Hallelujah (Psalm 150) [Official Lyric Video]

THOUGHTS on Psalm 150: The word Hallelujah simply means "Praise the LORD". This one verse from Psalm 150, after listing every instrument that should make noise, closes by also commanding everything with BREATH to praise the LORD as well. In 2 Chronicles 20, a vast enemy army approached Jerusalem, and King Jehoshaphat offered a prayer of petition to the LORD, closing it by confessing, "We don't know what to do, but our eyes are on You." God assured them of victory and they worshipped in response. The next day, Jehoshaphat... "...appointed men to sing to the LORD and to praise Him for the splendor of His holiness as they went out at the head of the army, saying: “Give thanks to the LORD, for His love endures forever.” As they began to sing and praise, the LORD set ambushes against the men of Ammon and Moab and Mount Seir who were invading Judah, and they were defeated." PRAISING is often the last thing we think about when we face opposition. But it very well may be the most powerful. Praising the LORD acknowledges His greatness, His supremacy, His omnipotence, His majesty, His steadfast love... which He is worthy of, regardless our circumstance. ------------------------------ STORY BEHIND THE SONG: ...about 10 years ago, I was a part of a community who worshiped monthly in the Taize tradition: singing simple melodies, with simple instrumentation, combined with words of worship on repeat, sung over and over until their truth eventually sunk in. One afternoon in the summer of 2021, I sat down at my piano and attempted to sing these words in that very style. While some debate the proper pronunciation of my Hebrew, I can testify that I carefully referenced a Jewish Rabbi (of blessed memory) who has quoted the entire Hebrew Scriptures and made it available online. Enjoy: https://mechon-mamre.org/mp3/t26f0.mp3 (beginning at 0:30) Lyrics: 150th Psalmist, Aaron Shust Music: Aaron Shust Vocals: Aaron Shust Production, Piano, BGV: Nathan Nockels Mix: Nick Rad Mastering: Bob Boyd Video Editing: Yaakov Schwarz HEAVEN + EARTH ALBUM (Digital) https://slinky.to/HeavenAndEarth ALL MERCH (including Physical CDs and Vinyl) https://aaronshust.myshopify.com Contact: aaronshust.com/contact Booking: aaronshust.com/booking Experience Israel with Aaron: landofZion.org landofZion.org/Stories -------------------- LYRICS: Let everything with breath Let everything with breath Let everything with breath praise the LORD Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah praise the LORD כֹּל הַנְּשָׁמָה כֹּל הַנְּשָׁמָה כֹּל הַנְּשָׁמָה תְּהַלֵּל יָהּ