The Meaning of Subhanaka Allahumma and wa-Bihamdika

Description of Prayer: Opening Takbir, Raising Hands, Hand Placement and Thana

سُبْحَانَكَ اللَّهُمَّ
Meaning: You are free of every imperfection, O Allah.

وَبِحَمْدِكَ
Meaning: And all praise belongs to You.

Tasbih declares freedom from imperfection; hamd affirms praise for divine perfection and favors. Both occur in this opening formula.