To declare the name of the LORD in Zion, and his praise in Jerusalem;
Parallel translations
- WEB that men may declare Yahweh’s name in Zion, and his praise in Jerusalem;
- BSB that they may proclaim the name of the LORD in Zion and praise Him in Jerusalem,
- NKJV To declare the name of the Lord in Zion, And His praise in Jerusalem,
- NASB So that people may tell of the name of the Lord in Zion, And His praise in Jerusalem,
- NLT And so the Lord’s fame will be celebrated in Zion, his praises in Jerusalem,
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Quick answer
The result is that God's name is declared in Zion and praised in Jerusalem. His deliverance leads to worship.
Overview
God's saving acts have a purpose: that His name be proclaimed and praised in His city. Deliverance issues in declaration and worship. This shows that God redeems for the sake of His glory, a pattern fulfilled as the redeemed in Christ proclaim His name.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 8
- Ps 22:22I will declare thy name unto my brethren: in the midst of the congregation will I praise thee.
- 1 Pet 2:9But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
- Eph 3:21Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.
- Ps 9:13–14Have mercy upon me, O LORD; consider my trouble which I suffer of them that hate me, thou that liftest me up from the gates of death:
- Isa 51:11Therefore the redeemed of the LORD shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their head: they shall obtain gladness and joy; and sorrow and mourning shall flee away.
- Ps 51:14–15Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation: and my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness.
- Ps 79:13So we thy people and sheep of thy pasture will give thee thanks for ever: we will shew forth thy praise to all generations.
- Eph 2:4–7But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,
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