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Psalm 115

Psalm 115:12

To Your Name Be the Glory · Psalm 115:1–18
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Translations

Modern
The LORD is mindful of us; He will bless us. He will bless the house of Israel; He will bless the house of Aaron;
Traditional
The Lord hath been mindful of us: he will bless us; he will bless the house of Israel; he will bless the house of Aaron.
Literal
YHWH has remembered us; He will bless; He will bless the house of Israel, He will bless the house of Aaron.
Latin
Dominus memor fuit nostri, et benedixit nobis. Benedixit domui Israël; benedixit domui Aaron.

Original

Hebrew
English
The LORD is mindful of us; He will bless us. He will bless the house of Israel; He will bless the house of Aaron;

Notes

Psalms 115:12–13

The groups mentioned in Psalm 115:9–11 receive assurance of the Lord's blessing, no matter their social status (see 113:8).

Psalms 115:1–18

This is a song of thanksgiving for God's blessings. The community gives all glory to the Lord, the true source of hope and blessing. Those who trust in idols feel great disappointment. The Creator's blessing extends to future generations (Psalm 115:14), especially to the priests (115:12).

Psalms 113:1–118:29

These psalms are called the Egyptian Hallel. Hallel means “praise.” Jewish people use these psalms during Passover, which began when God brought Israel out of Egypt in the exodus. The people recite Psalms 113–114 before the Passover meal, and Psalms 115–118 are recited afterward.

Psalms 111:1–117:2

The word Hallelujah! is repeated throughout this group of psalms.

Theme notes and profiles

The Priestly Blessing

Parallels

Psalm 135:1–21

People

Aaron: Moses' brother, first high priest of Israel Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Glossary

Aaronites Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Hallel Hallelujah Monotheism Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

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