Psalms 113:2

Psalms 113:2 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Blessed be the name of the Lord from this time forth and for evermore.
• New International Version (NIV)Let the name of the Lord be praised, both now and forevermore.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Blessed be the name of the Lord from this time forth and forevermore!
• New King James Version (NKJV)Blessed be the name of the Lord From this time forth and forevermore!

Context of Psalms 113:2

1Hallelujah! Give praise, servants of the Lord; praise the name of the Lord. Let the name of the Lord be blessed both now and forever. 3From the rising of the sun to its setting, let the name of the Lord be praised. 4The Lord is exalted above all the nations, his glory above the heavens.

Psalms 113:2 word by word

יְהִ֤י שֵׁ֣ם יְהוָ֣ה מְבֹרָ֑ךְ מֵֽ֝עַתָּ֗ה וְעַד־עוֹלָֽם׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Blessedבָּרַךְbârak · to blessH1288
• be the nameשֵׁםshêm · nameH8034
• of the Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• from this time forthעַתָּ֫ה‛attâh · nowH6258
• and forעַד‛ad · tillH5704
• evermoreעוֹלָם‛ôlâm ‛ôlâm · forever: enduringH5769

Cross-references for Psalms 113:2

• Psalms 41:13Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Amen and amen.
• Psalms 106:48Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Let all the people say, “Amen!” Hallelujah!
• 1 Chronicles 16:36Blessed be the Lord God of Israel from everlasting to everlasting.” Then all the people said, “Amen” and “Praise the Lord.”
• 1 Chronicles 29:10Then David blessed the Lord in the sight of all the assembly. David said, May you be blessed, Lord God of our father Israel, from eternity to eternity.
• Daniel 2:20and declared: May the name of God be praised forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to him.
• Ephesians 3:21to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
• Revelation 5:13I heard every creature in heaven, on earth, under the earth, on the sea, and everything in them say, Blessing and honor and glory and power be to the one seated on the throne, and to the Lamb, forever and ever!

Commentaries on Psalms 113:2

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 2Blessed be the name of the Lord - Blessed be the Lord; or; Let the name of the Lord be blessed. From this time forth and for evermore - Now and forever. He is worthy of praise now, and he ever will be. What he is now, he will always continue to be; and as praise is proper now, it will be forever and ever. An eternal God has claims to eternal praise.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-3the name of the LORD: God's personal name (Hebrew Yahweh; see Exodus 3:15) reveals who he is (his nature, character, and reputation). He is exalted at all times (now and forever) and in every place (from east to west).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-91-3. Earnestness and zeal are denoted by the emphatic repetitions. servants of the Lord--or, all the people of God. name of the Lord--perfections (Psa 5:11; 111:9).Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 113:2

• Praise

In the dictionaries

• Hallel
• Hymn
• Psalms
• Celebrate
• Passover
• Praise
• Hosanna

Commentaries on Psalms 113

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings