Psalms 118:3

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 118:3 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Let the house of Aaron now say, That his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Let the house of Aaron now say, That his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever.
Psalms 118:3 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 118

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
3Let the house of Aaron now say, That his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Let the house of Aaron now say, that his mercy [endureth] for ever.] The priests and Levites that blessed the people, and taught them the knowledge of divine things; but not these literally, at least not only these, since the priesthood of Aaron is changed, and the law of it abrogated, and all believers are now priests unto God, and offer up spiritual sacrifices to him; and particularly the sacrifice of praise for his grace and mercy, the perpetuity of which they should publish and proclaim all abroad.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Let the house of Aaron now say ... - Compare Psalms 115:10. The ministers of religion. They are appointed to serve God; to lead in his worship; to defend his truth; to keep up faith in the truth of religion. They are, therefore, interested in my case, and may derive from it a new proof of the merciful character of God which they may employ, not only for their own encouragement in personal piety, but in the duties of their office. My case furnishes a new argument, of which they can make use in defending the truth, and in illustrating the power of religion. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Psa 134:1-3; Pe1 2:5; Rev 1:6, Rev 4:7-11, Rev 5:8-10 Psalms 118:4”
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