Psalms 148:2

"Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD from the heavens! Praise him in the heights!"

Key Reflection

The psalmist commands a double-fold praise—first, to God himself, and then from the heavens above and the highest places. This instruction likely resonated with the ancient Israelites who worshiped in outdoor settings and believed that heavenly beings were present throughout the cosmos, emphasizing that every realm, from earth to the highest heavens, should honor God as the supreme deity.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Praise ye him, all his angels -Dwelling in the heavens. Compare the notes atPsalms 103:20. Praise ye him, all his hosts -See the notes atPsalms 103:21and the notes atIsaiah 1:9. All his armies - referring to the angels considered as marshalled into hosts, of which God is the Head and Leader.

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