Psalms 118:27 bbe — The Lord is God, and he has given us light; let the holy dance be ordered with branches, even up to the horns of the al…

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"The Lord is God, and he has given us light; let the holy dance be ordered with branches, even up to the horns of the altar."

— Psalms 118:27, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 118 — Context

This is the day which the Lord has made; we will be full of joy and delight in it.

Send salvation now, O Lord; Lord, send us your blessing.

A blessing be on him who comes in the name of the Lord; we give you blessing from the house of the Lord.

The Lord is God, and he has given us light; let the holy dance be ordered with branches, even up to the horns of the altar.

You are my God, and I will give you praise; my God, and I will give honour to your name.

O give praise to the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy is unchanging for ever.

Psalms 118:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 118:27 say?

Psalms 118:27 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The Lord is God, and he has given us light; let the holy dance be ordered with branches, even up to the horns of the altar.”

Where is Psalms 118:27 in the Bible?

Psalms 118:27 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 118, verse 27.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 118:27.

What translation should I read Psalms 118:27 in?

Psalms 118:27 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 Psalms 118:27?

Psalms 118:27 reads (BBE): “The Lord is God, and he has given us light; let the holy dance be ordered with branches, even up to the horns of the altar.” 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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