PRAISE: The Hebrew words translated are enlightening ”halal” is used almost 100 times in the Old Testament it literally means to laud, to celebrate, or to boast. The second most common word translated “praise” is “yadah” meaning to worship with extended hands. God desires our praise to be with extended hands because the extended hand is the expression of friendship, surrender, and need. Parents, think back to the first time your kids reached out to you. So too, our heavenly Father loves to see us reach out to Him.
A third word translated praise is “barak” which means ” to declare God as the origin of power for success, and victory.” The forth most common translation is “shabach“, to shout or commend loudly.
We can witness the Angels shouting joy of praise in Job 38:
Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth?
Tell me, if you have understanding.
Who determined its measurements—surely you know!
Or who stretched the line upon it?
On what were its bases sunk,
or who laid its cornerstone,
when the morning stars sang together
and all the sons of God shouted for joy?
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