Psalms 148:13let them praise the name of Yahweh, for his name alone is exalted. His glory is above the earth and the heavens.
The setting
Jerusalem temple courts, ~1000 BC. The psalmist concludes with why all creation should praise: God's name alone is exalted...
The emotion here: breathless wonder at God's absolute uniqueness
The original word
shem (שֵׁם) — reputation, character, very essence of being, not just a label
Why it matters
In ancient cultures, knowing someone's name gave you power over them
Read with care
What most readers miss in Psalms 148:13
This isn't about God being proud — it's about reality: only God's character is perfect and unchanging
Common misconceptionPeople think this makes God seem egotistical. Actually, it's comforting — in a world where everyone demands glory, only God truly deserves it.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Psalms 148:13
Bible Genome reading
Psalms 148:13 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Psalms 148:13 comes from the book of Psalms, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to David. The dominant emotion in this verse is worship, with a comfort power of 60% and a tone that is celebratory. It belongs to the psalm genre of biblical literature. Key themes include divine exaltation, God's supremacy. Notable phrases: his name alone is exalted; His glory is above the earth and the heavens. This verse contains a command.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same worship
“Hear, Israel: Yahweh is our God; Yahweh is one:”
— Deuteronomy 6:4
“and you shall love Yahweh your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might.”
— Deuteronomy 6:5
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven:”
— Ecclesiastes 3:1
“Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.”
— John 14:6
“Jesus said to them, "Most certainly, I tell you, before Abraham came into existence, I AM."”
— John 8:58
Your reflection
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