Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version All you Israelites, praise the LORD; house of Aaron, praise the LORD; New Living Translation O Israel, praise the LORD! O priests—descendants of Aaron—praise the LORD! English Standard Version O house of Israel, bless the LORD! O house of Aaron, bless the LORD! Berean Standard Bible O house of Israel, bless the LORD; O house of Aaron, bless the LORD; King James Bible Bless the LORD, O house of Israel: bless the LORD, O house of Aaron: New King James Version Bless the LORD, O house of Israel! Bless the LORD, O house of Aaron! New American Standard Bible House of Israel, bless the LORD; House of Aaron, bless the LORD; NASB 1995 O house of Israel, bless the LORD; O house of Aaron, bless the LORD; NASB 1977 O house of Israel, bless the LORD; O house of Aaron, bless the LORD; Legacy Standard Bible O house of Israel, bless Yahweh; O house of Aaron, bless Yahweh; Amplified Bible O house of Israel, bless and praise the LORD [with gratitude]; O house of Aaron, bless the LORD; Christian Standard Bible House of Israel, bless the LORD! House of Aaron, bless the LORD! Holman Christian Standard Bible House of Israel, praise Yahweh! House of Aaron, praise Yahweh! American Standard Version O house of Israel, bless ye Jehovah: O house of Aaron, bless ye Jehovah: Contemporary English Version Everyone in Israel, come praise the LORD! All the family of Aaron English Revised Version O house of Israel, bless ye the LORD: O house of Aaron, bless ye the LORD: GOD'S WORD® Translation Descendants of Israel, praise the LORD. Descendants of Aaron, praise the LORD. Good News Translation Praise the LORD, people of Israel; praise him, you priests of God! International Standard Version House of Israel, bless the LORD! House of Aaron, bless the LORD! Majority Standard Bible O house of Israel, bless the LORD; O house of Aaron, bless the LORD; NET Bible O family of Israel, praise the LORD! O family of Aaron, praise the LORD! New Heart English Bible House of Israel, praise the LORD. House of Aaron, praise the LORD. Webster's Bible Translation Bless the LORD, O house of Israel: bless the LORD, O house of Aaron: World English Bible House of Israel, praise Yahweh! House of Aaron, praise Yahweh! Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionO house of Israel, bless YHWH, "" O house of Aaron, bless YHWH, Young's Literal Translation O house of Israel, bless ye Jehovah, O house of Aaron, bless ye Jehovah, Smith's Literal Translation O house of Israel, bless ye Jehovah: O house of Aaron, praise ye Jehovah: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBless the Lord, O house of Israel: bless the Lord, O house of Aaron. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible House of Israel, bless the LORD! House of Aaron, bless the LORD! New Revised Standard Version O house of Israel, bless the LORD! O house of Aaron, bless the LORD! Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBless the LORD, O house of Israel; bless the LORD, O house of Aaron; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated House of Israel, bless LORD JEHOVAH! House of Aaron, bless LORD JEHOVAH! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917O house of Israel, bless ye the LORD; O house of Aaron, bless ye the LORD; Brenton Septuagint Translation O house of Israel, bless ye the Lord: O house of Aaron, bless ye the Lord: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Your Name, O LORD, Endures Forever…18Those who make them become like them, as do all who trust in them. 19O house of Israel, bless the LORD; O house of Aaron, bless the LORD; 20O house of Levi, bless the LORD; you who fear the LORD, bless the LORD!… Cross References Psalm 115:9-11 O Israel, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield. / O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield. / You who fear the LORD, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield. Exodus 19:5-6 Now if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, you will be My treasured possession out of all the nations—for the whole earth is Mine. / And unto Me you shall be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words that you are to speak to the Israelites.” Deuteronomy 10:8 At that time the LORD set apart the tribe of Levi to carry the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand before the LORD to serve Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name, as they do to this day. 1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. Numbers 3:6-10 “Bring the tribe of Levi and present them to Aaron the priest to assist him. / They are to perform duties for him and for the whole congregation before the Tent of Meeting, attending to the service of the tabernacle. / They shall take care of all the furnishings of the Tent of Meeting and fulfill obligations for the Israelites by attending to the service of the tabernacle. ... Deuteronomy 33:8-11 Concerning Levi he said: “Give Your Thummim to Levi and Your Urim to Your godly one, whom You tested at Massah and contested at the waters of Meribah. / He said of his father and mother, ‘I do not consider them.’ He disregarded his brothers and did not know his own sons, for he kept Your word and maintained Your covenant. / He will teach Your ordinances to Jacob and Your law to Israel; he will set incense before You and whole burnt offerings on Your altar. ... 1 Chronicles 16:13 O offspring of His servant Israel, O sons of Jacob, His chosen ones. Isaiah 41:8-9 “But you, O Israel, My servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, descendant of Abraham My friend— / I brought you from the ends of the earth and called you from its farthest corners. I said, ‘You are My servant.’ I have chosen and not rejected you. Romans 9:4 the people of Israel. Theirs is the adoption as sons; theirs the divine glory and the covenants; theirs the giving of the law, the temple worship, and the promises. Hebrews 7:26-28 Such a high priest truly befits us—One who is holy, innocent, undefiled, set apart from sinners, and exalted above the heavens. / Unlike the other high priests, He does not need to offer daily sacrifices, first for His own sins and then for the sins of the people; He sacrificed for sin once for all when He offered up Himself. / For the law appoints as high priests men who are weak; but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son, who has been made perfect forever. 