New International Version Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD. From the house of the LORD we bless you. New Living Translation Bless the one who comes in the name of the LORD. We bless you from the house of the LORD. English Standard Version Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD! We bless you from the house of the LORD. Berean Standard Bible Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD. From the house of the LORD we bless you. Berean Literal Bible Blessed is the one coming in the name of YHWH; we bless you⁺ from the house of YHWH. King James Bible Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the LORD: we have blessed you out of the house of the LORD. New King James Version Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD! We have blessed you from the house of the LORD. New American Standard Bible Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the LORD; We have blessed you from the house of the LORD. NASB 1995 Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the LORD; We have blessed you from the house of the LORD. NASB 1977 Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the LORD; We have blessed you from the house of the LORD. Legacy Standard Bible Blessed is the one who comes in the name of Yahweh; We have blessed you from the house of Yahweh. Amplified Bible Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the LORD; We have blessed you from the house of the LORD [you who come into His sanctuary under His guardianship]. Berean Annotated Bible Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD <Mat 21:9, Mat 23:39, Mrk 11:9, Luk 13:35, Luk 19:38, Jhn 12:13>. From the house of the LORD {YHWH} we bless you⁺. Christian Standard Bible He who comes in the name of the LORD is blessed. From the house of the LORD we bless you. Holman Christian Standard Bible He who comes in the name of the LORD is blessed. From the house of the LORD we bless you. American Standard Version Blessed be he that cometh in the name of Jehovah: We have blessed you out of the house of Jehovah. Contemporary English Version God bless the one who comes in the name of the LORD! We praise you from here in the house of the LORD. English Revised Version Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the LORD: we have blessed you out of the house of the LORD. GOD'S WORD® Translation Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the LORD. We bless you from the LORD's house. Good News Translation May God bless the one who comes in the name of the LORD! From the Temple of the LORD we bless you. International Standard Version Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the LORD! Let us bless you from the LORD's house. NET Bible May the one who comes in the name of the LORD be blessed! We will pronounce blessings on you in the LORD's temple. New Heart English Bible Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD. We have blessed you out of the house of the LORD. Webster's Bible Translation Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the LORD: we have blessed you out of the house of the LORD. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBlessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD. From the house of the LORD we bless you. World English Bible Blessed is he who comes in Yahweh’s name! We have blessed you out of Yahweh’s house. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBlessed [is] He who is coming "" In the Name of YHWH, "" We blessed you from the house of YHWH, Berean Literal Bible Blessed is the one coming in the name of YHWH; we bless you⁺ from the house of YHWH. Young's Literal Translation Blessed is he who is coming In the name of Jehovah, We blessed you from the house of Jehovah, Smith's Literal Translation Blessed he coming in the name of Jehovah: we blessed you from the house of Jehovah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBlessed be he that cometh in the name Lord. We have blessed you out of the house of the Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD. We bless you from the house of the LORD. New Revised Standard Version Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the LORD. We bless you from the house of the LORD. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBlessed be he that comes in the name of the LORD; we have blessed you out of the house of the LORD. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Blessed is he who comes in The Name of LORD JEHOVAH! We have blessed you from the House of LORD JEHOVAH! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the LORD; We bless you out of the house of the LORD. Brenton Septuagint Translation Blessed is he that comes in the name of the Lord: we have blessed you out of the house of the Lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Give Thanks to the LORD, for He is Good…25O LORD, save us, we pray. We beseech You, O LORD, cause us to prosper! 26Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD. From the house of the LORD we bless you. 27The LORD is God; He has made His light to shine upon us. Bind the festal sacrifice with cords to the horns of the altar.… Cross References Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD. Matthew 21:9 The crowds that went ahead of Him and those that followed were shouting: “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest!” Mark 11:9 The ones who went ahead and those who followed were shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” John 12:13 They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the King of Israel!” From the house of the LORD we bless you. Psalm 134:1-2 A song of ascents. Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who serve by night in the house of the LORD! / Lift up your hands to the sanctuary and bless the LORD! 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. Numbers 6:24-27 ‘May the LORD bless you and keep you; / may the LORD cause His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; / may the LORD lift up His countenance toward you and give you peace.’ … Luke 19:38 “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” Matthew 23:39 For I tell you that you will not see Me again until you say, ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.’” Luke 13:35 Look, your house is left to you desolate. And I tell you that you will not see Me again until you say, ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.’” Zechariah 9:9 Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. Isaiah 62:11 Behold, the LORD has proclaimed to the ends of the earth, “Say to Daughter Zion: See, your Savior comes! Look, His reward is with Him, and His recompense goes before Him.” Genesis 14:18-20 Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine—since he was priest of God Most High— / and he blessed Abram and said: “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth, / and blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand.” Then Abram gave Melchizedek a tenth of everything. 