2. Praise Him!
Terms of Praise

3. Introduction Sing and pray with understanding (I Cor. 14:15)
Words matter (Matt. 12:36-37)
Let us study the praise of God with great care

4. Hallelujah Definition: Praise the Lord (imperative)
“Halal” (praise) + “YAHH” or “JAH” (Lord) =
“Praise the Lord”
Greek “Alleluia”
Definition: Praise the Lord (imperative)
A psalm of hallelujahs (Psalm 150)
A song of alleluias (Rev. 19:1-8 NKJ)

5. Glorify
Definition: to treat as more excellent or magnificent than normal
What makes God so excellent? (Psalm 86:8-13)
His steadfast love is unlike any other
Man struggles to forgive (Matt. 18:21)
God’s forgiveness is greater (Jer. 31:34; Heb. 8:12)
God loved us before we loved Him (Rom. 5:6-8)
So many reasons to glorify God (Rev. 15:3-4)

6. Magnify Psalm 34:1-3 Definition: (literally) to make grow
To make great or important
Common Hebrew word
Meaning determined by context
Magnified with thanksgiving (Psalm 69:30)
Sometimes translated “great” (Psalm 104:1-2)

7. Exalt Exodus 15:2; Psalm 46:10-11
Definition: lift up, elevate; “extol”
Common Hebrew and Greek word
Physically lifted up
(John 3:14; Numbers 21:9; Matthew 27:32-43)
Jesus is exalted above every name
(Philip 2:5-11; Hebrews 2:6-8)

8. Hosanna “Save us, we pray” “Save us, we pray, O Lord!” (Ps. 118:25-26)
“Yasha” (to save) + “Na” (we pray) =
“Save us, we pray”
Greek word made from two Hebrew words
“Save us, we pray, O Lord!” (Ps. 118:25-26)
Both a plea and a praise
“Hosanna!” (Matthew 21:8-11)
Christ has answered our cry, “Hosanna! Save us, we pray!” (John 3:16)

9. Conclusion Worship according to God’s instructions
(Ephesians 5:18-20; Colossians 3:16-17)
Hallelujah! Let us all praise God!

10. Hallelujah! Let us all praise God!
Praise Him!
Hallelujah! Let us all praise God!