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Psalms 7:17 — Word Study

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WLCאוֹדֶ֣ה יְהוָ֣ה כְּצִדְק֑וֹ וַ֝אֲזַמְּרָ֗ה שֵֽׁם־ יְהוָ֥ה עֶלְיֽוֹן׃

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Listen & take awayPsalms 7
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Psalms 7:17quick helps
In a sentenceThe psalmist expresses gratitude to the LORD for His righteousness and commits to singing praises to His name.
Who is speakingThe psalmist, affirming a personal relationship with God.
Where we areIn a context of contrasting the fate of the wicked with the psalmist's commitment to worship.
The hard wordאוֹדֶ֣ה
Take awayThankfulness and praise are central to the psalmist's response to God's justice.
8 commentators on this verse Gill, Jamieson, Poole, Trapp & more — read them › clause verbשׁוּב The sentence as the grammar sees it Open the tree ›
How rare are these words?in the Old Testament

Every word here is used elsewhere in the Old Testament.

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Deep Study — Psalms 7:17

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Context — A Declaration of Praisegenerated

14Behold, the wicked man travails with evil; he conceives trouble and births falsehood.
15He has dug a hole and hollowed it out; he has fallen into a pit of his own making.
16His trouble recoils on himself, and his violence falls on his own head.
17I will thank the LORD for His righteousness and sing praise to the name of the LORD Most High.

Psalms 7:17 is a declaration of gratitude and praise directed towards the LORD, emphasizing His righteousness. The psalmist contrasts the fate of the wicked with his own commitment to worship, highlighting a personal relationship with God. This reflects a broader theme in the Psalms where the faithful respond to God's justice with thanksgiving and song, reinforcing their trust in His character and actions.


Cross References

ReferenceText (BSB)
1Psalm 35:28Then my tongue will proclaim Your righteousness and Your praises all day long.
2Psalm 51:14Deliver me from bloodguilt, O God, the God of my salvation, and my tongue will sing of Your righteousness.
3Psalm 71:15–16My mouth will declare Your righteousness and Your salvation all day long, though I cannot know their full measure.
4Psalm 98:2The LORD has proclaimed His salvation and revealed His righteousness to the nations.
5Psalm 111:3Splendid and majestic is His work; His righteousness endures forever.

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 10 references, hung on the phrase they belong to


The Key Word אוֹדֶ֣ה, 'o.Dehgenerated

The verb אוֹדֶ֣ה ('o.deh) is a Hiphil imperfect form, meaning 'I will give thanks'. It is built from the root יָדָה (yadah), which conveys the idea of throwing or casting, particularly in the context of worship and praise. This word encompasses a range of actions related to expressing gratitude, often with extended hands, indicating a posture of worship.

The use of this verb in this verse emphasizes the psalmist's intention to actively acknowledge God's righteousness. It is not merely a passive recognition but an active expression of thanks, aligning with the psalmist's role as a worshiper who responds to God's character.


How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated

This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, so the BSB is the wording every comparison below is made against.


Sentence Structuregenerated

The verse consists of two main clauses, with the finite verbs אוֹדֶ֣ה (I will thank) and אֲזַמְּרָ֗ה (and I will sing praise) as the focal points. The structure highlights the psalmist's dual commitment to both thankfulness and musical praise.

The first clause expresses the act of giving thanks to the LORD for His righteousness, while the second clause emphasizes the act of singing praise to His name, indicating a flow from acknowledgment to worship.


Septuagint Backgroundgenerated

In the Septuagint, the Hebrew אוֹדֶ֣ה is rendered as ἐπιστρέψει (epistrepsē), which carries the connotation of turning or returning, suggesting a response to God's righteousness. This choice may imply a dynamic relationship between the worshiper and God, where gratitude leads to a turning towards Him in praise.

The translation of שֵֽׁם־ as ἐπὶ (epi) indicates a focus on the name or authority of God, reinforcing the importance of His character in the act of worship.


