34 Bible Verses about Praise
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Always give thanks to God the Father for everything in the name [i.e., by the authority] of our Lord Jesus Christ.
[So], through Jesus then, we should continually offer up to God a sacrifice of praise, that is, the expression of our lips as we confess His name [to be our Lord].
Is there anyone among you who is suffering? [If so], he should pray. Is anyone happy? [Then] he should sing a psalm.
He received the sign of circumcision as a seal [confirming] that he had been [considered] righteous because of the faith he had before being circumcised. Thus, he became the [spiritual] father of all people who believe [in God], even though they have not been circumcised, so that they could be considered righteous [by their faith].
May the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ be praised, for He has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms in [fellowship with] Christ. [Note: The term "heavenly realms" is used somewhat differently throughout this book. Here it refers to Christians as part of the church on earth].
But you people are especially chosen [by God]; you are a royal body of priests; you are a nation especially set apart for God's use; you are a people who belong exclusively to God, that you may express the virtues of the One who called you out of darkness [i.e., of sin and error], and into His marvelous light [i.e., righteousness and truth].
They were saying in a loud voice [See Note at 4:8], "The Lamb, who was killed, deserves to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and splendor and praise."
saying [See Note at 4:8], "May it be so; May there be praise and splendor and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and strength to our God forever and ever. May it be so."
Then, as He descended the Mount of Olives and got close to the city [i.e., Jerusalem], the entire crowd of disciples began joyfully praising God in loud voices because of all the powerful miracles they had seen [Him perform]. They were saying, 'May the King who comes in the name [i.e., by the authority] of the Lord, be blessed. May there be peace in heaven and praise [to God] in the highest [i.e., may this praise reach to the highest heaven].'
But about midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God while the [other] prisoners listened. Suddenly there was a terrible earthquake which violently shook the foundation of the jail. Immediately all the [cell] doors swung open and everyone's chains fell off.
For it is written [Isa. 45:23], "As surely as I am the living God, says the Lord, everyone's knee will bow before me, and everyone's mouth will confess to [or, praise] God."
For I tell you that Christ was [appointed] to be a servant of the circumcised ones [i.e., the Jews], in order to uphold the truth of God. This was so He could confirm [as valid] the promises made to our forefathers, and so that the Gentiles [also] may honor God for His mercy, as it is written [Psa. 18:49], "Therefore, I will praise you among the Gentiles and sing to your name." [Note: Paul here accommodates the words of King David by applying them to Jews participating with Gentiles in praising God as part of the one body]. And again it says [Deut. 32:43], "Rejoice with His people [i.e., the Jews], you Gentiles."
for He says [Psa. 22:22], [Note: In the following three Old Testament quotations the writer represents Christ as the speaker] "I will declare your [i.e., God's] name to my brothers, [and] in the presence of the assembly I will sing [a hymn of] praise to you."
But these will only test your faith, which is more valuable than gold which, though refined by fire, eventually perishes. Your faith, [however], will [endure and eventually] prove to be praiseworthy and honorable when Jesus returns.
Then a voice came from the throne, saying, "Give praise to our God, all of you [who are] His servants, you who are the least significant and [also] the most important ones, who revere Him." Then I heard what sounded like the voices of a huge crowd, and the sound of much rushing water, and great rolling thunder. They shouted, "Hallelujah! For the Lord, our God Almighty rules.
From Thematic Bible
required Expression » Different forms of religious expression required » Praise
Heavenly » Multitude » Praise
Then suddenly there appeared with the angel a large number of the heavenly "army" [i.e., of angels], who were praising God and saying, "May there be glory to God in the highest [heavens], and may there be peace on earth among men who are pleasing to God."
And they [i.e., the 144,000] were singing a new song in front of God's throne, and in front of the four living beings and the [twenty-four] elders. No one could learn [to sing] this song except the one hundred and forty-four thousand [See 7:4,9] who had been purchased from the earth.
saying, "We thank you, O Lord God Almighty, who exists [in the present] and who existed [in the past], because you have taken your great power and have begun to rule.
And each of the four living beings had six wings [and] were covered with eyes all around them and [even] within them. And day and night they never stop saying, [Note: Some translations have "singing" here and at other places below], "Holy, holy, holy [is] the Lord God Almighty, who was [in the past] and who is [in the present] and who will come [in the future]."
Idolatry » Other customs of » Praise
Nature's » Praise
Praise » In heaven
Then suddenly there appeared with the angel a large number of the heavenly "army" [i.e., of angels], who were praising God and saying, "May there be glory to God in the highest [heavens], and may there be peace on earth among men who are pleasing to God."
