Psalms 22:23
“You who fear Yahweh, praise him! All you descendants of Jacob, glorify him! Stand in awe of him, all you descendants of Israel!”
What does Psalms 22:23 mean?
The psalmist is calling out to everyone who respects and reverence God, inviting them into a moment of shared worship and honor. This invitation extends through the generations, speaking to all of Jacob's descendants (a way of naming God's people throughout history), reminding them that praising God is something we do together, not alone. There's a beautiful communal pulse here: when you stand in awe of God, you're not isolated in your faith but part of a larger family of believers stretching back through time. The repeated call to "praise," "glorify," and "stand in awe" emphasizes that honoring God isn't just an internal feeling but something we express and live out alongside others who also know his character.