He says: “I will proclaim Your name to My brothers; I will sing Your praises in the assembly.”
Parallel translations
- WEB saying, “I will declare your name to my brothers. Among of the congregation I will sing your praise.”
- KJV Saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee.
- NKJV saying: “I will declare Your name to My brethren; In the midst of the assembly I will sing praise to You.”
- NASB saying, “I will proclaim Your name to My brothers, In the midst of the assembly I will sing Your praise.”
- NLT For he said to God, “I will proclaim your name to my brothers and sisters. I will praise you among your assembled people.”
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Quick answer
Christ is portrayed declaring God's name to His brothers and praising God among the congregation. He stands among His people as one of them, leading their worship.
Overview
Quoting Psalm 22:22, a psalm deeply connected to the suffering and vindication of the Messiah, the author shows Jesus identifying with His people in worship. The risen Christ proclaims the Father's name to His brothers and joins their praise. This deepens the picture of His solidarity with the redeemed family.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 5
- Ps 22:22I will proclaim Your name to my brothers; I will praise You in the assembly.
- Ps 40:10I have not covered up Your righteousness in my heart; I have declared Your faithfulness and salvation; I have not concealed Your loving devotion and faithfulness from the great assembly.
- John 18:20“I have spoken openly to the world,” Jesus answered. “I always taught in the synagogues and at the temple, where all the Jews come together. I said nothing in secret.
- Ps 111:1Hallelujah! I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly.
- Ps 22:25My praise for You resounds in the great assembly; I will fulfill my vows before those who fear You.
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