What is the meaning of Psalm 150:3? Praise Him “Praise Him…” (Psalm 150:3) sets the tone: worship is directed to God alone, never to the instruments, the leaders, or the congregation’s feelings. • Psalm 113:1–3 echoes, “Praise the LORD… from the rising of the sun to its setting.” • Revelation 19:5 pictures the heavenly multitude answering the same call. By placing “Praise Him” first, the psalm reminds us that the object of worship defines the act. Every note that follows is to magnify the LORD’s character—His holiness (Isaiah 6:3), faithfulness (Lamentations 3:22-23), and saving power (Psalm 98:1). with the sound of the horn “…with the sound of the horn;” The ram’s horn (shofar) signaled victory (Joshua 6:5), proclamation (Leviticus 25:9), and the Lord’s kingship (1 Samuel 13:3). When the psalmist includes it in worship: • He links praise to remembrance of God’s mighty acts, such as the Red Sea crossing celebrated with trumpets (Numbers 10:9-10). • He calls for bold, public exaltation—no timid praise here (Psalm 98:6, “With trumpets and the blast of the ram’s horn shout for joy before the LORD, the King”). • He reminds the congregation that every victory heralded by the horn ultimately belongs to God (Psalm 20:5). praise Him with the harp and lyre “…praise Him with the harp and lyre.” These stringed instruments bring a different dimension: reflective melody alongside the horn’s triumphant blast. • David soothed Saul with a harp (1 Samuel 16:23), illustrating music’s power to minister peace under the Spirit’s anointing. • Psalm 33:2 commands, “Give thanks to the LORD with the lyre; make music to Him with a ten-stringed harp,” blending gratitude and skill. • The psalm balances loud, celebratory sounds (horn) with intimate, melodic worship (harp and lyre), showing that every facet of music—rhythmic or contemplative—has a place when the heart exalts the LORD. summary Psalm 150:3 urges whole-hearted, God-focused worship that is both triumphant and tender. Whether through the bold blast of the horn or the gentle strains of the harp and lyre, the call is the same: turn every sound into praise for the LORD who redeems, reigns, and refreshes His people. |
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