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247 I will praise You Jehovah by Sonnie Badu cover art

Sonnie Badu - 247 I will praise You Jehovah Lyrics

Artist:
Sonnie Badu

Lyrics

Chorus


24-7 I will praise you Jehovah
24-7 I will praise your Holy Name


Verse 1


This kind God ooh, I never see your type ooh
This kind God ooh, Blessed be your holy name


Featured African Languages


Shona of Zimbabwe,
Sotho of South Africa
Pidgin Nigeria
Twi Ghana & Lingala Congo


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Meaning & Inspiration

“247 I Will Praise You Jehovah” is built around a concise commitment to honor God at every hour. The repeated “24-7” phrase presents praise as a continual practice rather than an occasional response. Calling on Jehovah by name gives the refrain the character of a direct confession, while the blessing of his holy name places reverence alongside celebration. The declaration that no other god compares with him also expresses wonder at God’s unique goodness.

The song’s references to Shona, Sotho, Nigerian Pidgin, Twi, and Lingala place that praise within a broad African setting. Its central promise closely parallels Psalm 34:1, where praise remains continually on the worshiper’s lips. Psalm 113:3 also matches the all-day scope of the refrain by calling for the Lord’s name to be praised from sunrise to sunset. Through repetition and multilingual expression, the song presents unceasing praise as a shared confession across languages and nations.

Related Scripture

  • Psalm 34:1 The psalm pledges to bless the Lord at all times and keep his praise continually present.
  • Psalm 113:3 The verse calls for the Lord’s name to be praised from sunrise to sunset.