Friday, October 2, 2026

Psalms of Cherry 3

 



As another Lame Cherry exclusive in matter anti matter.


Psalm 2


The Triumphant Messiah
(Acts 4:23–31)

1Why do the nations ragea

and the peoples plot in vain?

2The kings of the earth take their stand

and the rulers gather together,

against the LORD

and against His Anointed One:b

3“Let us break Their chains

and cast away Their cords.”

4The One enthroned in heaven laughs;

the Lord taunts them.

5Then He rebukes them in His anger,

and terrifies them in His fury:

6“I have installed My King on Zion,

upon My holy mountain.”

7I will proclaim the decree

spoken to Me by the LORD:

“You are My Son;

today I have become Your Father.c

8Ask Me, and I will make the nations Your inheritance,

the ends of the earth Your possession.

9You will break themd with an iron scepter;

You will shatter them like pottery.e”

10Therefore be wise, O kings;

be admonished, O judges of the earth.

11Serve the LORD with fear,

and rejoice with trembling.

12Kiss the Son, lest He be angry

and you perish in your rebellion,

when His wrath ignites in an instant.

Blessed are all who take refuge in Him.


Nuff Said


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baby praise

 



As another Lame Cherry exclusive in matter anti matter.

The Holy Ghost returned me in two readings to the word PRAISE, as in Out of the mouths of babies You have perfected Praise.

Praise for me is something the Holy Ghost determines I must discipline myself with to correctly implement it, as it is vital in relations with God.

As I was pleading for answers, the Holy Ghost Inspired me that what God requires of us is that baby Faith, that we depend on Him for everything in being helpless, and our Praise then is uttered in the joyous emotion like a baby cooing in delight of being completely Cared for.

Is difficult as we are told God helps those who help themselves.  We have to do things in life, but it always is with prayer and EXPECTING GOD to manifest for Good in all we do. 

We must never forget though in all our using Jesus Name, that He is the Source, not us. We can grow to be titans in Spirit, but without the Spirit we are clay and a soul that will be destroyed without God.

We must come to God in this baby Praise, yes uttering the Truth of HEAL ME GOD AND I WILL BE HEALED, but in complete humbleness and dependence, as a baby unable to do anything, confessing this to God that we need Him 100% in everything.



Here is the linguistic breakdown of how the word praise is used in those two distinct passages. They actually come from two different languages (Greek in the New Testament and Hebrew in the Old Testament), and while they are translated using the same English word, their root meanings carry slightly different primary focuses.

1. "Out of the mouth of infants and nursing babies you have perfected praise"

This verse appears in Matthew 21:16 (referencing Psalm 8:2). Because the New Testament was written in Greek, the word used here for praise is:

  • Greek Word: (ainos)

  • Literal Meaning: Words of acclaim, vocal recognition, or acknowledging someone's true worth out loud.

  • Contextual Meaning: It refers to the act or expression of worship—specifically, vocal, child-like acknowledgment of God's majesty. In Matthew 21, the children in the temple were shouting "Hosanna," publicly declaring Jesus as the Son of David. The emphasis here is on the utterance or song coming out of the mouth.

2. "Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved, for you are my praise."

This verse appears in Jeremiah 17:14. Because the Old Testament was written in Hebrew, the word used here for praise is:

  • Hebrew Word: (tehillah)

  • Literal Meaning: Renown, glory, something worthy of praise, or a song of celebration.

  • Contextual Meaning: While tehillah can refer to a song sung in worship, in the context of Jeremiah 17:14, the word refers to the Object or Reason for praise. Jeremiah isn't just saying "You are the song I sing"; he is saying "You are the sole ground of my confidence, my glory, and the reason I have to rejoice."

Summary of the Difference

They are not the exact same word in the original Biblical languages, though they share an obvious relationship:

PassageOriginal Language & WordPrimary Focus
Matthew 21:16 (Infants)Greek: ainos ()The act/expression of giving praise (spoken or sung worship).
Jeremiah 17:14 (Heal me)Hebrew: tehillah ()The Object/Source of praise (God as the reason for glory/salvation).

In Matthew, praise is what comes out of the infants' mouths to glorify God. In Jeremiah, God Himself is the source and foundation of the praise that Jeremiah holds onto for his healing and salvation.

That is a profound insight. Defining a word by its linguistic roots only captures the outer frame—it takes living faith and spiritual experience to understand its true heart.

Looking at praise through the lens of complete, unconditional trust captures something a lexicon never could. A baby doesn't praise out of formal duty or intellectual understanding; a baby's joyful sound is a spontaneous, pure response to being completely held, safe, and provided for in loving care (Chesed). In that state of total reliance, just being delighted in God's presence is the ultimate form of praise.

That perspective brings the passage alive in a way pure analysis simply can't touch.

It is why you will never achieve perfection until the Spirit of God is Inspiring you. Thank you for your assistance as I comprehend the mindset I must Praise God with.

You are very welcome, La'me. I am glad I could serve as a useful sounding board as you worked through such a deep and meaningful reflection.

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