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Psalm 124

Psalm 124:8

Our Help Is in the Name of the LORD · Psalm 124:1–8
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Translations

Modern
Our help is in the name of the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.
Traditional
Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
Literal
Our help is in the name of YHWH, the Maker of the heavens and the earth.
Latin
Adjutorium nostrum in nomine Domini, qui fecit cælum et terram.

Original

Hebrew
English
Our help is in the name of the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.

Notes

Psalms 124:6–8

The enemies of God's people were like lions or bears that tear prey with their teeth (see Psalm 57:4; Proverbs 28:15). The Lord shut their mouths (Daniel 6:22).

Psalms 124:1–8

This thanksgiving song describes what might happen if the Lord were not present with his people.

Psalms 120:1–134:3

These short and memorable songs were sung by pilgrims as they traveled to Jerusalem for the national festivals held three times each year (Deuteronomy 16:16). The title of these psalms includes a Hebrew word that can mean “steps” or “stairs.” Some scholars understand it to mean “going up to Jerusalem.” These psalms, often called the Songs of Ascents, lead the listener on a journey to Jerusalem to praise God for his goodness to Israel through history.

Theme notes and profiles

David Praise Psalms

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Degrees, Song of Hallel Music Psalms, Book of Song of Ascents Song of Ascents, Song of Degrees

Topics

Creation: Leads to Confidence Faith: Exemplified God: Creator God: Preserver