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Themes in Psalm 149

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Themes in Psalm 149

Praise the Lord!
Sing to the Lord a new song,
And praise Him in the congregation of His godly ones (believers).

Church » Congregation of saints
New » Man » Song
new Song » A new song upon the lips
Titles and names of the church » Congregation of saints

Let Israel rejoice in their Maker;
Let Zion’s children rejoice in their King.

Joy » Of saints, is » In God
Titles and names of saints » Children of zion
Zion » Name of, applied to jerusalem

Let them praise His name with dancing;
Let them sing praises to Him with the tambourine and lyre.

Dancing » Before the lord
Harp » Used in worship
Timbrel » Used in religious services

For the Lord takes pleasure in His people;
He will beautify the humble with salvation.

Let the godly ones exult in glory;
Let them sing for joy on their beds.

Let the high praises of God be in their throats,
And a two-edged sword in their hands,

military Arms » Offensive: » Two-edged sword
Swords » Frequently had two edges

To execute vengeance on the nations
And punishment on the peoples,

To bind their kings with chains
And their nobles with fetters of iron,

To execute on them the judgment written.
This is the honor for all His godly ones.
Praise the Lord! (Hallelujah!)