Keraia
Psalm 134

Psalm 134:2

Bless the LORD, All You Servants · Psalm 134:1–3
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Translations

Modern
Lift up your hands to the sanctuary and bless the LORD!
Traditional
Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, and bless the Lord.
Literal
Lift up your hands to the holy place, and bless YHWH!
Latin
In noctibus extollite manus vestras in sancta, et benedicite Dominum.

Original

Hebrew
English
Lift up your hands to the sanctuary and bless the LORD!

Notes

Psalms 134:1–2

Those who serve by night were the priests and Levites (see also Psalm 135:2).

Psalms 134:1–3

In the last of the pilgrims’ songs (Psalms 120–134), the travelers ask the temple workers to praise the Lord. In return, they will receive a long-awaited blessing.

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.

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

Church: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Hands Praise: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To The Hands were Lifted up in Praise