Sons of Korah was founded by Matthew Jacoby and Matthew continues to co-ordinate the project. Matthew, who recently completed his doctorate in philosophy and theology at the University of Melbourne, teaches on the spirituality of the psalms and his concise commentary on the settings of the psalms is a feature that is woven through most concert events. In all things Sons of Korah seek to provide an impacting musical journey into the spirit and world of the psalms. The other regular touring members of the group are Jayden Lee, Rod Wilson and Mike Avery. In most cases Sons of Korah tour as a four piece band though they occasionally expand for bigger events.
Sons of Korah is also a partner of the Bible Societies in Australia and New Zealand and in most cases they tour in support of the work of the Bible Society.
Psalm 147b
Sons Of Korah Lyrics
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In the strength of the horse
The Lord has no pleasure
In the legs of a strong man
But the Lord delights
He delights in those who fear His name
And the Lord delights
In him whose hope is His unfailing love
Praise God, Jerusalem
For He, yes He strengthens
All the bars of your gates
And He grants you peace
Satisfies you with the finest wheat
And He grants you peace
Blesses all your people within you, yeah
And His word runs swiftly
His commands, He sends to earth
He spreads the snow, the frost He scatters
The snow like wool, the frost like ashes
And the hail He hurls down
Who can stand up to his icy blast
He sends His word and they melt
He stirs up the wind and then the waters flow
The song Psalm 147b by Sons Of Korah is a poetic expression of the Lord's pleasure in those who fear His name and those whose hope is in His unfailing love. The lyrics highlight that the Lord takes no pleasure in the strength of horses or strong men's legs, as His delight lies in those who put their trust in Him. The song then urges Zion and Jerusalem to extol the Lord, praising Him for His strength, peace, and provisions.
The second part of the song describes the power of the Lord's word and commands. The lyrics describe how the Lord spreads snow and frost, scatters them like ashes, and hurls down hail. The song recognizes the awesome power of the Lord's icy blast, and notes that in His mercy, He sends His word to make them melt. The song highlights that the Lord stirs up the wind to make the waters flow, highlighting His inexhaustible power.
Overall, this song is a beautiful composition that encourages listeners to place their hope in the Lord's unfailing love and seek His mercy and grace, acknowledging His glorious power and might.
Line by Line Meaning
The Lord has no pleasure
The Lord is not impressed
In the strength of the horse
By how fast the horse runs
The Lord has no pleasure
The Lord is not impressed
In the legs of a strong man
By how strong a man's legs are
But the Lord delights
But what pleases the Lord is
He delights in those who fear His name
Those who show respect to Him by obeying Him
And the Lord delights
And what pleases the Lord is
in him whose hope is His unfailing love
The hope of someone who trusts in His continuous love
Extol the Lord, oh Zion
Sing praises to the Lord, oh city of Zion
Praise God, Jerusalem
Give thanks to God, oh city of Jerusalem
For He, yes He strengthens
Because God, yes He makes strong
All the bars of your gates
The locks on the gates of the city
And He grants you peace
And He gives you tranquility
Satisfies you with the finest wheat
Fills your bellies with the best wheat
And He grants you peace
And He gives you tranquility
Blesses all your people within you, yeah
Blesses everyone living in the city
And His word runs swiftly
And His message travels rapidly
His commands, He sends to earth
He sends His decrees to the world
He spreads the snow, the frost He scatters
He spreads snow, scattering frost around
The snow like wool, the frost like ashes
The snow covering like wool, frost spread like ashes
And the hail He hurls down
He throws hail from the sky
Who can stand up to his icy blast
Who can withstand his cold wind
He sends His word and they melt
He sends His message and they thaw
He stirs up the wind and then the waters flow
He agitates the wind, which causes water to flow
Contributed by Audrey M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Fatiha
Psaumes 147 Louis Segond (LSG)
147 Louez l'Éternel! Car il est beau de célébrer notre Dieu, Car il est doux, il est bienséant de le louer.
2 L'Éternel rebâtit Jérusalem, Il rassemble les exilés d'Israël;
3 Il guérit ceux qui ont le coeur brisé, Et il panse leurs blessures.
4 Il compte le nombre des étoiles, Il leur donne à toutes des noms.
5 Notre Seigneur est grand, puissant par sa force, Son intelligence n'a point de limite.
6 L'Éternel soutient les malheureux, Il abaisse les méchants jusqu'à terre.
7 Chantez à l'Éternel avec actions de grâces, Célébrez notre Dieu avec la harpe!
8 Il couvre les cieux de nuages, Il prépare la pluie pour la terre; Il fait germer l'herbe sur les montagnes.
9 Il donne la nourriture au bétail, Aux petits du corbeau quand ils crient,
10 Ce n'est pas dans la vigueur du cheval qu'il se complaît, Ce n'est pas dans les jambes de l'homme qu'il met son plaisir;
11 L'Éternel aime ceux qui le craignent, Ceux qui espèrent en sa bonté.
12 Jérusalem, célèbre l'Éternel! Sion, loue ton Dieu!
13 Car il affermit les barres de tes portes, Il bénit tes fils au milieu de toi;
14 Il rend la paix à ton territoire, Il te rassasie du meilleur froment.
15 Il envoie ses ordres sur la terre: Sa parole court avec vitesse
16 Il donne la neige comme de la laine, Il répand la gelée blanche comme de la cendre;
17 Il lance sa glace par morceaux; Qui peut résister devant son froid?
18 Il envoie sa parole, et il les fond; Il fait souffler son vent, et les eaux coulent.
19 Il révèle sa parole à Jacob, Ses lois et ses ordonnances à Israël;
20 Il n'a pas agi de même pour toutes les nations, Et elles ne connaissent point ses ordonnances. Louez l'Éternel!
Louis Segond (LSG)
teltpael
Bow down before him, children of God, praise him, O Zion!
Jackie M. R. de Arroyo
Love this Psalm. Praise the Lord!
fin rambo
What a beautiful song in so many ways! Bless
Suzy Jackson
I listen to their music all day. I love this kind of music, I have four of their cds
R J
This is Washington, DC : April 2017 . I speak from the reflective community in NW DC in saying this song hits-home & speaks to truth ! Us, Native Washingtonians hope the Spirit & Message Continues to Be Shared ! ! !
Scott David Lucas
Yes, YAHWAH loves those who FEAR, His name. Blessed is Abba YAH, and His beloved Son WAH. Amein.
Scott David Lucas
...someday, the Christians will learn they are of ISRAEL now.....branches, grafted into the TREE of Life..ISRAEL. Ref: DEUTERONOMY 31:12; EPHESIANS 2:1-22; ROMANS chapters 9 - 11. Amein. Welcome children of Zion!. Amein.
Scott David Lucas
@Randy Squires ......Blessings upon you brother Randy and sister Lori, and with the Peace that passes all understanding, in MESSIAH YAHSHUWAH. Ref: ISAIAH 9:6,7; PHILIPPIANS 4:7. Yes, we are all ISRAEL, the family of GOD, JEW and GENTILE, having been BORN-AGAIN and having received THE HOLY SPIRIT......now ONE in MESSIAH JESUS. Ref: JOHN 3:3-7; ACTS 2:38; ROMANS 1:16,17. Thank you for your reply; and let us continue to proclaim SALVATION of the JEWISH MESSIAH, JESUS CHRIST the Lord, to the lost and perishing; for EL SHADDAI desires that no one perish but come to repentance. Ref: 2 PETER 3:9. Amen.
Scott David Lucas
perishing, that they do not perish, but come to repentance. Ref: 2 PETER 3:9. Amen. SHALOM SHALOM
Mae M
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