In plain words — the whole versegenerated

Psalms 7:17 expresses the psalmist's commitment to thank the LORD for His righteousness and to sing praises to His name, showing a deep appreciation for God's character and actions. This verse highlights the importance of worship and gratitude in the life of a believer.


Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated

What does it mean to thank the LORD for His righteousness?

It means to acknowledge and express gratitude for God's just and moral nature, recognizing His actions as fair and right, as seen throughout the Psalms.

Why is singing praise important in worship?

Singing praise is a way to express joy and gratitude to God, engaging the heart and mind in worship, and it serves as a communal act of faith.

What is the significance of God's name in this verse?

God's name represents His character and authority, and praising His name acknowledges His power and presence in the believer's life.

How does this verse contrast with the fate of the wicked?

While the wicked are described as facing their own troubles, the psalmist chooses to respond with thankfulness and praise, highlighting a trust in God's justice.


Reflection Questionsgenerated

  1. In what ways can I express gratitude to God for His righteousness in my life?
  2. How does singing praise enhance my worship experience?
  3. What does God's name mean to me personally, and how can I honor it?
  4. How can I remain thankful even when faced with challenges or the actions of the wicked?

The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it

Early church fathers referenced this verse to discuss themes of justice and worship, illustrating its significance in understanding God's nature.

Eusebius of CaesareaCOMMENTARY ON Psalms 7:18 c. 260–340
He has built traps for no one. He has dug a pit for no one. He has despised iniquity. Knowing the future destruction of the wicked at judgment, he said,
Early Church Fathers on Psalms 7 →
Augustine of HippoExposition on Psalms 7 354–430
"I will confess to the Lord according to His justice" [Psalms 7:17].
Early Church Fathers on Psalms 7 →

Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse

Each of these wrote on Psalms 7:17 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.

John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

I will praise the Lord according to his righteousness,.... Or on account of it, as it was displayed in vindicating the innocent, and punishing the wicked; so Pharaoh having ordered male infants of

Read John Gill on Psalms 7 →
Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's Commentary

I will praise the LORD according to his righteousness: and will sing praise to the name of the LORD most high.

Read Robert Jamieson on Psalms 7 →
Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy Bible

According to his righteousness, declared and asserted by him in their exemplary punishment, and my seasonable and wonderful deliverance.

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John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 7:17 I will praise the LORD according to his righteousness: and will sing praise to the name of the LORD most high.Ver. 17. I will praise the Lord according to his righteousness] i.e. His faithfulness in keeping promise with his people, and with myself in particular. I will say to his honour, as Deuteronomy 32:4, "A God of truth, and without iniquity, just and right is he." And will sing praise to the name, &c.] Where the psalmist mentioneth the overthrow of the wicked. Laus praecedit et sequitur, saith R. Joshua Ben Levi here, as in this place, and Psalms 9:2

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AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible

Verse 17. I will praise the Lord according to his righteousness] I shall celebrate both his justice and his mercy. I will sing praise to the name of the Lord Most High. The name of God is often put for his perfections. So here, שם יהוה עלין shem Yehovah Elyon; "The perfections of Jehovah, who is above all." My old Scotico-English MS., mentioned at the conclusion of the introduction, begins at this verse, where are the following words by way of paraphrase: Sang falles til ioy; and he that synges well that name, his ioy es mare than i kan tell. Those who are happy may sing; and he who can duly celebrate the name of God, who knows it to be a strong tower into which he can run and find safety…

Read AdamClarke on Psalms 7 →
CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

17. A closing doxology. I will praise the Lord] R.V., I will give thanks unto the Lord. The idea conveyed by this word, so characteristic of the Psalter, is that of the acknowledgement due from man to God for His goodness. Hence the rendering of the LXX, ἐξομολογήσομαι, and of the Vulg., confitebor. according to his righteousness) Manifested and vindicated in the judgment of the wicked. the name of the Lord Most High] Since He has thus revealed Himself in His character of Supreme Governor of the world. On the title Most High see Appendix, Note II.

