Psalms 138:2
King James Version
11 Jun 2026
“I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name.”
חֵסֵד
Love, loving kindness, covenant love. Hesed. The most beautiful word in the Hebrew Bible. Loyal steadfast unfailing love that goes far beyond what is required. God's hesed endures forever.
שָׁחָה
I will bow down
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שָׁחָה
To bow down, to worship. Shachah. Worship is not a music style. It is total surrender to the One who is worthy of everything you have and are.
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שֵׁם
name/ your
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שֵׁם
Name, character, reputation. Shem. Not just a label but the full character of a person. The name of the LORD is a strong tower. Run to it.
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קֹדֶשׁ
holiness/ your
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קֹדֶשׁ
Holiness, sacredness. Qodesh. That which belongs to God. Holy holy holy is the LORD of hosts. His holiness fills the whole earth.
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גָּדַל
you have made great
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גָּדַל
to be (causatively make) large (in various senses, as in body, mind, estate or honor, also in pride)
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הֵיכָל
the temple of
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הֵיכָל
a large public building, such as a palace or temple
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