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Prayer Of Azariah 1:48 kjva — O ye light and darkness, bless ye the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.

King James Version with Apocrypha

“O ye light and darkness, bless ye the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.”

— Prayer Of Azariah 1:48, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Prayer Of Azariah 1 — Context

45

O ye winter and summer, bless ye the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.

46

O ye dews and storms of snow, bless ye the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.

47

O ye nights and days, bless ye the Lord: bless and exalt him above all for ever.

48

O ye light and darkness, bless ye the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.

49

O ye ice and cold, bless ye the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.

50

O ye frost and snow, bless ye the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.

51

O ye lightnings and clouds, bless ye the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.

Prayer Of Azariah 1:48 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Prayer Of Azariah 1:48 say?
Prayer Of Azariah 1:48 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “O ye light and darkness, bless ye the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.”
Where is Prayer Of Azariah 1:48 in the Bible?
Prayer Of Azariah 1:48 is found in the Apocrypha, in the book of Prayer Of Azariah, chapter 1, verse 48.
Who wrote Prayer Of Azariah?
Prayer Of Azariah is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (Greek addition to Daniel). Inserted between Daniel 3:23 and 3:24 in the Greek text. Also called "the Song of the Three Holy Children" for the hymn that follows. It was written c. 200–100 BC.
What is the book of Prayer Of Azariah about?
A short but moving liturgical insertion in the story of Daniel's three friends in the fiery furnace. Azariah (Abednego) lifts a prayer of repentance from within the flames, confessing the nation's sin and pleading for mercy. The three young men then together sing the "Benedicite" — a sweeping hymn calling every part of creation, from angels to whales, to bless the Lord.
What are the major themes of Prayer Of Azariah?
Prayer Of Azariah explores themes including Repentance, Worship, Deliverance, Praise, Creation. These themes shape the meaning and context of Prayer Of Azariah 1:48.
What translation should I read Prayer Of Azariah 1:48 in?
Prayer Of Azariah 1:48 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Prayer Of Azariah 1:48?
Prayer Of Azariah 1:48 reads (KJVA): “O ye light and darkness, bless ye the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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