Psalms 22:23
Ye that fear the LORD, praise him; all ye the seed of Jacob, glorify him; and fear him, all ye the seed of Israel.
Original Language Analysis
יְהוָ֨ה׀
the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֨ה׀
the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
2 of 12
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
הַֽלְל֗וּהוּ
praise
H1984
הַֽלְל֗וּהוּ
praise
Strong's:
H1984
Word #:
3 of 12
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
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
4 of 12
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
זֶ֥רַע
him all ye the seed
H2233
זֶ֥רַע
him all ye the seed
Strong's:
H2233
Word #:
5 of 12
seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity
כַּבְּד֑וּהוּ
glorify
H3513
כַּבְּד֑וּהוּ
glorify
Strong's:
H3513
Word #:
7 of 12
to be heavy, i.e., in a bad sense (burdensome, severe, dull) or in a good sense (numerous, rich, honorable); causatively, to make weighty (in the same
וְג֥וּרוּ
him and fear
H1481
וְג֥וּרוּ
him and fear
Strong's:
H1481
Word #:
8 of 12
properly, to turn aside from the road (for a lodging or any other purpose), i.e., sojourn (as a guest); also to shrink, fear (as in a strange place);
מִ֝מֶּ֗נּוּ
H4480
מִ֝מֶּ֗נּוּ
Strong's:
H4480
Word #:
9 of 12
properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
10 of 12
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
Cross References
Revelation 15:4Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art holy: for all nations shall come and worship before thee; for thy judgments are made manifest.Luke 1:50And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.Psalms 115:11Ye that fear the LORD, trust in the LORD: he is their help and their shield.Psalms 50:23Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God.
Historical Context
In Israel's worship, testimonies of deliverance prompted corporate response. The delivered person would summon the congregation to join in praise, creating communal celebration of God's faithfulness. This pattern shaped Israel's liturgical life and continues in Christian worship.
Questions for Reflection
- How does your personal experience of God's deliverance lead you to call others to worship?
- What does it mean to 'fear' God in a way that produces praise rather than anxiety?
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Analysis & Commentary
The call to 'fear the LORD' transitions from individual testimony to corporate worship. The Hebrew 'yare' (fear) combines reverence, awe, and obedient love. All who belong to covenant ('seed of Jacob/Israel') are summoned to glorify and fear Him. Reformed theology emphasizes that authentic worship springs from proper fear of God—not terror but reverent acknowledgment of His holiness, sovereignty, and worthiness. This verse models how personal deliverance should lead to public praise that calls others to worship.