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Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the Bible

I will praise the Lord according to his righteousness - That is, particularly as manifested in the treatment of the righteous and the wicked, protecting the one, and bringing deeserved punishment upon the other.

Read Albert Barnes on Psalms 7 →
Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

14-17. He travaileth—Literally, he shall bring forth with pain. The dark hearted Cush of the title now re-appears. He brings forth in his conduct, with agony, what he had already conceived in his heart.

Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Psalms 7 →

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

BSBBerean Standard Bible2020

I will thank the LORD for His righteousness and sing praise to the name of the LORD Most High.

WEBWorld English Bible2000

I will give thanks to Yahweh according to his righteousness, and will sing praise to the name of Yahweh Most High.

MSBMajority Standard Bible2022

I will thank the LORD for His righteousness and sing praise to the name of the LORD Most High.

NETBNew English Translation2006

I will thank the Lord for his justice; I will sing praises to the sovereign Lord!

Tyndale line

KJVKing James Version1611

I will praise the LORD according to his righteousness: and will sing praise to the name of the LORD most high.

ASVAmerican Standard Version1901

I will give thanks unto Jehovah according to his righteousness, And will sing praise to the name of Jehovah Most High.

RVARevised Version, American1894

I will give thanks unto the LORD according to his righteousness: and will sing praise to the name of the LORD Most High.

NWBWebster's Bible1833

I will praise the LORD according to his righteousness: and will sing praise to the name of the LORD most high.

GNVGeneva Bible1599

I wil praise the Lord according to his righteousnes, and will sing praise to the Name of the Lord most high.

Strictly literal

DBYDarby Translation1890

I will praise Jehovah according to his righteousness, and will sing forth the name of Jehovah the Most High.

YLTYoung's Literal Translation1862

I thank Jehovah, According to His righteousness, And praise the name of Jehovah Most High!

LSVLiteral Standard Version2020

I thank YHWH, || According to His righteousness, || And I praise the Name of YHWH Most High!

ILTInterlinear Literal Translation2000

(7:18) I will thank the Lord according to his righteousness; and I will sing praises to the name of the Lord the Most High.

ULBUnlocked Literal Bible2017

I will give thanks to Yahweh for his justice; I will sing praise to Yahweh Most High.

From the Latin

DRADouay-Rheims (Challoner)1899

His sorrow shall be turned on his own head: and his iniquity shall comedown upon his crown.

Simplified

FBVFree Bible Version2020

I will thank the Lord because he does what is right; I will sing praises to the name of the Lord Most High.

BBEBible in Basic English1949

I will give praise to the Lord for his righteousness; I will make a song to the name of the Lord Most High.

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.

clauseverbאוֹדֶ֣הI.will.give.thanks.toobjectיְהוָ֣הYahwehprepositional phrase · prepositionalכְּaccordingnoun phraseצִדְק֑toוֹhis.righteousnessוַ֝andclauseverbאֲזַמְּרָ֗הI.will.sing.praises.tonoun phrase · objectשֵֽׁםthe.namenoun phraseיְהוָ֥הof.Yahwehעֶלְיֽוֹןthe.Most.High

Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.


The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran

The Masoretic Text of Psalms 7:17 reads, 'אוֹדֶ֣ה יְהוָ֣ה כְּצִדְק֑וֹ וַ֝אֲזַמְּרָ֗ה שֵֽׁם־ יְהוָ֥ה עֶלְיֽוֹן׃', which translates to 'I will thank the LORD for His righteousness and sing praise to the name of the LORD Most High.' The Septuagint closely aligns with the Masoretic Text, matching 6 of the 7 words, although it presents them in a different order due to its own syntax. The Dead Sea Scrolls, specifically the 5/6hev1b manuscript, contain only a partial restoration of the text, and three words have been supplied by an editor, indicating that they do not fully agree with the Masoretic Text. Overall, while the Septuagint is consistent with the Masoretic Text, the Dead Sea Scrolls show significant differences in preservation and completeness.

