Psalms 113:3

Authorized King James Version

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From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the LORD'S name is to be praised.

Original Language Analysis

מִמִּזְרַח From the rising H4217
מִמִּזְרַח From the rising
Strong's: H4217
Word #: 1 of 7
sunrise, i.e., the east
שֶׁ֥מֶשׁ of the sun H8121
שֶׁ֥מֶשׁ of the sun
Strong's: H8121
Word #: 2 of 7
the sun; by implication, the east; figuratively, a ray, i.e., (architectural) a notched battlement
עַד H5704
עַד
Strong's: H5704
Word #: 3 of 7
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
מְבוֹא֑וֹ unto the going down H3996
מְבוֹא֑וֹ unto the going down
Strong's: H3996
Word #: 4 of 7
an entrance (the place or the act); specifically sunset or the west; also (adverb with preposition) towards
מְ֝הֻלָּ֗ל is to be praised H1984
מְ֝הֻלָּ֗ל is to be praised
Strong's: H1984
Word #: 5 of 7
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
שֵׁ֣ם name H8034
שֵׁ֣ם name
Strong's: H8034
Word #: 6 of 7
an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
יְהוָֽה׃ of the same the LORD'S H3068
יְהוָֽה׃ of the same the LORD'S
Strong's: H3068
Word #: 7 of 7
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

Cross References

Malachi 1:11For from the rising of the sun even unto the going down of the same my name shall be great among the Gentiles; and in every place incense shall be offered unto my name, and a pure offering: for my name shall be great among the heathen, saith the LORD of hosts.Isaiah 49:13Sing, O heavens; and be joyful, O earth; and break forth into singing, O mountains: for the LORD hath comforted his people, and will have mercy upon his afflicted.Psalms 18:3I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.Isaiah 59:19So shall they fear the name of the LORD from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the LORD shall lift up a standard against him.Psalms 86:9All nations whom thou hast made shall come and worship before thee, O Lord; and shall glorify thy name.Psalms 48:10According to thy name, O God, so is thy praise unto the ends of the earth: thy right hand is full of righteousness.Psalms 72:11Yea, all kings shall fall down before him: all nations shall serve him.Revelation 11:15And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.Psalms 50:1The mighty God, even the LORD, hath spoken, and called the earth from the rising of the sun unto the going down thereof.Isaiah 24:16From the uttermost part of the earth have we heard songs, even glory to the righteous. But I said, My leanness, my leanness, woe unto me! the treacherous dealers have dealt treacherously; yea, the treacherous dealers have dealt very treacherously.

Analysis & Commentary

"From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the LORD's name is to be praised." The Hebrew mimizrach shemesh ad mevo'o mehullal shem YHWH (from the rising of the sun to its setting, praised be the name of the LORD) employs geographic totality to express universal praise. Mizrach (east/rising) and mevo (west/setting) encompass the entire horizontal sphere—everywhere the sun travels, God deserves praise. This anticipates Malachi 1:11 ("from the rising of the sun even unto the going down of the same my name shall be great among the Gentiles") and fulfillment in gospel spread to all nations (Matthew 28:19, Acts 1:8). The verse moves from temporal (v.2: from now to eternity) to spatial (v.3: from east to west)—God's praise should fill all time and space.

Historical Context

Ancient Near Eastern deities typically had limited territorial jurisdiction—gods of specific cities, regions, or nations. YHWH's universal sovereignty stood in stark contrast. Jonah fled "from the presence of the LORD" by sailing to Tarshish (Jonah 1:3), but discovered God's presence fills earth. Solomon's temple dedication prayer recognized: "the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee" (1 Kings 8:27). The exile scattered Jews from east to west, yet they continued praising YHWH—proving His praise transcends geography. Pentecost demonstrated gospel breaking geographic barriers (Acts 2). Paul's missionary journeys carried praise westward. Church history shows gospel spreading from Jerusalem to Rome to Europe to globally—"from the rising of the sun to its going down."

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