What is the meaning of Psalm 145:3? Great is the LORD – Scripture begins with a declaration, not a suggestion. “Great is the LORD” (Psalm 145:3) sets the tone for the whole psalm. • His greatness is inherent; it is who He is, not what He does (Psalm 48:1; Jeremiah 10:6). • Creation itself bears witness to His immeasurable greatness—consider the heavens in Psalm 19:1 and the sustaining power seen in Isaiah 40:12-26. • Because His greatness is constant, our confidence in every promise is secure (Numbers 23:19; James 1:17). and greatly to be praised – The logical response to recognized greatness is significant, wholehearted praise. • Praise is not optional or occasional; it is “greatly” due to Him (Psalm 96:4). • Praise should be proportionate to His worth. David models continual praise in Psalm 34:1 and spontaneous praise in 2 Samuel 6:14-15. • Corporate worship (Psalm 95:1-3) and personal devotion (Psalm 103:1-5) both flow from this command. • In eternity the anthem continues: Revelation 4:11 shows heavenly beings reflecting the same truth—God’s greatness demands great praise. His greatness is unsearchable – Human limits meet divine infinity here. • “Unsearchable” doesn’t mean unknowable; it means inexhaustible. We can probe, but never exhaust (Job 5:9; Job 9:10). • Even God’s judgments and ways are “unsearchable” and “inscrutable” (Romans 11:33). This humbles intellect and fuels worship. • It assures us He will always exceed our expectations—Ephesians 3:20 calls Him “able to do infinitely more than all we ask or imagine.” • Mystery invites trust. When we cannot trace His hand, we still trust His heart, as Job did (Job 42:2-6). summary Psalm 145:3 stacks truth upon truth: who God is, how we respond, and why we will never reach the end of His magnificence. His inherent greatness calls for abundant praise, and the endless depths of His character keep our worship fresh forever. |
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