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Psalm 134

Psalm 134:3

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

Modern
May the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth, bless you from Zion.
Traditional
The Lord that made heaven and earth bless thee out of Zion.
Literal
May YHWH bless you from Zion, Maker of heavens and earth!
Latin
Benedicat te Dominus ex Sion, qui fecit cælum et terram.

Original

Hebrew
English
May the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth, bless you from Zion.

Notes

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.

Theme notes and profiles

Zion

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

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 Intercession: Exemplified