In the same way, there is joy in the presence of God's angels [i.e., in heaven ?] over one sinful person who repents."
Praise » Encouraged » Heavenly
Then suddenly there appeared with the angel a large number of the heavenly "army" [i.e., of angels], who were praising God and saying, "May there be glory to God in the highest [heavens], and may there be peace on earth among men who are pleasing to God."
And they [i.e., the 144,000] were singing a new song in front of God's throne, and in front of the four living beings and the [twenty-four] elders. No one could learn [to sing] this song except the one hundred and forty-four thousand [See 7:4,9] who had been purchased from the earth.
saying, "We thank you, O Lord God Almighty, who exists [in the present] and who existed [in the past], because you have taken your great power and have begun to rule.
And each of the four living beings had six wings [and] were covered with eyes all around them and [even] within them. And day and night they never stop saying, [Note: Some translations have "singing" here and at other places below], "Holy, holy, holy [is] the Lord God Almighty, who was [in the past] and who is [in the present] and who will come [in the future]."
Praise » For God's attributes
Praise » Revelation » Unceasing
And I heard every creature in heaven, on the earth, under the earth, on the ocean and everything in them, saying [See Note at 4:8], "May there be praise and honor and splendor and power forever and ever, to God who sits on His throne and to the Lamb."
And each of the four living beings had six wings [and] were covered with eyes all around them and [even] within them. And day and night they never stop saying, [Note: Some translations have "singing" here and at other places below], "Holy, holy, holy [is] the Lord God Almighty, who was [in the past] and who is [in the present] and who will come [in the future]."
Praise » Encouraged » Nature's
Praise » Revelation » Sacrifices of
[So], through Jesus then, we should continually offer up to God a sacrifice of praise, that is, the expression of our lips as we confess His name [to be our Lord].
Praise » Psalms of, for God's goodness to israel
Praise » The heavenly host engage in
Then suddenly there appeared with the angel a large number of the heavenly "army" [i.e., of angels], who were praising God and saying,
They were saying in a loud voice [See Note at 4:8], "The Lamb, who was killed, deserves to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and splendor and praise."
And whenever the living beings give glory and honor and thanks to God, who sits on His throne and who lives forever and ever, [then] the twenty-four elders fall down in front of Him who sits on His throne and worship Him who lives forever and ever. And they will throw their crowns in front of the throne and say, "Our Lord and our God, you deserve to receive the glory and the honor and the power for you created everything, and they exist because you wanted them to, so they were created."
Praise » Is due to God on account of » His mercy
Praise » For God's goodness to individuals
Praise » Is due to God on account of » His salvation
"May the Lord be praised, [who is] the God of the Israelites, for He has come to [the aid of] His people and bought them back [i.e., from bondage]. He has provided a horn of salvation [i.e., His saving strength] for us from a descendant of His servant King David [i.e., Jesus, born of Mary]
Praise » Is due to God on account of » His goodness
Praise » Should be offered » With thankfulness
Praise » Should be offered » In psalms and hymns, &c
You should let the message of Christ live in you abundantly [i.e., as individuals and collectively]. Use [much] wisdom in teaching and warning one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs, singing with favor [i.e., with thankfulness] in your hearts toward God.
Speak to one another by using psalms, hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making music with your hearts to the Lord.
Praise » For God's goodness to righteous men
Praise » Is a part of public worship
Praise » Should be offered » With the soul
Praise » Is due to God on account of » His wonderful works
Praise » Exemplified
Praise » Should be offered » With the whole heart
Praise » Should be offered » With gladness
Praise » Who shall praise the lord
Praise » Posture suited to
Praise » Is due to God on account of » His greatness
Praise » Should be offered » With the understanding
What should I do then? I will pray with my spirit [i.e. from within], and I will pray with my understanding also [i.e., with a knowledge of what I am saying]. I will sing with my spirit, and I will sing with my understanding also.
Praise » Who does not praise the lord
Praise » Is obligatory upon » All creation
Praise » Is due to God on account of » All spiritual blessings
May the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ be praised, for He has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms in [fellowship with] Christ. [Note: The term "heavenly realms" is used somewhat differently throughout this book. Here it refers to Christians as part of the church on earth].
Praise » Is due to God on account of » His counsel
Praise » Saints should » Pray for ability to offer
Praise » The praise of the lord
Praise » Is due to God on account of » All temporal blessings
Praise » Is due to God on account of » His excellency
Praise » Is due to God on account of » His glory
Praise » Is due to God on account of » Pardon of sin
Praise » Is due to God on account of » Deliverance
Praise » Is obligatory upon » Young and old
Praise » Is obligatory upon » High and low
Praise » Is obligatory upon » Gentiles
And again [Psa. 117:1], "Praise the Lord, all of you Gentiles, and let all the nations praise Him."
