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Psalms 113:1

Psalms 113:1

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Canne, Browne, Blayney, Scott, and others · Public Domain

(Title), This and the following five Psalms form what is called by the Hebrews the great Hallel, or praise; which was sung on their most solemn festivals, and particularly after the celebration of the Passover. (See . .) This and the following were probably composed after the return from the captivity.

Praise ye the Lord: Heb. Hallelujah,

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