Psalms 134:3

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 134:3 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Jehovah bless thee out of Zion; Even he that made heaven and earth. Psalm 135” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Jehovah bless thee out of Zion; Even he that made heaven and earth. Psalm 135
Psalms 134:3 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 134

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
3Jehovah bless thee out of Zion; Even he that made heaven and earth. Psalm 135

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“The Lord, that made heaven and earth, bless thee out of Zion.] These are not the words of the priests blessing the people in this form, as some; but rather, as others, the wish of the servants of the Lord, that he would bless him that exhorted them to this service; whether one of the priests, or the captain of the temple, or the psalmist: though, according to Kimchi, and which seems agreeable, they are the words of the psalmist, promising a blessing from the Lord to those that blessed him; as an encouragement to them, to everyone of them, to be constant and diligent in this service. For so it may be rendered, “the Lord shall bless thee”f1802; all blessings come from the Lord, whether…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The Lord that made heaven and earth - The great Creator of all things. This is probably the language of those who were thus employed in the service of the Lord at night; their response to the address in the first two verses. Bless thee out of Zion - That is, bless those who thus approached the sanctuary, and called on those within to praise the Lord. This is the answer. Let the blessing of God rest on you. It is language showing that they appreciated the kind and encouraging salutation, and that they reciprocated the feelings and the good wishes of those who came to worship. In the name of the Lord whom they served, therefore, and appealing to him, they pronounced a blessing on those who…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Thee - Thee whosoever thou art who dost faithfully perform the duty here commanded. Next: Psalms Chapter 135”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Lord: Psa 124:8, Psa 146:5, Psa 146:6 bless thee: Psa 14:7, Psa 20:2, Psa 110:2, Psa 128:5, Psa 135:21; Rom 11:26 Next: Psalms Chapter 135”
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Keil & Delitzsch
C. F. Keil & F. Delitzsch · Commentary on the Old Testament · 19th-century historical commentary
“Calling thus up to the Temple-hill, the church receives from above the benedictory counter-greeting: Jahve bless thee out of Zion (as in Psa 128:5), the Creator of heaven and earth (as in Psa 115:15; Psa 121:2; Psa 124:8). From the time of Num 6:24 jebaréchja is the ground-form of the priestly benediction. It is addressed to the church as one person, and to each individual in this united, unit-like church. Next: Psalms Chapter 135”
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