Psalms 149:2
Let Israel rejoice in his Maker: let the children of Zion exult in their King.
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.
In Context
1Hallelujah. Sing unto the Lord a new song, his praise in the congregation of the pious.
3Let them praise his name in the dance: with the timbrel and harp let them sing praises unto him.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 7:6For thou art a holy people unto the Lord thy God; of thee the Lord thy God hath made choice to be unto himself a special people, above all the nations that are upon the face of the earth.
1 Samuel 12:22For the Lord will not forsake his people for the sake of his great name; because it hath pleased the Lord to make you a people unto himself.
Psalms 47:6(47:7) Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing praises.
Psalms 100:1“A psalm of thanksgiving.” Shout joyfully unto the Lord, all ye lands.
Isaiah 43:15I am the Lord, the Holy One, the Creator of Israel, your King.
Isaiah 54:5For thy husband is thy Maker, the Lord of hosts is his name; and thy Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel, “The God of all the earth,” shall he be called.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 149:2-6
Saints Admonished to Praise God. 1 Praise ye the Lord . Sing unto the Lord a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints. 2 Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. 3 Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp. 4 For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation. 5 Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds. We have here, I. The calls given… Read the whole commentary →