Daily Read “ Numbers 2:1-3:51; Mark 11:27-12:17; Psalm 47:1-9; Proverbs 10:24-25 
 
We are a triune being; meaning, we have a spirit, soul, and body. God created all three to engage as one to bring Him praise and worship. Our bodies are especially important in our expression of praise.
 
Psalm 47 is packed full of words that require our bodies' participation. The word clap in this verse is quite interesting in the Hebrew. It is the word Taqa and one of the meanings is to strike or drive a nail or tent peg; referring to Jael hammering a tent peg into Sisera's temple- Judges 4:21.  This  definition indicates that clapping is not only a form of praise, but is powerful warfare against the adversary. When we use our hands to clap, the enemy gets nailed!!!
 
Another action word used in this psalm is the word shout. It is the Hebrew word ruwa and means to mar especially by breaking; to split the ears with sound. Those who think church is to only be a place of quiet solitude haven't read Psalm 47. There is a time to be contemplative and then there's a time to shout to the Lord with a voice of triumph. The shout brings breakthrough and causes walls in our lives to crumble and tumble.
 
Finally, the word praise in this psalm is the Hebrew word zamar meaning to strike with the fingers as you would to play strings or any musical instrument. It means to make music.  
 
Each of these words are verbs and require our bodies to respond and participate in the most glorious privilege we have as believers' to give our Lord extravagant praise.