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The term "extol" is frequently used in the Bible to describe the act of praising or glorifying God with great enthusiasm and admiration. It is a call to elevate God's name and attributes, recognizing His supreme power, majesty, and goodness. The concept of extolling God is deeply rooted in the worship practices of the Israelites and is a recurring theme throughout the Scriptures. Biblical Usage and Context In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word often translated as "extol" is "rum," which means to lift up or exalt. This term is used in various contexts to express the act of lifting God's name above all others, acknowledging His sovereignty and divine nature. One of the most notable uses of "extol" is found in the Psalms, a book rich with expressions of worship and adoration. Psalm 145:1-3 declares, "I will exalt You, my God and King; I will bless Your name forever and ever. Every day I will bless You, and I will praise Your name forever and ever. Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised; His greatness is unsearchable." Here, the psalmist commits to a lifelong practice of extolling God, emphasizing His unmatched greatness. Similarly, Psalm 30:1 states, "I will exalt You, O LORD, for You have lifted me up and have not allowed my foes to rejoice over me." This verse highlights a personal reason for extolling God, acknowledging His deliverance and protection. Theological Significance Extolling God is not merely an act of verbal praise but a reflection of the heart's posture towards the Creator. It involves recognizing God's attributes—His holiness, love, justice, and mercy—and responding with reverence and awe. The act of extolling is both a personal and communal expression of faith, often incorporated into worship services and liturgies. In the New Testament, the concept of extolling God continues, though the specific term is less frequently used. The spirit of extolling is evident in passages that call believers to glorify God through their lives and actions. For instance, 1 Peter 2:9. encourages believers, saying, "But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light." This verse underscores the believer's role in declaring God's praises, which is akin to extolling His virtues. Practical Application For believers, extolling God is an integral part of daily life and worship. It involves both private devotion and public declaration, as seen in the practices of prayer, singing, and sharing testimonies of God's work. Extolling God serves to remind the faithful of His constant presence and active role in their lives, fostering a deeper relationship with Him. Incorporating the practice of extolling into one's spiritual discipline can lead to a more profound appreciation of God's character and works. It encourages believers to focus on God's eternal nature and His ongoing involvement in the world, prompting a response of gratitude and worship. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (v. t.) To praise highly; to lift up; to elevate; as to extol one's virtues. 2. (v. t.) To elevate by praise; to eulogize; to praise; to magnify; as, to extol virtue; to extol an act or a person. Greek 3170. megaluno -- to make or declare great ... or declare great. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: megaluno Phonetic Spelling: (meg-al-oo'-no) Short Definition: I enlarge, magnify, extol Definition: (a ... 5251. huperupsoo -- to exalt beyond measure ... 5251 (from 5228 , "beyond" and 5312 , "elevate") -- properly, elevate make exceedingly high, ie to a very high degree; greatly exalt, extol; exalt to the ... Strong's Hebrew 7311. rum -- to be high or exalted, rise ... proud (1), boldly* (2), brought (1), contributed (5), defiantly* (1), display (1), exalt (11), exaltation (1), exalted (29), exalts (5), extol (5), extolled (1 ... 7313. rum -- to rise ... extol, lift up self, set up. (Aramaic) corresponding to ruwm; (figuratively only) -- extol, lift up (self), set up. see HEBREW ruwm. 7312, 7313. rum. 7314 ... 5549. salal -- to lift up, cast up ... cast up, exalt self, extol, make plain, raise up. A primitive root; to mound up (especially a turnpike); figurative, to exalt; reflexively ... 2142. zakar -- remember ... 1), burns (1), call to mind (1), celebrate (1), certainly still remember (1), come to remembrance (1), confess (1), consider (2), extol (1), invoke (1 ... 5375. nasa -- to lift, carry, take ... arise, (able to, (armor), suffer to) bear(-er, up), bring (forth), burn, carry (away), cast, contain, desire, ease, exact, exalt (self), extol, fetch, forgive ... Thesaurus Extol (23 Occurrences) ... