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A 10 day study through Psalms and Hebrew words for ways to worship.
Shachah is the Hebrew word for worship; to bow down and prostrate oneself.
Day 1- Shabach- shout praise
Definition: to shout, to address in a loud tone, to command triumph.
Scripture: “Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will [shabach] you.” -Psalm 63:3
Readings: Psalm 63, Psalm 145
Songs: Shout to the Lord (House of Worship), How Great Thou Art (Eleven22 Worship)
Day 2- Barak- kneel in adoration
Definition: to kneel, to bless God as an act of adoration.
Scripture: “I will [barak] the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth.” -Psalm 34:1
Readings: Psalm 34, Psalm 103
Songs: Bless God (Brooke Ligertwood), 10000 Reasons (Matt Redman)
Day 3- Yadah- lift your hands
Definition: to extend the hands in thanksgiving and praise. to surrender, to cast, to throw down.
Scripture: “I will give you thanks [yadah] in the great assembly; among the throngs I will praise you.”-Psalm 35:18
Readings: Psalm 35, Psalm 44
Songs: Gratitude (Brandon Lakes), Altar (SEU Worship)
Day 4- Todah -lifted hands in thanksgiving
Definition: Thanksgiving, offering praise for things not yet received.
Scripture: “He who offers a sacrifice of [todah] honors me.”-Psalm 50:23
Readings: Psalm 50, Psalm 56
Songs: Goodness of God (Bethel Music), Come Thou Fount (Eleven22 Worship)
Day 5- Taqa -Clap and Proclaim
Definition: To clap, strike, or sound (hands or trumpet).
Scripture: “[Taqa] your hands, all peoples; shout to God with the voice of joy.” -Psalm 47:1
Readings: Psalm 47, Psalm 81
Songs: Goodbye Yesterday (Elevation Rhythm), Graves into Gardens (Brandon Lakes)
Day 6- Halal - Celebrate Wildly
Definition: To boast, rave, shine, to be clamorously foolish for God. Root word for hallelujah.
Scripture: “Let them [halal] his name with dancing and make music to him with timbrel and harp.” -Psalm 149:3
Readings: Psalm 149, Psalm 150
Songs: Living Hope (Bethel Music), Raise a Hallelujah (Bethel Music)
Day 7- Tehillah - Sing a New Song
Definition: A praise, song, or hymn of praise, often spontaneous.
Scripture: “You are holy, enthroned on the [tehillah] of Israel.” -Psalm 22:3
Readings: Psalm 22, Psalm 33
Songs: Springtime (Chris Renzema), Give Me Jesus (Upperroom)
Day 8- Tephillah - Prayerful Worship
Definition: Prayer, intercession, hymn.
Scripture: “But truly God has listened; he has attended to the voice of my [tephillah].
Readings: Psalm 66, Psalm 102
Songs: Monday Morning Faith (SEU Worship), It Is Well (Bethel Music)
Day 9- Kara - Bow Down
Definition: To bow, bend the knee, or fall down in worship.
Scripture: “O come, let us worship and kara: let us kneel before the LORD our maker.”-Psalm 95:6
Readings: Psalm 95, Psalm 72
Songs: Here I am to Worship (Hillsong Worship), So Will I (Benjamin William Hastings)
Day 10- Zamar - Play and Sing with Instruments
Definition: To make music, sing praises with instruments. Make a holy atmosphere for God to enter.
Scripture: “Sing praises (zamar) to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises.”-Psalm 47:6
Readings: Psalm 47, Psalm 7
Songs: Holy Spirit/The Dove (SEU Worship), New Thing Coming (Elevation Worship)
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