Praise » Is obligatory upon » Angels
Praise » Is obligatory upon » All men
Praise » Should be offered » With the lips
Praise » Saints should » Show forth
But you people are especially chosen [by God]; you are a royal body of priests; you are a nation especially set apart for God's use; you are a people who belong exclusively to God, that you may express the virtues of the One who called you out of darkness [i.e., of sin and error], and into His marvelous light [i.e., righteousness and truth].
Praise » Is due to God on account of » Answering prayer
Praise » Is due to God on account of » His holiness
Praise » Is obligatory upon » Children
They said to Jesus, "Do you hear what these [children] are saying [about you]?" Jesus answered them, "Yes, [I do]. Have you not read [in Psa. 8:2] 'You have ordained that praise would come from the mouths of infants and small children?'"
Praise » Encouraged » Universal
Praise » God is glorified by
Praise » Is due to God on account of » His consolation
Praise » Is due to God on account of » Protection
Praise » Is obligatory upon » Saints
Praise » Should be offered » With the mouth
Praise » Should be offered » Continually
Praise » Is good and comely
Praise » Is due to God on account of » His majesty
Praise » Is due to God on account of » His wisdom
Praise » Should be offered » With joy
Praise » Saints should » Invite others to
Praise » Accompanied with musical instruments
Praise » Should be offered » Day by day
Praise » Saints should » Glory in
Praise » Exemplified » israelites
Praise » Who shall be praised
Praise » Is obligatory upon » Small and great
Then a voice came from the throne, saying, "Give praise to our God, all of you [who are] His servants, you who are the least significant and [also] the most important ones, who revere Him."
Praise » Christ is worthy of
They were saying in a loud voice [See Note at 4:8], "The Lamb, who was killed, deserves to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and splendor and praise."
Praise » Should be offered » Day and night
And each of the four living beings had six wings [and] were covered with eyes all around them and [even] within them. And day and night they never stop saying, [Note: Some translations have "singing" here and at other places below], "Holy, holy, holy [is] the Lord God Almighty, who was [in the past] and who is [in the present] and who will come [in the future]."
Praise » The lord being your praise
Praise » Called the » Sacrifice of praise
[So], through Jesus then, we should continually offer up to God a sacrifice of praise, that is, the expression of our lips as we confess His name [to be our Lord].
Praise » Called the » Fruit of the lips
[So], through Jesus then, we should continually offer up to God a sacrifice of praise, that is, the expression of our lips as we confess His name [to be our Lord].
Praise » Encouraged » Perpetually
[So], through Jesus then, we should continually offer up to God a sacrifice of praise, that is, the expression of our lips as we confess His name [to be our Lord].
Praise » Acceptable through Christ
[So], through Jesus then, we should continually offer up to God a sacrifice of praise, that is, the expression of our lips as we confess His name [to be our Lord].
Praise » Is due to God on account of » The hope of glory
God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, is to be praised for being so merciful as to have given us a new birth, which provides for us a hope of never ending life through the means of Jesus Christ's return from the dead. Through Him we have an inheritance that cannot be corrupted or contaminated, and will never disappear; it is reserved in heaven for you.
Praise » Should be offered » For ever and ever
Praise » Who loves the praise of men more than the praise of God
But [even] though Jesus had performed so many [miraculous] signs in front of the people, still they did not believe in Him. This was so that these words, which Isaiah the prophet had spoken, would be fulfilled [Isa. 53:1], "Lord, who has believed our message? And who has the Lord's power been shown to?" They were not able to believe because Isaiah also said [Isa. 6:10], read more.
"God has blinded their eyes [of understanding] and closed their minds. If He had not done so, they would [be able to] see with their eyes and understand with their minds and turn [to God] so He could heal them [spiritually]." Isaiah had said these things because he saw the [coming] glory of Jesus, and [so] was speaking about Him. However, even many [Jewish] leaders believed in Him, but did not admit it, for fear of being expelled from the synagogue. For they loved the honor they received from people more than the honor they [could] receive from God.
