Psalm 138:2
NASB Lexicon
NASB ©HebrewStrong'sOrigin
I will bow downאֶשְׁתַּחֲוֶ֨ה
(esh·ta·cha·veh)
7812: to bow downa prim. root
towardאֶל־
(el-)
413: to, into, towardsa prim. particle
Your holyקָדְשְׁךָ֡
(ka·de·she·cha)
6944: apartness, sacrednessfrom an unused word
templeהֵיכַ֪ל
(hei·chal)
1964: a palace, templea prim. root
And give thanksוְאֹ֘ודֶ֤ה
(ve·'o·v·deh)
3034: to throw, casta prim. root
to Your nameשְׁמֶ֗ךָ
(she·me·cha)
8034: a nameof uncertain derivation
for Your lovingkindnessחַסְדְּךָ֥
(chas·de·cha)
2617a: goodness, kindnessfrom chasad
and Your truth;אֲמִתֶּ֑ךָ
(a·mit·te·cha;)
571: firmness, faithfulness, truthfrom aman
For You have magnifiedהִגְדַּ֥לְתָּ
(hig·dal·ta)
1431: to grow up, become greata prim. root
Your wordאִמְרָתֶֽךָ׃
(im·ra·te·cha.)
565a: utterance, speech, wordfrom amar
accordingעַל־
(al-)
5921: upon, above, overfrom alah
to allכָּלשִׁ֝־
(ka·l·shi-)
3605: the whole, allfrom kalal
Your name.מְךָ֗
(me·cha)
8034: a nameof uncertain derivation


















KJV Lexicon
I will worship
shachah  (shaw-khaw')
to depress, i.e. prostrate (especially reflexive, in homage to royalty or God)
toward thy holy
qodesh  (ko'-desh)
a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity -- consecrated (thing), dedicated (thing), hallowed (thing), holiness, (most) holy (day, portion, thing), saint, sanctuary.
temple
heykal  (hay-kawl')
a large public building, such as a palace or temple -- palace, temple.
and praise
yadah  (yaw-daw')
cast (out), (make) confess(-ion), praise, shoot, (give) thank(-ful, -s, -sgiving).
thy name
shem  (shame)
an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character -- + base, (in-)fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report.
for thy lovingkindness
checed  (kheh'-sed)
kindness; by implication (towards God) piety: rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
and for thy truth
'emeth  (eh'-meth)
stability; (figuratively) certainty, truth, trustworthiness -- assured(-ly), establishment, faithful, right, sure, true (-ly, -th), verity.
for thou hast magnified
gadal  (gaw-dal')
advance, boast, bring up, exceed, excellent, be(-come, do, give, make, wax), great(-er, come to...estate, + things), grow(up),increase, lift up, magnify(-ifical), be much set by, nourish (up), pass, promote, proudly (spoken), tower.
thy word
'imrah  (im-raw')
commandment, speech, word.
above all thy name
shem  (shame)
an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character -- + base, (in-)fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report.
Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
I will bow down toward Your holy temple And give thanks to Your name for Your lovingkindness and Your truth; For You have magnified Your word according to all Your name.

King James Bible
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.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I will bow down toward Your holy temple and give thanks to Your name for Your constant love and truth. You have exalted Your name and Your promise above everything else.

International Standard Version
I will bow down in worship toward your holy Temple and give thanks to your name for your gracious love and truth, for you have done great things to carry out your word consistent with your name.

NET Bible
I will bow down toward your holy temple, and give thanks to your name, because of your loyal love and faithfulness, for you have exalted your promise above the entire sky.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
I shall worship in the temple of your holiness and I shall give thanks to your Name for your kindness and for your truth, because you have extolled your Word above every name!

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I will bow toward your holy temple. I will give thanks to your name because of your mercy and truth. You have made your name and your promise greater than everything.

King James 2000 Bible
I will worship toward your holy temple, and praise your name for your lovingkindness and for your truth: for you have magnified your word above all your name.
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