Psalm 34:3
New International Version
Glorify the LORD with me; let us exalt his name together.

New Living Translation
Come, let us tell of the LORD’s greatness; let us exalt his name together.

English Standard Version
Oh, magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together!

Berean Standard Bible
Magnify the LORD with me; let us exalt His name together.

King James Bible
O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together.

New King James Version
Oh, magnify the LORD with me, And let us exalt His name together.

New American Standard Bible
Exalt the LORD with me, And let’s exalt His name together.

NASB 1995
O magnify the LORD with me, And let us exalt His name together.

NASB 1977
O magnify the LORD with me, And let us exalt His name together.

Legacy Standard Bible
O magnify Yahweh with me, And let us exalt His name together.

Amplified Bible
O magnify the LORD with me, And let us lift up His name together.

Christian Standard Bible
Proclaim the LORD’s greatness with me; let us exalt his name together.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proclaim Yahweh’s greatness with me; let us exalt His name together.

American Standard Version
Oh magnify Jehovah with me, And let us exalt his name together.

Contemporary English Version
Honor the LORD with me! Celebrate his great name.

English Revised Version
O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Praise the LORD's greatness with me. Let us highly honor his name together.

Good News Translation
Proclaim with me the LORD's greatness; let us praise his name together!

International Standard Version
Magnify the LORD with me! Let us lift up his name together!

Majority Standard Bible
Magnify the LORD with me; let us exalt His name together.

NET Bible
Magnify the LORD with me! Let's praise his name together!

New Heart English Bible
Oh magnify the LORD with me. Let us exalt his name together.

Webster's Bible Translation
O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together.

World English Bible
Oh magnify Yahweh with me. Let’s exalt his name together.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Ascribe greatness to YHWH with me, "" And we exalt His Name together.

Young's Literal Translation
Ascribe ye greatness to Jehovah with me, And we exalt His name together.

Smith's Literal Translation
Magnify to Jehovah with me, and we will exalt his name together.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
O magnify the Lord with me; and let us extol his name together.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Magnify the Lord with me, and let us extol his name in itself.

New American Bible
Magnify the LORD with me; and let us exalt his name together.

New Revised Standard Version
O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Exalt LORD JEHOVAH with me; let us lift up his Name as one.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
O magnify the LORD with me, And let us exalt His name together.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Magnify ye the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Taste and See that the LORD is Good
2My soul boasts in the LORD; let the oppressed hear and rejoice. 3Magnify the LORD with me; let us exalt His name together. 4I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears.…

Cross References
Philippians 2:9-11
Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, / that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Psalm 69:30
I will praise God’s name in song and exalt Him with thanksgiving.

Psalm 103:1
Of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul; all that is within me, bless His holy name.

Psalm 145:1-3
A Psalm of praise. Of David. I will exalt You, my God and King; I will bless Your name forever and ever. / Every day I will bless You, and I will praise Your name forever and ever. / Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised; His greatness is unsearchable.

Isaiah 25:1
O LORD, You are my God! I will exalt You; I will praise Your name. For You have worked wonders—plans formed long ago—in perfect faithfulness.

Revelation 5:12-13
In a loud voice they were saying: “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing!” / And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!”

Psalm 29:2
Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness.

Psalm 96:4
For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods.

Psalm 99:5
Exalt the LORD our God, and worship at His footstool; He is holy!

Psalm 113:1-3
Hallelujah! Give praise, O servants of the LORD; praise the name of the LORD. / Blessed be the name of the LORD both now and forevermore. / From where the sun rises to where it sets, the name of the LORD is praised.

Psalm 148:13
Let them praise the name of the LORD, for His name alone is exalted; His splendor is above the earth and the heavens.

1 Chronicles 16:29
Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and come before Him. Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness;

1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.

Hebrews 13:15
Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.

Psalm 66:16-17
Come and listen, all you who fear God, and I will declare what He has done for me. / I cried out to Him with my mouth and praised Him with my tongue.


Treasury of Scripture

O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together.

magnify

Psalm 35:27
Let them shout for joy, and be glad, that favour my righteous cause: yea, let them say continually, Let the LORD be magnified, which hath pleasure in the prosperity of his servant.

Psalm 40:16
Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: let such as love thy salvation say continually, The LORD be magnified.

Psalm 69:30
I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving.

let us

Psalm 33:1,2
Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright…

Psalm 66:8
O bless our God, ye people, and make the voice of his praise to be heard:

Psalm 103:20-22
Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word…

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Magnify the LORD with me;
This phrase is an invitation to communal worship, emphasizing the importance of collective praise. The term "magnify" suggests making God's greatness more apparent, not that He becomes greater, but that our perception and acknowledgment of His greatness increase. In biblical context, magnifying the Lord is a call to recognize His sovereignty and majesty. This aligns with other scriptures such as Psalm 69:30, where magnifying God is associated with thanksgiving and praise. Historically, communal worship was central to Israelite culture, often taking place in the temple or during festivals, reinforcing the idea of unity in worship.

let us exalt His name together.
Exalting God's name involves lifting it high in honor and reverence, acknowledging His character and deeds. The phrase "His name" refers to God's revealed nature and attributes, as seen throughout the Old Testament. In Hebrew culture, a name was more than a label; it represented the essence of a person. Thus, exalting God's name is an act of worship that recognizes His holiness, power, and faithfulness. This call to collective exaltation is echoed in the New Testament, such as in Philippians 2:9-11, where every knee bows and every tongue confesses the lordship of Jesus Christ. The communal aspect underscores the unity of believers in worship, reflecting the early church's practice of gathering together to praise God.

Persons / Places / Events
1. David
The author of Psalm 34, David wrote this psalm as a reflection of his trust and praise for God. It is believed to have been composed after he escaped from Abimelech by feigning madness.

2. The LORD (Yahweh)
The central figure of the psalm, Yahweh is the covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal presence and faithfulness to His people.

3. Abimelech
A Philistine king, also known as Achish, king of Gath, before whom David pretended to be insane to escape harm.
Teaching Points
The Call to Corporate Worship
The psalmist invites others to join in magnifying the Lord, highlighting the importance of communal worship. Worship is not just a personal act but a collective experience that strengthens the body of Christ.

The Power of Exaltation
Exalting God's name shifts our focus from our circumstances to His greatness. It is a powerful act of faith that acknowledges His sovereignty and goodness.

Unity in Praise
The invitation to "exalt His name together" underscores the unity that comes from shared worship. It reminds us that as believers, we are called to support and uplift one another in our spiritual journeys.

The Role of Praise in Spiritual Warfare
Magnifying the Lord can be a form of spiritual warfare, as it declares God's power over any situation and aligns our hearts with His truth.

Reflecting God's Glory
When we magnify the Lord, we reflect His glory to the world. Our praise becomes a testimony of His work in our lives, drawing others to Him.Verse 3. - O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his Name together. Not content with praising God in his own person, the psalmist calls on Israel generally to praise the Lord with him. He then proceeds to assign reasons why God should be praised (vers. 4-10).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Magnify
גַּדְּל֣וּ (gad·də·lū)
Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 1431: To grow up, become great

the LORD
לַיהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

with me;
אִתִּ֑י (’it·tî)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among

let us exalt
וּנְרוֹמְמָ֖ה (ū·nə·rō·wm·māh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common plural
Strong's 7311: To be high actively, to rise, raise

His name
שְׁמ֣וֹ (šə·mōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 8034: A name

together.
יַחְדָּֽו׃ (yaḥ·dāw)
Adverb
Strong's 3162: A unit, unitedly


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