Praise » Who praises the wicked
Praise » Not praising yourself
Praise » God is worthy of
Praise » Is due to God on account of » Fulfilling of his promises
Praise » Is due to God on account of » Constant preservation
Praise » Should be offered » During life
Praise » Saints should » Triumph in
Praise » Saints should » Declare
Praise » Exemplified » Priests and levites
Praise » Exemplified » hezekiah
Praise » Exemplified » Jethro
Praise » Exemplified » -ezra
Praise » Of david » At the close of his reign
Praise » Is due to God on account of » His loving-kindness and truth
Praise » Is due to God on account of » The continuance of blessings
Praise » Is due to God on account of » His faithfulness and truth
Praise » Is due to God on account of » Spiritual health
Praise » Is due to God on account of » His judgment
Praise » Is due to God on account of » His power
Praise » Should be offered » With uprightness of heart
Praise » Should be offered » Throughout the world
Praise » Should be offered » More and more
Praise » Saints should » Be endued with the spirit of
Praise » Called the » Garment of praise
Praise » Called the » Voice of melody
Praise » Encouraged » Four-fold reason for
But you people are especially chosen [by God]; you are a royal body of priests; you are a nation especially set apart for God's use; you are a people who belong exclusively to God, that you may express the virtues of the One who called you out of darkness [i.e., of sin and error], and into His marvelous light [i.e., righteousness and truth].
Praise » Of david » On bringing the ark of the covenant to zion
Praise » Who gets their praise from God
But the [true] Jew is the person who is one on the inside, and [his] circumcision is a heart condition, [produced] by the Holy Spirit and not by the written law of Moses. [Note: Some translate "Spirit" here as "spirit" and make it simply an amplification of "heart"]. This person receives his praise from God and not [merely] from people.
Praise » Saints should » Render, under affliction
But about midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God while the [other] prisoners listened.
Praise » Saints should » Express their joy by
Is there anyone among you who is suffering? [If so], he should pray. Is anyone happy? [Then] he should sing a psalm.
Praise » Exemplified » Paul and silas
But about midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God while the [other] prisoners listened.
Praise » Exemplified » Apostles
And they were there in the Temple [area] continually praising God [i.e., for the next ten days. See Acts 2].
Praise » Exemplified » Multitudes
And immediately his sight was restored and he followed Jesus, giving honor to God. And when all the people saw this, they [too] praised God.
Praise » Called the » Calves of the lips
Praise » Called the » Sacrifices of joy
Praise » Called the » Voice of triumph
Praise » Called the » Voice of a psalm
Praise » Called the » Voice of praise
Praise » Encouraged » With musical instruments
Praise » Encouraged » In song
Praise » Song of moses, after the passage through the red sea
Praise » Of hannah
Praise » Offered to Christ
[So], they took branches from palm trees and went out to meet Him, shouting, "Hosanna [Note: See Matt. 21:9 for the meaning of this word], may He, the King of Israel, be praised, for He comes in the name [i.e., by the authority] of the Lord!"
Praise » Exemplified » First converts
praising God and enjoying favor with all the people [of the area]. And every day the Lord added to their number [i.e., to the church] those who were being saved [i.e., upon their obedience to the Gospel].
Praise » Exemplified » Simeon
Praise » Exemplified » Anna
She came forward at that very time and thanked God [in prayer] and spoke about the child [Jesus] to everyone [in the Temple area] who was expecting the redemption of the people of Jerusalem [i.e., their liberation from sin].
Praise » Exemplified » Lame man
He [then] jumped up, stood on his feet and began to walk. And [as] he entered the Temple with Peter and John he was able to walk and [even] jump, while praising God [for his complete healing].
Praise » The chorus when solomon brought the ark of the covenant into the temple
Praise » Of miriam
Praise » Of david » Celebrating his deliverance from the hand of saul
Praise » Of deborah, after defeating the canaanites
Prayer » Accompanied with » Praise
Psalms » Praise » For God's attributes
Worship » Nature of worship » Praise
Topics on Praise
Attitudes Of Praise
Hebrews 13:15[So], through Jesus then, we should continually offer up to God a sacrifice of praise, that is, the expression of our lips as we confess His name [to be our Lord].
Eternal Praise
Romans 9:5They are descended from our forefathers; they are the ones from whom Christ was born physically. He is God over everything [Note: Or this may be "God is over everything"] and should be praised forever! May it be so.
I Will Praise You With Music
Romans 15:9and so that the Gentiles [also] may honor God for His mercy, as it is written [Psa. 18:49], "Therefore, I will praise you among the Gentiles and sing to your name." [Note: Paul here accommodates the words of King David by applying them to Jews participating with Gentiles in praising God as part of the one body].
I Will Sing Praises
1 Corinthians 14:15What should I do then? I will pray with my spirit [i.e. from within], and I will pray with my understanding also [i.e., with a knowledge of what I am saying]. I will sing with my spirit, and I will sing with my understanding also.
