Psalms 148:5 net — Let them praise the name of the LORD, for he gave the command and they came into existence.

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"Let them praise the name of the LORD, for he gave the command and they came into existence."

— Psalms 148:5, NET Bible

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KJV
“Let them praise the name of the Lord: for he commanded, and they were created.”
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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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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 him, all his angels! Praise him, all his heavenly assembly!

Praise him, O sun and moon! Praise him, all you shiny stars!

Praise him, O highest heaven, and you waters above the sky!

Let them praise the name of the LORD, for he gave the command and they came into existence.

He established them so they would endure; he issued a decree that will not be revoked.

Praise the LORD from the earth, you sea creatures and all you ocean depths,

O fire and hail, snow and clouds, O stormy wind that carries out his orders,

Psalms 148:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 148:5 say?

Psalms 148:5 in the NET Bible reads: “Let them praise the name of the LORD, for he gave the command and they came into existence.”

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 (NET): “Let them praise the name of the LORD, for he gave the command and they came into existence.” 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 net — Let them praise the name of the LORD, for he gave the command and they came into existence.

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