Psalms 107:32

Authorized King James Version

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Let them exalt him also in the congregation of the people, and praise him in the assembly of the elders.

Original Language Analysis

וִֽ֭ירוֹמְמוּהוּ Let them exalt H7311
וִֽ֭ירוֹמְמוּהוּ Let them exalt
Strong's: H7311
Word #: 1 of 6
to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
בִּקְהַל him also in the congregation H6951
בִּקְהַל him also in the congregation
Strong's: H6951
Word #: 2 of 6
assemblage (usually concretely)
עָ֑ם of the people H5971
עָ֑ם of the people
Strong's: H5971
Word #: 3 of 6
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
וּבְמוֹשַׁ֖ב him in the assembly H4186
וּבְמוֹשַׁ֖ב him in the assembly
Strong's: H4186
Word #: 4 of 6
a seat; figuratively, a site; abstractly, a session; by extension an abode (the place or the time); by implication, population
זְקֵנִ֣ים of the elders H2205
זְקֵנִ֣ים of the elders
Strong's: H2205
Word #: 5 of 6
old
יְהַלְלֽוּהוּ׃ and praise H1984
יְהַלְלֽוּהוּ׃ and praise
Strong's: H1984
Word #: 6 of 6
to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence, to make a show, to boast; and thus to be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causativ

Analysis & Commentary

This verse expands the call to public praise. 'Let them exalt him also in the congregation of the people' calls for corporate worship. 'Exalt' (rum, רוּם) means to lift up, raise high, or extol. 'Congregation' (qahal, קָהָל) is the assembly of God's people—Israel's gathered worship. 'And praise him in the assembly of the elders' adds leadership's role. 'Assembly' (moshav, מוֹשָׁב) means seat or dwelling place. 'Elders' (zaqen, זָקֵן) are aged leaders. Praise belongs in public assembly, not just private devotion. God's wonderful works merit corporate exaltation and testimony before leaders. This establishes public worship as normative for God's people.

Historical Context

Israel's worship was corporate, centered in tabernacle/temple with the congregation assembled. Synagogue worship during and after exile maintained corporate structure. Elders (leaders of community) led worship and witnessed testimonies. For the church, corporate assembly for worship, testimony, and praise continues this pattern (Hebrews 10:25). Christian worship is not individualistic but corporate, with leadership's participation vital.

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