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Praise Him!Terms of Praise
IntroductionSing and pray with understanding (I Cor.
14:15)Words matter (Matt. 12:36-37)Let us study the praise of God with great care
Hallelujah“Halal” (praise) + “YAHH” or “JAH” (Lord) =
“Praise the Lord”Greek “Alleluia”
Definition: Praise the Lord (imperative)
A psalm of hallelujahs (Psalm 150)A song of alleluias (Rev. 19:1-8 NKJ)
GlorifyDefinition: to treat as more excellent or
magnificent than normal
What makes God so excellent? (Psalm 86:8-13)His steadfast love is unlike any other
Man struggles to forgive (Matt. 18:21)God’s forgiveness is greater (Jer. 31:34; Heb. 8:12)God loved us before we loved Him (Rom. 5:6-8)
So many reasons to glorify God (Rev. 15:3-4)
MagnifyPsalm 34:1-3Definition: (literally) to make grow
To make great or importantCommon Hebrew wordMeaning determined by context
Magnified with thanksgiving (Psalm 69:30)Sometimes translated “great” (Psalm 104:1-2)
ExaltExodus 15:2; Psalm 46:10-11Definition: lift up, elevate; “extol”
Common Hebrew and Greek word
Physically lifted up(John 3:14; Numbers 21:9; Matthew 27:32-43)
Jesus is exalted above every name(Philip 2:5-11; Hebrews 2:6-8)
Hosanna“Yasha” (to save) + “Na” (we pray) =
“Save us, we pray”Greek word made from two Hebrew words
“Save us, we pray, O Lord!” (Ps. 118:25-26)Both a plea and a praise
“Hosanna!” (Matthew 21:8-11)Christ has answered our cry, “Hosanna! Save us,
we pray!” (John 3:16)
ConclusionWorship according to God’s instructions
(Ephesians 5:18-20; Colossians 3:16-17)
Hallelujah! Let us all praise God!
Praise Him!Hallelujah! Let us all praise God!