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Praise

Declaring how amazing God is — out loud, with your whole chest

Definition

Praise is the natural response to encountering who God is. The Psalms are Israel's praise playbook — from quiet gratitude to full-volume celebration. 'Hallelujah' literally means 'Praise the LORD.' Paul and Silas praised God in prison at midnight (Acts 16:25). Hebrews 13:15 calls praise 'the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name.' Biblical praise isn't just singing — it's any declaration of God's worth, character, and acts.