Psalms 67:3

Authorized King James Version

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Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.

Original Language Analysis

י֝וֹד֗וּךָ praise H3034
י֝וֹד֗וּךָ praise
Strong's: H3034
Word #: 1 of 6
physically, to throw (a stone, an arrow) at or away; especially to revere or worship (with extended hands); intensively, to bemoan (by wringing the ha
עַמִּ֥ים Let the people H5971
עַמִּ֥ים Let the people
Strong's: H5971
Word #: 2 of 6
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
אֱלֹהִ֑ים thee O God H430
אֱלֹהִ֑ים thee O God
Strong's: H430
Word #: 3 of 6
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
י֝וֹד֗וּךָ praise H3034
י֝וֹד֗וּךָ praise
Strong's: H3034
Word #: 4 of 6
physically, to throw (a stone, an arrow) at or away; especially to revere or worship (with extended hands); intensively, to bemoan (by wringing the ha
עַמִּ֥ים Let the people H5971
עַמִּ֥ים Let the people
Strong's: H5971
Word #: 5 of 6
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
כֻּלָּֽם׃ H3605
כֻּלָּֽם׃
Strong's: H3605
Word #: 6 of 6
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

Analysis & Commentary

The refrain 'Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee' emphasizes universal worship as God's ultimate purpose for creation. The repetition underscores urgency and comprehensiveness—not some peoples, but ALL peoples. This anticipates the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19) and Revelation's vision of every tribe, tongue, and nation worshiping the Lamb. God's glory among all nations is not an optional addendum but central to His redemptive plan.

Historical Context

Psalm 67 expands on the Aaronic blessing (Numbers 6:24-26), praying that God's blessing on Israel would result in all nations knowing and praising Him. This missionary vision was present even in the Old Testament, though fully revealed in the New.

Questions for Reflection