Psalm 113:2 - Printer Friendly

What does Psalm 113:2 mean?

ESV: Blessed be the name of the Lord from this time forth and forevermore!

NIV: Let the name of the Lord be praised, both now and forevermore.

NASB: Blessed be the name of the Lord From this time on and forever.

CSB: Let the name of the Lord be blessed both now and forever.

NLT: Blessed be the name of the Lord now and forever.

KJV: Blessed be the name of the Lord from this time forth and for evermore.

NKJV: Blessed be the name of the Lord From this time forth and forevermore!

Verse Commentary:

Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 113; verse-level content coming soon!

Verse Context:

Psalm 113:1–3 encourages all who believe in the Lord to worship Him continually and forever. This psalm often uses the Hebrew term presented in English as "hallelujah," Literally meaning "praise the Lord!" What follows are celebrations of God's divine attributes and power.

Chapter Summary:

This song begins and ends with a Hebrew phrase rendered in English as "hallelujah," meaning "Praise the LORD!" The psalmist calls on God's people to worship the Lord forever. God's power and loving nature are also celebrated. Psalms 113—118 are related songs often used for festival celebrations.

Chapter Context:

Psalms 113—118 are known as "the Egyptian Hallel." This collection was used at celebrations such as Passover (Matthew 26:30), which remembered Israel's rescue from Egyptian slavery (Psalm 114:1). The term "Hallelujah" comes from the Hebrew combination of halal and Yah, or halelu-yāh, typically translated as "praise the LORD!" The words of Psalm 136, or sometimes Psalms 120—136, are referred to as "the Great Hallel" for similar reasons.

Book Summary:

The book of Psalms is composed of individual songs, hymns, or poems, each of which is a ''Psalm'' in and of itself. These works contain a wide variety of themes. Some Psalms focus on praising and worshipping God. Others cry out in anguish over the pain of life. Still other Psalms look forward to the coming of the Messiah. While some Psalms are related, each has its own historical and biblical context.

Accessed 11/21/2024 8:06:00 AM