young men and maidens, old and young together.
Parallel translations
- WEB both young men and maidens; old men and children:
- KJV Both young men, and maidens; old men, and children:
- NKJV Both young men and maidens; Old men and children.
- NASB Both young men and virgins; Old men and children.
- NLT young men and young women, old men and children.
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Quick answer
Young men and women, old and young, are all called to praise God. People of every age and stage are summoned to worship.
Overview
The call to praise embraces all humanity regardless of age or gender—youth and elders alike. No one is excluded from the privilege and duty of worship. Together all people are invited to glorify the God who made them and offers salvation in Christ.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 7
- Titus 2:4–6In this way they can train the young women to love their husbands and children,
- Jer 31:13Then the maidens will rejoice with dancing, young men and old as well. I will turn their mourning into joy, and give them comfort and joy for their sorrow.
- Matt 21:15–16But the chief priests and scribes were indignant when they saw the wonders He performed and the children shouting in the temple courts, “Hosanna to the Son of David!”
- Ps 68:25The singers lead the way, the musicians follow after, among the maidens playing tambourines.
- Ps 8:2From the mouths of children and infants You have ordained praise on account of Your adversaries, to silence the enemy and avenger.
- Luke 19:37And as He approached the descent from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of disciples began to praise God joyfully in a loud voice for all the miracles they had seen:
- Zech 9:17How lovely they will be, and how beautiful! Grain will make the young men flourish, and new wine, the young women.
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