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Psalms 103:20

103:19 The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.
Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word. that excel: Heb. mighty in strength

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Praise Yahweh, you angels of his, who are mighty in strength, who fulfill his word, obeying the voice of his word.

Bless the Lord, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word.

Bless the LORD, you his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening to the voice of his word.

103:21 Bless ye the LORD, all ye his hosts; ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure.

What does Psalms 103:20 mean?

Psalms 103:20 is a verse in the book of Psalms, in the Old Testament. In the original Hebrew, key words include בָרַךְ (bârak), יְהֹוָה (Yᵉhôvâh), מֲלְאָךְ (mălʼâk).

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Blessבָרַךְbârak/baw-rak'/H1288to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)
the
LORD,יְהֹוָהYᵉhôvâh/yeh-ho-vaw'/H3068Jehovah, Jewish national name of God
ye
his
angels,מֲלְאָךְmălʼâk/mal-awk'/H4397a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
that
excelגִּבּוֹרgibbôwr/ghib-bore'/H1368powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant
in
strength,כֹּחַkôach/ko'-akh/H3581vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce); also (from its hardiness) a large lizard
that
doעָשָׂהʻâsâh/aw-saw'/H6213to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
his
commandments,דָּבָרdâbâr/daw-baw'/H1697a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
hearkeningשָׁמַעshâmaʻ/shaw-mah'/H8085to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
unto
the
voiceקוֹלqôwl/kole/H6963a voice or sound
of
his
word.דָּבָרdâbâr/daw-baw'/H1697a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
that
excel:
Heb.
mighty
in
strength

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Verses like this

Other verses that share key original-language words with Psalms 103:20.

Amos 3:7

Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.

Genesis 17:20

And as for Ishmael, I have heard thee: Behold, I have blessed him, and will make him fruitful, and will multiply him exceedingly; twelve princes shall he beget, and I will make him a great nation.

Zechariah 1:13

And the LORD answered the angel that talked with me with good words and comfortable words.

Zechariah 1:6

But my words and my statutes, which I commanded my servants the prophets, did they not take hold of your fathers? and they returned and said, Like as the LORD of hosts thought to do unto us, according to our ways, and according to our doings, so hath he dealt with us. take: or, overtake

Zechariah 4:6

Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. might: or, army

Frequently asked questions

What does Psalms 103:20 say?

Psalms 103:20 (King James Version) reads: "Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word. that excel: Heb. mighty in strength"

Is Psalms 103:20 in the Old or New Testament?

Psalms 103:20 is in the Old Testament of the Bible, in the book of Psalms.

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