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Psalm 115

Psalm 115:15

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

Modern
May you be blessed by the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.
Traditional
Ye are blessed of the Lord which made heaven and earth.
Literal
May you be blessed by YHWH, maker of the heavens and the earth!
Latin
Benedicti vos a Domino, qui fecit cælum et terram.

Original

Hebrew
English
May you be blessed by the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.

Notes

Psalms 115:14–15

  • The psalmist blesses (Psalm 107:37–38, 41) all who trust in and fear the Lord. The Creator will care for the families of those who fear him.

  • the Maker of heaven and earth: This phrase speaks about how the Lord created everything and has power over all creation.

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

Glossary

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

Topics

Earth: Created by God God: Grace of