Masoretic TextLeningrad Codex, c. AD 1008 — the text this page is built on

אוֹדֶ֣ה יְהוָ֣ה כְּצִדְק֑וֹ וַ֝אֲזַמְּרָ֗ה שֵֽׁם־ יְהוָ֥ה עֶלְיֽוֹן׃

Septuagintthe Greek the translators chose, word by word
אוֹדֶ֣הἐπιστρέψειכְּצִדְק֑וֹκεφαλὴνוַ֝אֲזַמְּרָ֗הκαὶשֵֽׁם־ἐπὶיְהוָ֥הκορυφὴνעֶלְיֽוֹן׃αὐτοῦ

6 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.

Dead Sea Scrolls — 5/6hev1ba copy a thousand years older than the Leningrad Codex

ישוב עמל׳ו בראש׳ו [ועל] [קדקד׳ו] [חמס׳ו] ירד

3 words on the leather — 1 partly restored, 3 supplied entire by an editor.

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.

Psalms 7:17יָדָהI will giveI will give thaיָדָהיהוהYahwehYahwehיהוהצֶ֫דֶקaccording taccording to riצֶ֫דֶקזמרand I will and I will singזמרשֵׁם[the] name [the] name ofשֵׁםיהוהYahwehYahwehיהוהעֶלְיוֹן[the] Most [the] Most Highעֶלְיוֹןהָיָהto beto beהָיָהיָדhandhandיָדצָדֵקto justifyto justifyצָדֵקשׂוּםto set: mato set: makeשׂוּםעָלָהto ascend:to ascend: riseעָלָהזָמַרto pruneto pruneזָמַרנְאֻםutteranceutteranceנְאֻםצָבָאarmyarmyצָבָאהָלַלto shineto shineהָלַלפָּלַלto prayto prayפָּלַלמֵישָׁרuprightnesuprightnessמֵישָׁראֵיפָהephahephahאֵיפָהכִּנּוֹרlyrelyreכִּנּוֹרקָרָאto call: cto call: call tקָרָאיָדָהto give thto give thanksיָדָהתְּעָלָהconduitconduitתְּעָלָהבֵּית(Lower) Be(Lower) Beth-hoבֵּית
meets it a little oftener than chancemeets it far oftener than chancebuilt from the same roottwo words of the verse share ita word of this versea related word

Lexicons — every word in Psalms 7:17

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.

I will give thanks to Yahweh according to righteousness his and I will sing praise to [the] name of Yahweh [the] Most High
אוֹדֶ֣ה'o.Deh I will give thanks to H3034 Verb · Hiphil · imperfect first person common singular
114× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
To give thanks or praise, originally meaning to throw or cast, like shooting an arrow. In the Bible, it's used to describe worship or confession with extended hands. It appears in Psalms and other books, like 1 Chronicles.
Tyndale gloss
to give thanks
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

יָדָה (yadah) is a Hebrew verb meaning to throw or cast, particularly in the context of shooting arrows or stones. It also encompasses the meanings of giving thanks, praising, and confessing, especially in a ritual context. The word is built from a primitive root and has various forms, including Qal, Piel, Hiphil, and Hithpael, indicating different nuances of action.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

[יָדָה] vb. throw, cast

Qal shoot (arrows) at

Pi. and they cast (stones) on me

Hiph.

give thanks, laud, praise

confess

Hithp.

confess

give thanks, in ritual worship

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H3034 [יָדָה] throw, cast .shoot (arrows) at

. and they cast (stones) on me

. . give thanks, laud, praise

. confess

. . confess

. give thanks, in ritual worship

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

3034 yadah yaw-daw'

a primitive root; used only as denominative from 3027;

literally, to use (i.e. hold out) the hand; physically, to

throw (a stone, an arrow) at or away; especially to revere or

worship (with extended hands); intensively, to bemoan (by

wringing the hands):--cast (out), (make) confess(-ion),

praise, shoot, (give) thank(-ful, -s, -sgiving).

see HEBREW for 03027

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

יָדָה (ya.dah) — to give thanks.

