Psalms 66:2
Sing forth the honour of his name: make his praise glorious.
Original Language Analysis
זַמְּר֥וּ
Sing forth
H2167
זַמְּר֥וּ
Sing forth
Strong's:
H2167
Word #:
1 of 6
properly, to touch the strings or parts of a musical instrument, i.e., play upon it; to make music, accompanied by the voice; hence to celebrate in so
כָ֝ב֗וֹד
glorious
H3519
כָ֝ב֗וֹד
glorious
Strong's:
H3519
Word #:
2 of 6
properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness
שְׁמ֑וֹ
of his name
H8034
שְׁמ֑וֹ
of his name
Strong's:
H8034
Word #:
3 of 6
an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
שִׂ֥ימוּ
make
H7760
שִׂ֥ימוּ
make
Strong's:
H7760
Word #:
4 of 6
to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
Cross References
Revelation 5:13And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.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.Isaiah 42:12Let them give glory unto the LORD, and declare his praise in the islands.Psalms 107:22And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with rejoicing.Nehemiah 9:5Then the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabniah, Sherebiah, Hodijah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah, said, Stand up and bless the LORD your God for ever and ever: and blessed be thy glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise.Psalms 107:15Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!Psalms 79:9Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of thy name: and deliver us, and purge away our sins, for thy name's sake.Psalms 72:18Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things.Psalms 106:2Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD? who can shew forth all his praise?Isaiah 6:3And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory.
Historical Context
This corporate call to worship reflects Israel's liturgical practice where a worship leader would call the assembly to praise. The imperative to make praise 'glorious' set standards for temple worship requiring musical excellence and theological depth.
Questions for Reflection
- What does making praise 'glorious' require in terms of worship's preparation and execution?
- How should God's infinite glory shape the quality of your worship?
Analysis & Commentary
The call to 'Sing forth the honour of his name' commands worship that exalts God's character. Making His praise 'glorious' indicates that worship's quality should match its object—God's infinite glory demands excellent praise. This anticipates John 4:24 where true worshipers worship in spirit and truth, showing that God deserves humanity's best.