Psalms 148:5 kjv — Let them praise the name of the Lord: for he commanded, and they were created.

King James Version

"Let them praise the name of the Lord: for he commanded, and they were created."

— Psalms 148:5, King James Version

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ASV
“Let them praise the name of Jehovah; For he commanded, and they were created. ”
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WEB
“Let them praise the name of Yahweh, For he commanded, and they were created.”
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NET
“Let them praise the name of the LORD, for he gave the command and they came into existence.”
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DRB
“Praise the name of the Lord. For he spoke, and they were made: he commanded, and they were created.”
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BBE
“Let them give praise to the name of the Lord: for he gave the order, and they were made.”
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KJVA
“Let them praise the name of the Lord: for he commanded, and they were created.”
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Psalms 148 — Context

Praise ye him, all his angels: praise ye him, all his hosts.

Praise ye him, sun and moon: praise him, all ye stars of light.

Praise him, ye heavens of heavens, and ye waters that be above the heavens.

Let them praise the name of the Lord: for he commanded, and they were created.

He hath also stablished them for ever and ever: he hath made a decree which shall not pass.

Praise the Lord from the earth, ye dragons, and all deeps:

Fire, and hail; snow, and vapour; stormy wind fulfilling his word:

Psalms 148:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 148:5 say?

Psalms 148:5 in the King James Version reads: “Let them praise the name of the Lord: for he commanded, and they were created.”

Where is Psalms 148:5 in the Bible?

Psalms 148:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 148, verse 5.

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 148:5.

What translation should I read Psalms 148:5 in?

Psalms 148:5 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 148:5?

Psalms 148:5 reads (KJV): “Let them praise the name of the Lord: for he commanded, and they were created.” 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.

Psalms 148:5 kjv — Let them praise the name of the Lord: for he commanded, and they were created.

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