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vt) To praise highly; to lift up; to elevate; as to extol one's virtues. ... Multi-Version Concordance Extol (23 Occurrences).  Jah (44 Occurrences) ... Exodus 15:2 My strength and song is Jah, and he is become my salvation: This is my ?God, and I will glorify him; My father's God, and I will extol him.  Magnify (25 Occurrences) ... 2. (vt) To increase the importance of; to augment the esteem or respect in which one is held. 3. (vt) To praise highly; to land; to extol.  Psalm (213 Occurrences) ... public worship. 3. (vt) To extol in psalms; to sing; as, psalming his praises. Multi-Version Concordance Psalm (213 Occurrences). Acts  Glorify (49 Occurrences) ... (DBY). Exodus 15:2 My strength and song is Jah, and he is become my salvation: This is my God, and I will glorify him; My Father is God, and I will extol him.  Yah (40 Occurrences) ... Psalms 68:4 Sing to God! Sing praises to his name! Extol him who rides on the clouds: to Yah, his name! Rejoice before him! Laud (4 Occurrences) ... 3. (vi) Music or singing in honor of any one. 4. (vi) To praise in words alone, or with words and singing; to celebrate; to extol.  Gloat (11 Occurrences) ... A Song for the Dedication of the Temple. By David. I will extol you, Yahweh, for you have raised me up, and have not made my foes to rejoice over me. (See NIV).  Rides (10 Occurrences) ... (WEB DBY). Psalms 68:4 Sing to God! Sing praises to his name! Extol him who rides on the clouds: to Yah, his name! Rejoice before him! (WEB NAS RSV NIV).  Resound (8 Occurrences) ... 7. (vt) To praise or celebrate with the voice, or the sound of instruments; to extol with sounds; to spread the fame of. 8. (n.) Return of sound; echo.  Concordance Extol (23 Occurrences) Romans 15:11 And again, "Praise the Lord, all ye Gentiles, and let all the people extol Him." Exodus 15:2 My strength and song is Jah, and he is become my salvation: This is my ?God, and I will glorify him; My father's God, and I will extol him. 2 Samuel 22:50 Therefore I will give thanks to you, Yahweh, among the nations. Will sing praises to your name. Job 36:24 "Remember that you magnify his work, whereof men have sung. Psalms 18:49 Therefore I will give thanks to you, Yahweh, among the nations, and will sing praises to your name. Psalms 30:1 A Psalm. A Song for the Dedication of the Temple. By David. I will extol you, Yahweh, for you have raised me up, and have not made my foes to rejoice over me. Psalms 34:1 By David; when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, who drove him away, and he departed.Psalm 34 is an acrostic poem, with each verse starting with a letter of the alphabet (ordered from Alef to Tav). I will bless Yahweh at all times. His praise will always be in my mouth. Psalms 68:4 Sing to God! Sing praises to his name! Extol him who rides on the clouds: to Yah, his name! Rejoice before him! Psalms 89:16 In your name they rejoice all day. In your righteousness, they are exalted. Psalms 95:2 Let's come before his presence with thanksgiving. Let's extol him with songs! Psalms 99:5 Exalt Yahweh our God. Worship at his footstool. He is Holy! Psalms 99:9 Exalt Yahweh, our God. Worship at his holy hill, for Yahweh, our God, is holy! Psalms 107:32 Let them exalt him also in the assembly of the people, and praise him in the seat of the elders. Psalms 109:30 I will give great thanks to Yahweh with my mouth. Yes, I will praise him among the multitude. Psalms 111:1 Praise Yah! I will give thanks to Yahweh with my whole heart, in the council of the upright, and in the congregation.) Psalms 117:1 Praise Yahweh, all you nations! Extol him, all you peoples! Psalms 118:28 You are my God, and I will give thanks to you. You are my God, I will exalt you. Psalms 145:1 I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever. Psalms 145:2 Every day I will praise you. I will extol your name forever and ever. Psalms 145:10 All your works will give thanks to you, Yahweh. Your saints will extol you. Proverbs 4:8 Exalt her, and she will promote thee; She will bring thee to honor, when thou dost embrace her. Song of Songs 1:4 Take me to you, and we will go after you: the king has taken me into his house. We will be glad and full of joy in you, we will give more thought to your love than to wine: rightly are they your lovers. Daniel 4:37 Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and extol and honor the King of heaven; for all his works are truth, and his ways justice; and.. those who walk in pride he is able to abase.