though, as the examples will shew, it does not really mean it
. once, following a verb, any one
4310 miy me
an interrogative pronoun of persons, as 4100 is of things,
who? (occasionally, by a peculiar idiom, of things); also
(indefinitely) whoever; often used in oblique construction
with prefix or suffix:--any (man), X he, X him, + O that!
what, which, who(-m, -se, -soever), + would to God.
see HEBREW for 04100
מִי (mi) — who?.
who?, whose?, whom?, would that, whoever, whosoever
Part — PronounHPi
מָלַל (malal) is a Hebrew verb with two primary meanings: to speak or say, and to rub or scrape. The speaking aspect is often poetic, while the rubbing meaning appears only in the Qal participle form. Notably, it is referenced in Proverbs 6:13. The lexicons agree on these meanings without significant disagreement.
ref
H4448a מָלַל Pi. speak, utter, say H4448b מָלַל rub, scrape—onlyQal Pt.
4448 malal maw-lal'
a primitive root; to speak (mostly poetical) or say:--say,
speak, utter.
מָלַל (ma.lal) — to speak.
1) to speak, utter, say
1a) (Qal) to speak
1b) (Piel) to say, utter
Aramaic equivalent: me.lal (מְלַל "to speak" H4449)
מָלַל (ma.lal) — to rub.
rub, scrape
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms — Verb · Piel · imperfect third person masculine singularHVpi3ms
See TALE.
גְּבוּרָה (gbuwrah) refers to strength or might, encompassing concepts of valor and bravery. It is derived from a root related to force and power, often used in a figurative sense. The term can denote not only human strength but also the might of God, highlighting its significance in both personal and divine contexts.
גְּבוּרָה 61 n.f. strength, might
strength
might, valour
might of God
base
H1369 גְּבוּרָה strength, might
1369 gbuwrah gheb-oo-raw'
feminine passive participle from the same as 1368; force
(literally or figuratively); by implication, valor, victory:--
force, mastery, might, mighty (act, power), power, strength.
see HEBREW for 01368
גְּבוּרָה (ge.vu.rah) — might.
1) strength, might
1a) strength
1b) might, valour, bravery
1c) might, mighty deeds (of God)
Aramaic equivalent: ge.vu.rah (גְּבוּרָה "might" H1370)
N-fp — Noun common · feminine plural constructHNcfpc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
יְהֹוָה (ye.ho.vah) is the proper name of the God of Israel, often rendered as Jehovah or the Lord. It signifies the self-existent or eternal nature of God. The name is closely associated with the revelation to Moses in Exodus 3:12-15 and is used in conjunction with other terms to denote sacred places. Some scholars suggest it derives from a root meaning 'to bring into being.'
יהוה c. 6823 i.e. יַהְוֶה n.pr.dei Yahweh, the proper name of the God of Israel—(1. MT יְהֹוָה 6518 (Qr אֲדֹנָי), or יֱהֹוִה 305 (Qr אֱלֹהִים) 2. Many recent scholars explain יַהְוֶה as Hiph. of הוה (= היה) the one bringing into being, life-giver)
יהוה is not used by E in Gn, but is given Ex 3:12-15 as the name of the God who revealed Himself to Moses at Horeb
יהוה is used with אלהים and suffixes, especially in D
the phrase † אֲנִי יהוה is noteworthy
יהוה is also used with several predicates, to form sacred names of holy places of Yahweh
base
H3068 יהוה i.e. יַהְוֶה n. pr. dei Yahweh, the proper name of the God of Israel
3068 Yhovah yeh-ho-vaw'
from 1961; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish
national name of God:--Jehovah, the Lord. Compare 3050, 3069.
see HEBREW for 01961
see HEBREW for 03050
see HEBREW for 03069
יְהֹוָה (ye.ho.vah) — LORD.
Jehovah = "the existing One"
1) the proper name of the one true God
1a) unpronounced except with the vowel pointings of a.do.na (אֲדֹנָי "Lord" H0136)
יְהֹוָה (ye.ho.vah) — The Lord.
Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
יְהֹוָה (ye.ho.vah) — (Jerusalem of) the Lord.
Combined with ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
N-proper — Noun properHNpt
The Hebrew word שָׁמַע (shama`) means 'to hear' and encompasses a range of meanings including listening, obeying, and proclaiming. It is built from a primitive root and can imply attention and understanding. The entries highlight various grammatical forms, such as Qal, Niphal, Piel, and Hiphil, indicating different nuances of hearing and obeying. There is no significant disagreement among the lexicons regarding its meanings.
שָׁמַע 1152 vb. hear
Qal 1052
subj. pers. hum.
י׳ (God) subj.
Niph. 42 be heard, of voice, sound
be heard of
be regarded, obeyed
= (favourable) hearing was granted to their voice.