1 Kings 8:14-15 And as the whole assembly of Israel stood there, the king turned around and blessed them all / and said: “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who has fulfilled with His own hand what He spoke with His mouth to my father David, saying, 2 Samuel 6:18 When David had finished sacrificing the burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD of Hosts. Nehemiah 11:2 And the people blessed all the men who volunteered to live in Jerusalem. Psalm 129:8 May none who pass by say to them, “The blessing of the LORD be on you; we bless you in the name of the LORD.” Treasury of Scripture Blessed be he that comes in the name of the LORD: we have blessed you out of the house of the LORD. blessed Zechariah 4:7 Who art thou, O great mountain? before Zerubbabel thou shalt become a plain: and he shall bring forth the headstone thereof with shoutings, crying, Grace, grace unto it. Matthew 21:9 And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest. Matthew 23:39 For I say unto you, Ye shall not see me henceforth, till ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord. we have Psalm 134:3 The LORD that made heaven and earth bless thee out of Zion. Numbers 6:23-26 Speak unto Aaron and unto his sons, saying, On this wise ye shall bless the children of Israel, saying unto them, … Jump to Previous Bless Blessed Blessing Enters HouseJump to Next Bless Blessed Blessing Enters HousePsalm 118 1. An exhortation to praise God for his mercy5. The psalmist by his experience shows how good it is to trust in God 19. Under the type of the psalmist the coming of Christ in his kingdom is expressed Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD. The worshipers welcome the king or pilgrim approaching Jerusalem to honor the LORD at His temple. The words acknowledge that he comes under God’s authority and for God’s purpose. They later took on their fullest significance when the crowds greeted Jesus as He entered Jerusalem, recognizing Him as the promised King, though many did not yet understand the nature of His kingdom. Mat 21:9 The crowds that went ahead of Him and those that followed… From the house of the LORD we bless you. The blessing comes from those serving and worshiping at the temple, the appointed center of Israel’s worship. From the LORD’s house, they affirm God’s favor upon those who approach Him in faith and obedience. The response reflects the unity of God’s people in receiving the one who comes according to His will. Psa 134:1-2 A song of ascents. Come, bless the LORD, all you servants… Persons / Places / Events 1. The PsalmistTraditionally attributed to King David, the psalmist is the author of Psalm 118, expressing gratitude and praise to God for His enduring love and deliverance. 2. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant name of God, central to the worship and identity of Israel, representing His eternal presence and faithfulness. 3. The House of the LORD Refers to the temple in Jerusalem, the central place of worship for the Israelites, symbolizing God's dwelling among His people. 4. The Coming One Prophetically, this refers to the Messiah, Jesus Christ, who is recognized as the one who comes in the name of the LORD. 5. The People of Israel The original audience of the psalm, who would have sung this as part of their worship, especially during festivals. Teaching Points Recognition of the MessiahUnderstand that Psalm 118:26 is a prophetic acknowledgment of Jesus as the Messiah. Reflect on how this recognition impacts your faith and worship. Blessing Others in God's Name As believers, we are called to bless others in the name of the LORD. Consider how you can be a blessing to those around you, representing Christ in your actions and words. Worship and Gratitude The psalm emphasizes worship and gratitude. Cultivate a heart of thankfulness, recognizing God's presence and blessings in your life. The Importance of Community Worship The phrase "from the house of the LORD" highlights the significance of communal worship. Engage actively in your church community, understanding the power of collective praise. Prophetic Fulfillment Reflect on the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies in the New Testament. Strengthen your faith by studying how Jesus fulfills these prophecies. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 118:26?2. How does Psalm 118:26 encourage us to welcome those who come in God's name? 3. What does "Blessed is he who comes" reveal about recognizing God's messengers? 4. How does Psalm 118:26 connect to Jesus' entry into Jerusalem in Matthew 21:9? 5. In what ways can we bless others in the name of the Lord today? 6. How can Psalm 118:26 inspire our prayers for spiritual leaders and missionaries? 7. What does "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD" signify in Psalm 118:26? 8. How does Psalm 118:26 relate to the concept of messianic prophecy? 9. Why is Psalm 118:26 significant in the context of Jesus' triumphal entry? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 118? (26) Blessed . . .--These words of welcome are probably spoken by the Levite in charge, to the procession approaching the gates. According to Rabbinical writings, pilgrim caravans were thus welcomed on their arrival at Jerusalem.Verse 26. - Blessed be he that cometh in the Name of the Lord. Once more a voice issues from the interior of the temple (comp. ver. 20). The priestly choir there stationed to receive the procession, blesses it as coming "in the Name of the Lord;" i.e. for a religious purpose, and with pious intentions. We have blessed you, they say (or, rather perhaps, we bless you) out of the house of the Lord. "The house of the Lord is the fountain and the treasury of all blessing" (Hengstenberg). Psalm 118:26 declares that the person commissioned by Yahweh and arriving on His mission is genuinely favored. Spoken from the temple, the words assure God’s people that heaven endorses this servant. Ultimately fulfilled in Jesus, the verse invites us to celebrate His arrival, submit to His authority, and participate in extending His blessing to others. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Blessed [is]בָּר֣וּךְ (bā·rūḵ) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse he who comes הַ֭בָּא (hab·bā) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go in the name בְּשֵׁ֣ם (bə·šêm) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8034: A name of the LORD. יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel From the house מִבֵּ֥ית (mib·bêṯ) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of the LORD יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel we bless you. בֵּ֝רַֽכְנוּכֶ֗ם (bê·raḵ·nū·ḵem) Verb - Piel - Perfect - first person common plural | second person masculine plural Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse Additonal Resources Psalm 118:26 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 118:26 Bible Gateway Psalm 118:26 Bible.com Psalm 118:26 NIV |
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