Psalms 148:5
Let them praise the name of the Lord, for at his command they were made.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
Let them praise the name of the LORD: for he commanded, and they were created.
In Context
4Praise him, you highest heavens, and you waters above the heavens.
6And he fixed them for ever and ever by a law which they dare not transgress.
Cross References
Genesis 1:1In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth,
Psalms 33:6By his word the heavens were made, all their host by the breath of his mouth.
Psalms 103:20Bless the Lord, you angels of his, mighty heroes performing his word.
Amos 9:6The one who builds in the heavens, who sets the dome of the sky over the earth, who summons the waters of the sea and pours them out on the face of the earth: the Lord is his name.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 148:2-7
An Invitation to Praise. 1 Praise ye the Lord . Praise ye the Lord from the heavens: praise him in the heights. 2 Praise ye him, all his angels: praise ye him, all his hosts. 3 Praise ye him, sun and moon: praise him, all ye stars of light. 4 Praise him, ye heavens of heavens, and ye waters that be above the heavens. 5 Let them praise the name of the Lord : for he commanded, and they were created. 6 He hath also stablished them for ever and ever: he hath made a decree which shall not pass. We, in this dark and… Read the whole commentary →