Psalms 113:3

Psalms 113:3

Verse 3 enlarges the scope of praise: “From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the LORD’s name is to be praised.” This is a classic Biblical expression for all day, every day. The Psalmist uses the imagery of the sun’s movement to indicate universal, continuous worship—acknowledging God’s worth across all times and places, across cultures and languages. The verse implies that God’s fame is not limited to Israel’s temple or a particular moment; it invites a universal response of praise. In ancient world, the daily life of people revolved around the sun’s cycle, making this image accessible and powerful: God’s glory fills the entire day.

Theologically, the verse emphasizes God’s sovereignty over time and space. It implies that all creation exists to honor God’s name, a motif echoed in Revelation’s cosmic worship. This universal call to praise reflects the biblical arc from particularity to universality—that God’s salvation and glory are for all nations. The idea also foreshadows New Testament language about Jesus’ lordship over every day and every creature (Philippians 2:9-11). The verse invites believers to align their daily rhythms with God’s glory, recognizing that every moment can become an act of worship.

Apply this by weaving worship into ordinary routines: begin mornings with a blessing of God’s name, infuse workdays with prayers of gratitude, and end days by reflecting on God’s faithfulness from sunrise to sunset. Encourage coworkers, neighbors, and family with consistent, season-spanning expressions of praise—through songs, testimonies, or simple gratitude notes. If travel or shift work disrupts routines, maintain a habit of perpetual praise in your heart—knowing God’s name is worthy of praise no matter where you are or what time it is. The aim is to transform the cadence of a typical day into a continuous chorus of worship.

Cross-References: Psalm 19:1-4; Acts 10:34-36; Psalm 57:7-9; Revelation 4:11; Isaiah 6:3