Pi. he caused the people to hear
Hiph. 63
of man
י׳ subj.
base
H8085 שָׁמַע hear
8085 shama` shaw-mah'
a primitive root; to hear intelligently (often with
implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to
tell, etc.):--X attentively, call (gather) together, X
carefully, X certainly, consent, consider, be content,
declare, X diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make
to) hear(-ken, tell), X indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be)
obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish,
regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, X surely, tell,
understand, whosoever (heareth), witness.
שָׁמַע (sha.ma) — to hear: hear.
: hear
v
1) to hear, listen to, obey
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to hear (perceive by ear)
1a2) to hear of or concerning
1a3) to hear (have power to hear)
1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to
1a5) to understand (language)
1a6) to hear (of judicial cases)
1a7) to listen, give heed
1a7a) to consent, agree
1a7b) to grant request
1a8) to listen to, yield to
1a9) to obey, be obedient
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound)
1b2) to be heard of
1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed
1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon
1d) (Hiphil)
1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound
1d2) to sound aloud (musical term)
1d3) to make proclamation, summon
1d4) to cause to be heard
n m
2) sound
שָׁמַע (sha.ma) — to hear: obey.
: obey
v
1) to hear, listen to, obey
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to hear (perceive by ear)
1a2) to hear of or concerning
1a3) to hear (have power to hear)
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms — Verb · Hiphil · imperfect third person masculine singularHVhi3ms
כֹּל (kol) means 'all' or 'the whole.' It can refer to totality, including every person or thing, and is often used with a following genitive to specify what is included. The term can also denote a broader sense of everything in existence or all circumstances of life. The lexicons do not show significant disagreement on its meanings.
כֹּל once כּוֹל n.m. the whole, all
with foll. gen. (as usually) the whole of, to be rendered, however, often in our idiom, to avoid stiffness, any or every
Absolutely:
without the art., all things, all
with the art. הַכֹּל
where the sense is limited by the context to things (or persons) just mentioned
in a wider sense, all, whether of all mankind or of all living things, the universe, or of all the circumstances of life (chiefly late)
base
H3605 כֹּל once כּוֹל the whole, all . with foll. gen. (as usually) the whole of, to be rendered, however, often in our idiom, to avoid stiffness, any or every
. Absolutely: . without the art., all things, all
. with the art. הַכֹּל . where the sense is limited by the context to things (or persons) just mentioned
. in a wider sense, all, whether of all mankind or of all living things, the universe, or of all the circumstances of life (chiefly late)
3605 kol kole
or (Jer. 33:8) kowl {kole}; from 3634; properly, the whole;
hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a
plural sense):--(in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any
(manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as
many as, (no-)thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole,
whoso(-ever).
see HEBREW for 03634
כֹּל (kol) — all.
1) all, the whole
1a) all, the whole of
1b) any, each, every, anything
1c) totality, everything
Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
HNcmsc — Noun common · masculine singular constructHNcmsc
ol: Used in various combinations, and with different meanings.
(1) All along, "Weeping all along as he went" (Jer 41:6), i.e. throughout the whole way he went, feigning equal concern with the men from Shiloh, etc., for the destruction of the Temple, so as to put them off their guard.
(2) All in all, "That God may be all in all" (1Co 15:28, Greek: panta en pasin, "all things in all (persons and) things"). "The universe, with all it comprises, will wholly answer to God's will and reflect His mind" (Dummelow).
The Hebrew word תְּהִלָּה (*tehillah*) means praise, specifically in the form of a song or hymn. It encompasses acts of adoration and thanksgiving directed towards God, as well as general public praise and the qualities of God that warrant such praise. The word is derived from a root meaning to laud.
תְּהִלָּה n.f. praise, song of praise
praise, adoration, thanksgiving, paid to י׳
the act of general, public, praise
praise-song, as title
qualities, deeds, etc., of י׳, demanding praise
renown, fame, glory
base
H8416 תְּהִלָּה praise, song of praise . praise, adoration, thanksgiving, paid to י׳
. the act of general, public, praise
. praise-song, as title
. qualities, deeds, etc., of י׳, demanding praise
. renown, fame, glory
8416 thillah teh-hil-law'
from 1984; laudation; specifically (concretely) a
hymn:--praise.
see HEBREW for 01984
תְּהִלָּה (te.hil.lah) — praise.
1) praise, song or hymn of praise
1a) praise, adoration, thanksgiving (paid to God)
1b) act of general or public praise
1c) praise-song (as title)
1d) praise (demanded by qualities or deeds or attributes of God)
1e) renown, fame, glory
1e1) of Damascus, God
1e2) object of praise, possessor of renown (fig)
N-fs | Suff — Noun common feminine singular construct · suffixHNcfsc/Sp3ms