Praise Him!Terms of Praise

IntroductionSing and pray with understanding (I Cor.

14:15)Words matter (Matt. 12:36-37)Let us study the praise of God with great care

Hallelujah“Halal” (praise) + “YAHH” or “JAH” (Lord) =

“Praise the Lord”Greek “Alleluia”

Definition: Praise the Lord (imperative)

A psalm of hallelujahs (Psalm 150)A song of alleluias (Rev. 19:1-8 NKJ)

GlorifyDefinition: to treat as more excellent or

magnificent than normal

What makes God so excellent? (Psalm 86:8-13)His steadfast love is unlike any other

Man struggles to forgive (Matt. 18:21)God’s forgiveness is greater (Jer. 31:34; Heb. 8:12)God loved us before we loved Him (Rom. 5:6-8)

So many reasons to glorify God (Rev. 15:3-4)

MagnifyPsalm 34:1-3Definition: (literally) to make grow

To make great or importantCommon Hebrew wordMeaning determined by context

Magnified with thanksgiving (Psalm 69:30)Sometimes translated “great” (Psalm 104:1-2)

ExaltExodus 15:2; Psalm 46:10-11Definition: lift up, elevate; “extol”

Common Hebrew and Greek word

Physically lifted up(John 3:14; Numbers 21:9; Matthew 27:32-43)

Jesus is exalted above every name(Philip 2:5-11; Hebrews 2:6-8)

Hosanna“Yasha” (to save) + “Na” (we pray) =

“Save us, we pray”Greek word made from two Hebrew words

“Save us, we pray, O Lord!” (Ps. 118:25-26)Both a plea and a praise

“Hosanna!” (Matthew 21:8-11)Christ has answered our cry, “Hosanna! Save us,

we pray!” (John 3:16)

ConclusionWorship according to God’s instructions

(Ephesians 5:18-20; Colossians 3:16-17)

Hallelujah! Let us all praise God!

Praise Him!Hallelujah! Let us all praise God!