Psalms 118:27

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

God [is] the LORD, which hath shewed us light: bind the sacrifice with cords, [even] unto the horns of the altar.

Complete Jewish Bible:

ADONAI is God, and he gives us light. Join in the pilgrim festival with branches all the way to the horns of the altar.

Berean Standard Bible:

The LORD is God; He has made His light to shine upon us. Bind the festal sacrifice with cords to the horns of the altar.

American Standard Version:

Jehovah is God, and he hath given us light: Bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

God{H410} is the LORD{H3068}, which hath shewed us light{H215}: bind{H631} the sacrifice{H2282} with cords{H5688}, even unto the horns{H7161} of the altar{H4196}.

Cross-References (KJV):

John 8:12

  • ¶ Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

Psalms 18:28

  • For thou wilt light my candle: the LORD my God will enlighten my darkness.

1 Peter 2:9

  • But ye [are] a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

Esther 8:16

  • The Jews had light, and gladness, and joy, and honour.

Isaiah 9:2

  • The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined.

Isaiah 60:1

  • ¶ Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee.

1 Kings 18:39

  • And when all the people saw [it], they fell on their faces: and they said, The LORD, he [is] the God; the LORD, he [is] the God.

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Commentary for Psalms 118:27

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: H410
    There are 307 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אֵל
    Transliteration: ʼêl
    Pronunciation: ale
    Description: shortened from אַיִל; strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty (but used also of any deity); God (god), [idiom] goodly, [idiom] great, idol, might(-y one), power, strong. Compare names in '-el.'
  2. Strong's Number: H3068
    There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: יְהֹוָה
    Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
    Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
    Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה.
  3. Strong's Number: H215
    There are 105 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אוֹר
    Transliteration: ʼôwr
    Pronunciation: ore
    Description: a primitive root; to be (causative, make) luminous (literally and metaphorically); [idiom] break of day, glorious, kindle, (be, en-, give, show) light (-en, -ened), set on fire, shine.
  4. Strong's Number: H631
    There are 565 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אָסַר
    Transliteration: ʼâçar
    Pronunciation: aw-sar'
    Description: a primitive root; to yoke or hitch; by analogy, to fasten in any sense, to join battle; bind, fast, gird, harness, hold, keep, make ready, order, prepare, prison(-er), put in bonds, set in array, tie.
  5. Strong's Number: H2282
    There are 55 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: חַג
    Transliteration: chag
    Pronunciation: khag
    Description: or חָג; from חָגַג; a festival, or a victim therefor; (solemn) feast (day), sacrifice, solemnity.
  6. Strong's Number: H5688
    There are 23 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: עֲבֹת
    Transliteration: ʻăbôth
    Pronunciation: ab-oth'
    Description: or עֲבוֹת; or (feminine) עֲבֹתָה; the same as עָבֹת; something intwined, i.e. a string, wreath or foliage; band, cord, rope, thick bough (branch), wreathen (chain).
  7. Strong's Number: H7161
    There are 69 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: קֶרֶן
    Transliteration: qeren
    Pronunciation: keh'-ren
    Description: from קָרַן; a horn (as projecting); by implication, a flask, cornet; by resemblance. an elephant's tooth (i.e. ivory), a corner (of the altar), a peak (of a mountain), a ray (of light); figuratively, power; [idiom] hill, horn.
  8. Strong's Number: H4196
    There are 338 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: מִזְבֵּחַ
    Transliteration: mizbêach
    Pronunciation: miz-bay'-akh
    Description: from זָבַח; an altar; altar.