Praise And Worship
Hebrews 2:12for He says [Psa. 22:22], [Note: In the following three Old Testament quotations the writer represents Christ as the speaker] "I will declare your [i.e., God's] name to my brothers, [and] in the presence of the assembly I will sing [a hymn of] praise to you."
Praise God For His Benefits
Romans 15:9and so that the Gentiles [also] may honor God for His mercy, as it is written [Psa. 18:49], "Therefore, I will praise you among the Gentiles and sing to your name." [Note: Paul here accommodates the words of King David by applying them to Jews participating with Gentiles in praising God as part of the one body].
Praise The Lord With Music!
James 5:13Is there anyone among you who is suffering? [If so], he should pray. Is anyone happy? [Then] he should sing a psalm.
Praise The Lord!
Hebrews 13:15[So], through Jesus then, we should continually offer up to God a sacrifice of praise, that is, the expression of our lips as we confess His name [to be our Lord].
Praise To God Is Fitting
Matthew 21:16They said to Jesus, "Do you hear what these [children] are saying [about you]?" Jesus answered them, "Yes, [I do]. Have you not read [in Psa. 8:2] 'You have ordained that praise would come from the mouths of infants and small children?'"
Praise, Examples Of
Luke 10:21At that very time Jesus rejoiced in [the power of] the Holy Spirit, and said [in prayer], "I praise you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you concealed these things [i.e., His divine revelations] from those [claiming to be] wise and intelligent and have revealed them to babies [i.e., to simple, sincere, common people]. Yes, Father, this was pleasing to you.
Praise, Manner And Methods Of
Hebrews 13:15[So], through Jesus then, we should continually offer up to God a sacrifice of praise, that is, the expression of our lips as we confess His name [to be our Lord].
Praise, Nature Of
Revelation 5:12They were saying in a loud voice [See Note at 4:8], "The Lamb, who was killed, deserves to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and splendor and praise."
Praise, Reasons For
1 Peter 2:9But you people are especially chosen [by God]; you are a royal body of priests; you are a nation especially set apart for God's use; you are a people who belong exclusively to God, that you may express the virtues of the One who called you out of darkness [i.e., of sin and error], and into His marvelous light [i.e., righteousness and truth].
Praise, Should Be Offered By
1 Corinthians 14:15What should I do then? I will pray with my spirit [i.e. from within], and I will pray with my understanding also [i.e., with a knowledge of what I am saying]. I will sing with my spirit, and I will sing with my understanding also.
Prayer, As Praise And Thanksgiving
Philippians 4:6Do not worry about anything, but in everything, by prayer and [special] petition, along with thanksgivings, you should make your requests known to God.
Showing Forth His Praise
1 Peter 2:9But you people are especially chosen [by God]; you are a royal body of priests; you are a nation especially set apart for God's use; you are a people who belong exclusively to God, that you may express the virtues of the One who called you out of darkness [i.e., of sin and error], and into His marvelous light [i.e., righteousness and truth].
The Holy Spirit And Praise
John 4:23-24But the time will come, and is now [actually] here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit [i.e., from the heart] and truth [i.e., according to God's revealed will], for these are the people whom the Father seeks to be His worshipers.
Those Singing Praise
Matthew 26:30And after they had sung a hymn, they went up to the Mount of Olives. [Note: This was a small hill just east of Jerusalem]
Unceasing Praise
Revelation 4:8And each of the four living beings had six wings [and] were covered with eyes all around them and [even] within them. And day and night they never stop saying, [Note: Some translations have "singing" here and at other places below], "Holy, holy, holy [is] the Lord God Almighty, who was [in the past] and who is [in the present] and who will come [in the future]."
Related Topics
- A New Song
- Adoration, Of God
- Always Praising
- Attitudes Of Praise
- Awe
- Being Beautiful
- Being Grateful
- Being Thankful For Blessings
- Bless The Lord!
- Eternal Praise
- Giving Thanks
- Glorifying God
- God's Word Is Righteous
- God, Glory Of
- Grateful Heart
- Holiness
- Honouring God
- Hope And Healing
- I Will Praise You With Music
- I Will Sing Praises
- In The Congregation
- Lips
- Magnifying God
- Music
- Musical Instruments, types of
- Praise And Worship
- Praise The Lord With Music!
- Praise The Lord!
- Praise To God Is Fitting
- Praise, Manner And Methods Of
- Praise, Reasons For
- Praise, Should Be Offered By
- Praising God
- Praising God In Public Worship
- Praising God With Your Mouth
- Prayer, And Worship
- Reverence, And God's Nature
- Revival, Personal
- Singing
- Songs
- Speech, Positive Aspects Of
- Thank God!
