higher praise
What is the opposite of higher praise? Here is what we hold, with its meaning and related words.
Noun — A more intense, exalted and spiritually reverent expression of worship, understood as a deeper progression beyond ordinary praise.
Frequently asked questions
What does "higher praise" mean?
Higher praise refers to a more intense, exalted expression of worship — a deeper, more reverent level of praising God than everyday, ordinary praise.
What is the difference between higher praise and worship?
Praise is usually seen as a step toward worship: an outward celebration of who God is. Higher praise sits further along that same journey — a more intense, exalted expression that moves a congregation closer into worship itself, rather than being a separate category.
Where does the phrase "higher praise" come from?
It comes from Pentecostal and charismatic worship teaching about a progression from ordinary praise into deeper levels of exaltation, often linked to Psalm 149:6, which speaks of "the high praises of God."
Is "higher praise" a phrase found in the Bible?
Not word-for-word, but it draws directly on biblical language. Psalm 149:6 refers to "the high praises of God," and the idea of escalating levels of praise appears throughout the Psalms.
How do you enter into higher praise?
Many worship leaders describe it as building through stages — from quiet reflection, into celebratory praise, and finally into a more surrendered, exalted expression, often marked by raised hands, singing or shouts of praise.
