主を賛美せよ
shu o sanbi seyo
The English phrase "praise the lord" is translated into Japanese as 主を賛美せよ (shu o sanbi seyo).
This phrase is used to thank God.
Meaning: phrase used to thank God (intj)
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The form 主を賛美せよ is highly formal and authoritative, typical of scripture or liturgical commands. For a formal way to say "Praise the Lord," you can also use 主を賛美します.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form 主を賛美せよ uses the imperative form of the verb, which is a strong command often used in religious or liturgical contexts.
How do you pronounce it?
shu o sanbi seyo
Did you know?
- If you were to use the verb 褒める to praise a deity, it would imply you are judging the deity's performance, whereas 賛美 implies a total submission to their glory.
- If you were to praise a person in a standard social setting, you would use the verb 褒める, but using 賛美 for a human would sound incredibly dramatic or even sarcastic.
- The word 主 used for 'Lord' is the same character used to mean 'master' or 'owner' in a general sense, such as a shop owner or a person in authority.
Examples in context
- 皆、主を賛美せよ。Minna, shu o sanbi seyo.Everyone, praise the lord.
- 心を込めて主を賛美せよ。Kokoro o komete shu o sanbi seyo.Praise the lord with all your heart.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking after a church service.
- 大翔 Hiroto素晴らしい礼拝でしたね。Subarashii reihai deshita ne.It was a wonderful service, wasn't it?
- 結衣 Yuiはい、本当に心が洗われました。Hai, hontō ni kokoro ga arawaremashita.Yes, my soul feels truly cleansed.
- 大翔 Hiroto主を賛美せよ！Shu o sanbi seyo!Praise the Lord!
- 結衣 Yuiアーメン。Āmen.Amen.