1) to throw, shoot, cast

1a) (Qal) to shoot (arrows)

1b) (Piel) to cast, cast down, throw down

1c) (Hiphil)

1c1) to give thanks, laud, praise

1c2) to confess, confess (the name of God)

1d) (Hithpael)

1d1) to confess (sin)

1d2) to give thanks

Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדָא "to praise" H3029)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
HVhi1cs — Verb · Hiphil · imperfect first person common singular
HVhi1cs
I will give thanks to Yahweh according to righteousness his and I will sing praise to [the] name of Yahweh [the] Most High
יְהוָ֣הYah.weh Yahweh H3068 Noun proper
6,528× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Tyndale gloss
The Lord
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

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.'

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

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

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H3068 יהוה i.e. יַהְוֶה n. pr. dei Yahweh, the proper name of the God of Israel

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

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

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

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)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
HNpt — Noun proper
HNpt
The company it keepswords that stand beside it more often than chance
I will give thanks to Yahweh according to righteousness his and I will sing praise to [the] name of Yahweh [the] Most High
כְּצִדְק֑וֹke.tzid.Ko according to righteousness his H6664 Preposition · noun common masculine singular construct · suffix
119× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
Represents the idea of righteousness or justice, often referring to God's character or the standard for human behavior. It is closely tied to the concept of morality and what is right. The word is used to describe the ideal for human conduct and society.
Tyndale gloss
Righteousness
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

צֶ֫דֶק (tsedeq) refers to concepts of rightness and righteousness, encompassing moral, legal, and natural dimensions. It includes justice in governance, ethical correctness, and vindication in disputes. The term also suggests prosperity and deliverance, particularly in relation to God's covenant and the Messianic king. The entries consistently emphasize its broad application in both personal and societal contexts.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

צֶ֫דֶק n.m. rightness, righteousness

what is right, just, normal; rightness, justness, of weights and measures

righteousness, in government

righteousness, justice, in a case or cause

rightness, in speech

righteousness, as ethically right

righteousness, as vindicated, justification in controversy with enemies and troubles, deliverance, victory, prosperity

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H6664 צֶ֫דֶק rightness, righteousness . what is right, just, normal; rightness, justness, of weights and measures

. righteousness, in government

. righteousness, justice, in a case or cause

. rightness, in speech

. righteousness, as ethically right

. righteousness, as vindicated, justification in controversy with enemies and troubles, deliverance, victory, prosperity

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

6664 tsedeq tseh'-dek

from 6663; the right (natural, moral or legal); also

(abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity:--X even, (X

that which is altogether) just(-ice), ((un-))right(-eous)

(cause, -ly, - ness).

see HEBREW for 06663

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

צֶ֫דֶק (tse.deq) — righteousness.

1) justice, rightness, righteousness

1a) what is right or just or normal, rightness, justness (of weights and measures)

1b) righteousness (in government)

1b1) of judges, rulers, kings

1b2) of law

1b3) of Davidic king, Messiah

1b4) of Jerusalem as seat of just government

1b5) of God's attribute

1c) righteousness, justice (in case or cause)

1d) rightness (in speech)

1e) righteousness (as ethically right)

1f) righteousness (as vindicated), justification (in controversy), deliverance, victory, prosperity

1f1) of God as covenant-keeping in redemption

1f2) in name of Messianic king

1f3) of people enjoying salvation

1f4) of Cyrus

צֶ֫דֶק (tse.deq) — Righteousness.

