Topical Bible: Praise: Called The: Garment of Praise

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In the biblical context, praise is often depicted as an essential and transformative act of worship, deeply rooted in the relationship between God and His people. One of the most evocative descriptions of praise is found in the metaphor of the "garment of praise," which signifies a covering or adornment that believers are encouraged to "wear" in place of despair or heaviness.

The phrase "garment of praise" is derived from Isaiah 61:3, where the prophet Isaiah speaks of the mission of the Anointed One, who is sent to bring comfort and restoration to the brokenhearted and those in mourning. The verse states: "to console the mourners in Zion—to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified" (Isaiah 61:3).

This imagery of a garment suggests that praise is not merely an internal attitude but an outward expression that can be seen and experienced by others. It is a deliberate choice to clothe oneself in praise, replacing the weight of sorrow with the lightness and joy that comes from acknowledging God's goodness and sovereignty.

The concept of the "garment of praise" also highlights the transformative power of worship. Just as a garment can change one's appearance, praise has the ability to alter one's spiritual and emotional state. It shifts the focus from personal struggles to the majesty and faithfulness of God, fostering a spirit of gratitude and hope.

Throughout the Bible, praise is depicted as a vital component of the believer's life. The Psalms, in particular, are replete with exhortations to praise God in all circumstances. Psalm 34:1 declares, "I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips" . This continuous act of praise serves as a spiritual discipline that aligns the heart with God's purposes and character.

In the New Testament, the early church is shown to be a community marked by praise. Acts 2:46-47 describes the believers as "continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people" . This communal expression of praise not only strengthened their faith but also served as a testimony to those around them.

The "garment of praise" is thus an invitation to embrace a lifestyle of worship, where praise becomes an integral part of one's identity as a follower of Christ. It is a reminder that, regardless of circumstances, believers are called to reflect the glory of God through their words and actions, embodying the joy and peace that come from a life surrendered to Him.

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Isaiah 61:3
To appoint to them that mourn in Zion, to give to them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.
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On the Words of the Gospel, Mark viii. 5, Etc. , Where the Miracle ...
... will I praise Thee," but what is said in another place, "His praise shall always
be ... It is called a small fault not to have "the wedding garment;" small, but ...
/.../sermons on selected lessons of the new testament/sermon xlv on the words.htm

The Praise of Men.
... He must bear to be called names, to be thought a ... deny ourselves the satisfaction
derived from the praise even of ... moth shall eat them up like a garment, and the ...
/.../newman/parochial and plain sermons vol vii/sermon iv the praise of.htm

Beauty for Ashes
... in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes the oil of joy for mourning, the garment
of praise for the spirit of heaviness, that they might be called trees of ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 17 1871/beauty for ashes.htm

Psalm CXLVII.
... We praise in unison now, we praise now; but it is amid offences. ... the Church is called
the Body of Christ, so is the Church also called the garment of Christ ...
/.../augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm cxlvii.htm

Visions of Future Glory
... to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of
praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of ...
/.../white/the story of prophets and kings/chapter 60 visions of future.htm

Thessalonica
... in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment
of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of ...
/.../white/the acts of the apostles/lesson 22 thessalonica.htm

Religion Pleasant to the Religious.
... beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit
of heaviness, that they may be called Trees of Righteousness[4]." Or again ...
/.../newman/parochial and plain sermons vol vii/sermon xiv religion pleasant to.htm

March 7 Morning
... but thou shalt be called Hephzibah ... them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty
for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the ...
/.../anonymous/daily light on the daily path/march 7 morning.htm

Of the Duties which we are to Perform after Receiving the Holy ...
... the receiving of the Lord's Supper is called action or ... Thirdly, When thanks and praise
is ended, then with ... woman that did but touch his garment was forthwith ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/bayly/the practice of piety/iii of the duties which.htm

Prayer and Humility
... of self-righteousness, self-exaltation, and self-praise in praying ... humility is to
be clothed with a praying garment. ... the Sermon on the Mount, is called out by ...
/.../bounds/the essentials of prayer/ii prayer and humility.htm