1 Kings 8:53 For You, O Lord GOD, have set them apart from all the peoples of the earth as Your inheritance, as You spoke through Your servant Moses when You brought our fathers out of Egypt.” Jeremiah 33:24 “Have you not noticed what these people are saying: ‘The LORD has rejected the two families He had chosen’? So they despise My people and no longer regard them as a nation. Revelation 1:6 who has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and power forever and ever! Amen. Malachi 2:4-7 Then you will know that I have sent you this commandment so that My covenant with Levi may continue,” says the LORD of Hosts. / “My covenant with him was one of life and peace, which I gave to him; it called for reverence, and he revered Me and stood in awe of My name. / True instruction was in his mouth, and nothing false was found on his lips. He walked with Me in peace and uprightness, and he turned many from iniquity. ... 2 Chronicles 13:10-12 But as for us, the LORD is our God. We have not forsaken Him; the priests who minister to the LORD are sons of Aaron, and the Levites attend to their duties. / Every morning and every evening they present burnt offerings and fragrant incense to the LORD. They set out the rows of showbread on the ceremonially clean table, and every evening they light the lamps of the gold lampstand. We are carrying out the requirements of the LORD our God, while you have forsaken Him. / Now behold, God Himself is with us as our head, and His priests with their trumpets sound the battle call against you. O children of Israel, do not fight against the LORD, the God of your fathers, for you will not succeed.” Treasury of Scripture Bless the LORD, O house of Israel: bless the LORD, O house of Aaron: Psalm 115:9-11 O Israel, trust thou in the LORD: he is their help and their shield… Psalm 118:1-4 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever… Psalm 145:10 All thy works shall praise thee, O LORD; and thy saints shall bless thee. Jump to Previous Aaron Bless Children House Israel PraiseJump to Next Aaron Bless Children House Israel PraisePsalm 135 1. An exhortation to praise God for his mercy5. For his power 8. For his judgments 15. The vanity of idols 19. An exhortation to bless God O house of Israel, bless the LORD; The phrase "O house of Israel" refers to the entire nation of Israel, the descendants of Jacob, who was renamed Israel. This call to bless the LORD is an invitation for the people of Israel to praise and worship God. Historically, Israel was chosen as God's covenant people, as seen in Genesis 12:1-3, where God promises Abraham that his descendants will be a great nation. The call to bless the LORD is a reminder of their identity and purpose as a people set apart to worship and serve God. This phrase also connects to the broader biblical theme of Israel's role as a light to the nations, as seen in Isaiah 49:6. The act of blessing the LORD involves acknowledging His sovereignty, faithfulness, and the mighty acts He has performed on behalf of Israel, such as the Exodus from Egypt. O house of Aaron, bless the LORD; Persons / Places / Events 1. House of IsraelRefers to the entire nation of Israel, God's chosen people, who are called to worship and praise the LORD. This encompasses all the tribes of Israel, representing the collective identity of the Israelites. 2. House of Aaron Specifically refers to the priestly lineage within Israel. Aaron, the brother of Moses, was the first high priest, and his descendants were given the responsibility of performing the priestly duties in the tabernacle and later in the temple. 3. Praise the LORD This is a call to worship and adoration directed towards Yahweh, the covenant-keeping God of Israel. The act of praising is central to the worship practices of the Israelites. Teaching Points The Call to WorshipEvery believer, like the house of Israel, is called to a life of worship. Worship is not just a Sunday activity but a daily expression of our relationship with God. Priestly Responsibility As the house of Aaron had specific duties, believers today are called to be a "royal priesthood," serving God and others with dedication and purity. Unity in Praise The call to both the house of Israel and the house of Aaron signifies unity in worship. Regardless of our roles or backgrounds, we are united in our purpose to glorify God. Generational Faithfulness The mention of the "house" implies a generational aspect. We are encouraged to pass down the practice of praising God to future generations. Corporate Worship The communal call to praise highlights the importance of gathering together as a body of believers to worship God collectively.(19, 21) From Psalm 115:9-11, with the addition, "O house of Levi."Verse 19. - Bless the Lord, O house of Israel. The concluding strain corresponds to the opening one, and is a simple hymn of praise. Israel generally, the priestly order, the Levites, and the devout worshippers of God, of whatever class, are called upon in succession to praise and bless Jehovah (comp. Psalm 115:9-11). Bless the Lord, O house of Aaron (see Psalm 115:10, 12; Psalm 118:3). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew O houseבֵּ֣ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of Israel, יִ֭שְׂרָאֵל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc praise בָּרֲכ֣וּ (bā·ră·ḵū) Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse the LORD; יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel O house בֵּ֥ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of Aaron, אַ֝הֲרֹ֗ן (’a·hă·rōn) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 175: Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses praise בָּרֲכ֥וּ (bā·ră·ḵū) Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse the LORD; יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Links Psalm 135:19 NIVPsalm 135:19 NLT Psalm 135:19 ESV Psalm 135:19 NASB Psalm 135:19 KJV Psalm 135:19 BibleApps.com Psalm 135:19 Biblia Paralela Psalm 135:19 Chinese Bible Psalm 135:19 French Bible Psalm 135:19 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 135:19 House of Israel praise Yahweh! 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