This name means justice, righteousness

Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
HR/Ncmsc/Sp3ms — Preposition · noun common masculine singular construct · suffix
HR/Ncmsc/Sp3ms
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

hiz: Used often in the King James Version with reference to a neuter or inanimate thing, or to a lower animal (Ge 1:11, "after his kind"; Le 1:16, "pluck away his crop"; Ac 12:10, "of his own accord"; 1Co 15:38, "his own body"), etc. the Revised Version (British and American) substitutes "its."

I will give thanks to Yahweh according to righteousness his and I will sing praise to [the] name of Yahweh [the] Most High
וַ֝אֲזַמְּרָ֗הva.'a.za.me.Rah and I will sing praise to H2167 Conjunction · verb piel infinitive construct first person common singular
45× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This word means to sing or make music, often with praise and celebration. In the Psalms, it describes singing with instruments and voice, giving thanks to God. It's about joyful noise and worship.
Tyndale gloss
to sing
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

זָמַר (zamar) is a Hebrew verb meaning to sing or make music, particularly in praise of God. It is derived from a root that suggests touching the strings of a musical instrument. The word covers actions like singing, playing instruments, and celebrating through music. The Piel form specifically emphasizes making music in worship.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

[זמר] vb. only Pi. make music in praise of God

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H2167 זמר only Pi. make music in praise of God

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

2167 zamar zaw-mar'

a primitive root (perhaps ident. with 2168 through the idea

of striking with the fingers); properly, to touch the strings

or parts of a musical instrument, i.e. play upon it; to make

music, accompanied by the voice; hence to celebrate in song

and music:--give praise, sing forth praises, psalms.

see HEBREW for 02168

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

זָמַר (za.mar) — to sing.

1) to sing, sing praise, make music

1a) (Piel)

1a1) to make music, sing

1a2) to play a musical instrument

Aramaic equivalent: ze.mar (זְמָר "music" H2170)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
HC/Vpc1cs — Conjunction · verb piel infinitive construct first person common singular
HC/Vpc1cs
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

praz (tehillah, "psalm," "praise," todhah, "confession" "thanksgiving," shabhach, "to praise" "glorify," zamar, yadhah, "to stretch out the hand," "confess"; aineo, epaineo, (epainos):

1. Its Meaning:

The word comes from the Latin pretium, "price," or "value," and may be defined generally as an ascription of value or worth. Praise may be bestowed upon unworthy objects or from improper motives, but true praise consists in a sincere acknowledgment of a real conviction of worth. Its type may be seen in the representation given in the Apocalypse of the adoration of God and of the Lamb, which is inspired by a sense of their worthiness to be adored (Re 4:11; 5:12).

2. With Man as Its Object:

Man may be the object of praise, and may receive it either from God or from his fellow-men. In the former case (

→ Song of Moses, after the passage through the Red Sea Ex 15:1-19

→ Of Miriam Ex 15:21

→ Of Deborah, after defeating the Canaanites Jud 5

→ Of Hannah 1Sa 2:1-10

→ Of David

Celebrating his deliverance from the hand of Saul 2Sa 22

On bringing the ark of the covenant to Zion 1Ch 16:8-36

At the close of his reign 1Ch 29:10-19

→ The chorus when Solomon brought the ark of the covenant into the temple 2Ch 5:13

→ Psalms of, for God' s goodness to Israel Ps 46; 48; 65; 66; 68; 76; 81; 85; 98; 105; 124; 126; 129; 135; 136

→ See the Scriptures below

Torrey's New Topical Textbook

- God is worthy of

2Sa 22:4

- Christ is worthy of

Re 5:12

- God is glorified by

Ps 22:23; 50:23

- Offered to Christ

Joh 12:13

- Acceptable through Christ

Heb 13:15

- IS DUE TO GOD ON ACCOUNT OF

. His majesty

Ps 96:1,6; Isa 24:14

. His glory

Ps 138:5; Eze 3:12

. His excellency

Ex 15:7; Ps 148:13

. His greatness

I will give thanks to Yahweh according to righteousness his and I will sing praise to [the] name of Yahweh [the] Most High
שֵֽׁם־shem- [the] name of H8034 Noun common · masculine singular construct
864× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Tyndale gloss
name
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

שֵׁם (shem) means 'name' and encompasses various meanings such as reputation, fame, and glory. It can refer to the designation of God and is often associated with memorials or monuments. The word is built from a primitive root and highlights individuality and honor. There is a mention of its use in relation to false gods, which is forbidden.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

שֵׁם 864 n.m. name (√ unknown)

of river, beasts, city, i.e. exact designation of it

usu. of pers.

= reputation

esp. as giving a man a kind of posthumous life, esp. in his sons

name, as designation of God

of false gods, use forbidden

= memorial, monument

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H8034 שֵׁם name (√ unknown)

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

8034 shem shame

a primitive word (perhaps rather from 7760 through the idea

of definite and conspicuous position; compare 8064); an

appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by

implication honor, authority, character:--+ base,

(in-)fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report.

see HEBREW for 07760

see HEBREW for 08064

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

שֵׁם (shem) — name.

1) name

1a) name

1b) reputation, fame, glory

1c) the Name (as designation of God)

1d) memorial, monument

Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
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HNcmsc — Noun common · masculine singular construct
HNcmsc
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

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.

English usagewhat the translators’ English meant
Webster's Dictionary (1828), Webster's Unabridged (1913), Webster's Dictionary (1806)

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…

I will give thanks to Yahweh according to righteousness his and I will sing praise to [the] name of Yahweh [the] Most High
יְהוָ֥הYah.weh Yahweh H3068 Noun proper
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In plain English
Meaning
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Tyndale gloss
The Lord
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

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.'

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

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

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H3068 יהוה i.e. יַהְוֶה n. pr. dei Yahweh, the proper name of the God of Israel

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

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

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

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)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
HNpt — Noun proper
HNpt
The company it keepswords that stand beside it more often than chance
I will give thanks to Yahweh according to righteousness his and I will sing praise to [the] name of Yahweh [the] Most High
עֶלְיֽוֹן׃el.Yon [the] Most High H5945
53× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
The Most High, a name for God emphasizing His supreme power and authority. It appears in Psalm 57:2, where David cries out to the Most High God for help, showing trust in God's power. This name highlights God's lofty position above all things.
Tyndale gloss
high
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

עֶלְיוֹן (elyown) means 'high' or 'upper,' and is used to describe both physical elevations, such as the upper part of Bethhoron, and metaphorical heights, referring to God as the 'Most High.' It can also denote rulers, including monarchs and angelic beings. The term is derived from a root meaning elevation.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

עֶלְיוֹן 22 adj.

high

upper Bethhoron, the upper (opp. lower) of house

base

עֶלְיוֹן n.m. Highest, Most High

name of God

of rulers, either monarchs or angel-princes

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H5945a עֶלְיוֹן . high

. upper Bethhoron, the upper (opp. lower) of house

H5945b עֶלְיוֹן Highest, Most High . name of God

. of rulers, either monarchs or angel-princes

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

5945 'elyown el-yone'

from 5927; an elevation, i.e. (adj.) lofty (compar.); as

title, the Supreme:--(Most, on) high(-er, -est),

upper(-most).

see HEBREW for 05927

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

עֶלְיוֹן (el.yon) — high.

adj

1) high, upper

1a) of Davidic king exalted above monarchs

עֶלְיוֹן (el.yon) — Most High.

Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)

עֶלְיוֹן (el.yon) — Upper (Beth Horon).

Combined with bet cho.ron (בֵּית חוֹרֹן " Beth-horon" H1032H)

§

עֶלְיוֹן (el.yon) — (LORD) Most High.

Combined with ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068)

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HAamsa
HAamsa
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
Thompson Chain Reference topics

a title given Jehovah

De 32:8; 2Sa 22:14; Ps 7:17; 47:2; 83:18; Da 4:17

--SEE Living God, LIVING GOD

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