Psalm 118:3
New International Version
Let the house of Aaron say: “His love endures forever.”

New Living Translation
Let Aaron’s descendants, the priests, repeat: “His faithful love endures forever.”

English Standard Version
Let the house of Aaron say, “His steadfast love endures forever.”

Berean Standard Bible
Let the house of Aaron say, “His loving devotion endures forever.”

King James Bible
Let the house of Aaron now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.

New King James Version
Let the house of Aaron now say, “His mercy endures forever.”

New American Standard Bible
Oh let the house of Aaron say, “His mercy is everlasting.”

NASB 1995
Oh let the house of Aaron say, “His lovingkindness is everlasting.”

NASB 1977
Oh let the house of Aaron say, “His lovingkindness is everlasting.”

Legacy Standard Bible
Oh let the house of Aaron say, “His lovingkindness endures forever.”

Amplified Bible
Oh let the house of Aaron say, “His lovingkindness endures forever.”

Christian Standard Bible
Let the house of Aaron say, “His faithful love endures forever.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Let the house of Aaron say,” His faithful love endures forever.”

American Standard Version
Let the house of Aaron now say, That his lovingkindness endureth for ever.

Contemporary English Version
Let the family of Aaron the priest shout, "God is always merciful!"

English Revised Version
Let the house of Aaron now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The descendants of Aaron should say, "His mercy endures forever."

Good News Translation
Let the priests of God say, "His love is eternal."

International Standard Version
Let the house of Aaron now say, "His gracious love is eternal."

Majority Standard Bible
Let the house of Aaron say, “His loving devotion endures forever.”

NET Bible
Let the family of Aaron say, "Yes, his loyal love endures!"

New Heart English Bible
Let the house of Aaron now say that his loving kindness endures forever.

Webster's Bible Translation
Let the house of Aaron now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.

World English Bible
Let the house of Aaron now say that his loving kindness endures forever.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Now let the house of Aaron say, "" His kindness [is] for all time.

Young's Literal Translation
I pray you, let the house of Aaron say, That, to the age is His kindness.

Smith's Literal Translation
The house of Aaron shall now say that his mercy is forever.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Let the house of Aaron now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Let the house of Aaron now say: For his mercy is forever.

New American Bible
Let the house of Aaron say, his mercy endures forever.

New Revised Standard Version
Let the house of Aaron say, “His steadfast love endures forever.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Let the house of Aaron now say that his mercy endures for ever.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Let the House of Aaron say, "His mercies are to eternity!"
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
So let the house of Aaron now say, For His mercy endureth for ever.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Let now the house of Aaron say, that he is good: for his mercy endures for ever.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Give Thanks to the LORD, for He is Good
2Let Israel say, “His loving devotion endures forever.” 3Let the house of Aaron say, “His loving devotion endures forever.” 4Let those who fear the LORD say, “His loving devotion endures forever.”…

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.

Psalm 135:19-20
O house of Israel, bless the LORD; O house of Aaron, bless the LORD; / O house of Levi, bless the LORD; you who fear the LORD, bless the LORD!

Isaiah 41:8-10
“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. / Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

Isaiah 43:1-2
But now, this is what the LORD says—He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine! / When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.

Isaiah 44:1-2
But now listen, O Jacob My servant, Israel, whom I have chosen. / This is the word of the LORD, your Maker, who formed you from the womb and who will help you: “Do not be afraid, O Jacob My servant, Jeshurun, whom I have chosen.

Isaiah 51:12-13
“I, even I, am He who comforts you. Why should you be afraid of mortal man, of a son of man who withers like grass? / But you have forgotten the LORD, your Maker, who stretched out the heavens and laid the foundations of the earth. You live in terror all day long because of the fury of the oppressor who is bent on destruction. But where is the fury of the oppressor?

Jeremiah 30:10-11
As for you, O Jacob My servant, do not be afraid, declares the LORD, and do not be dismayed, O Israel. For I will surely save you out of a distant place, your descendants from the land of their captivity! Jacob will return to quiet and ease, with no one to make him afraid. / For I am with you to save you, declares the LORD. Though I will completely destroy all the nations to which I have scattered you, I will not completely destroy you. Yet I will discipline you justly, and will by no means leave you unpunished.”

Jeremiah 46:27-28
But you, O Jacob My servant, do not be afraid, and do not be dismayed, O Israel. For I will surely save you out of a distant place, your descendants from the land of their captivity! Jacob will return to quiet and ease, with no one to make him afraid. / And you, My servant Jacob, do not be afraid, declares the LORD, for I am with you. Though I will completely destroy all the nations to which I have banished you, I will not completely destroy you. Yet I will discipline you justly, and will by no means leave you unpunished.”

Zechariah 8:13
As you have been a curse among the nations, O house of Judah and house of Israel, so I will save you, and you will be a blessing. Do not be afraid; let your hands be strong.”

Exodus 14:13-14
But Moses told the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the LORD’s salvation, which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians you see today, you will never see again. / The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.”

Deuteronomy 31:6
Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.”

2 Chronicles 20:20
Early in the morning they got up and left for the Wilderness of Tekoa. As they set out, Jehoshaphat stood up and said, “Hear me, O people of Judah and Jerusalem. Believe in the LORD your God, and you will be upheld; believe in His prophets, and you will succeed.”

Romans 8:31
What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

Romans 8:37-39
No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. / For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor principalities, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, / neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

1 Corinthians 15:57
But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!


Treasury of Scripture

Let the house of Aaron now say, that his mercy endures for ever.

Psalm 134:1-3
A Song of degrees. Behold, bless ye the LORD, all ye servants of the LORD, which by night stand in the house of the LORD…

1 Peter 2:5
Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.

Revelation 1:6
And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

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Let the house of Aaron
The phrase "Let the house of Aaron" refers specifically to the priestly lineage in Israel, descending from Aaron, the brother of Moses. In the Hebrew text, "house" (בֵּית, "beit") signifies a family or lineage, emphasizing the collective responsibility and privilege of the Aaronic priesthood. Historically, the house of Aaron held a unique position as mediators between God and the people, tasked with performing sacrifices and maintaining the sanctity of worship. This call to the house of Aaron underscores their role in leading the nation in worship and thanksgiving, reminding them of their duty to exemplify faithfulness and gratitude to God.

declare
The word "declare" (יֹאמְרוּ, "yomru") in Hebrew is an imperative, urging a vocal and public proclamation. It is not merely a suggestion but a command for the house of Aaron to actively and audibly express their acknowledgment of God's enduring love. This declaration is an act of worship, reinforcing the importance of verbal testimony in the community of faith. It serves as a reminder that the priestly role includes not only ritual duties but also the responsibility to lead in the verbal affirmation of God's character and deeds.

His loving devotion
The phrase "His loving devotion" translates the Hebrew word חֶסֶד (chesed), a rich and multifaceted term often rendered as "steadfast love," "mercy," or "lovingkindness." Chesed is a covenantal term, reflecting God's unwavering commitment and loyalty to His people. It is a central theme in the Hebrew Scriptures, highlighting God's gracious and enduring relationship with Israel. For the house of Aaron, declaring God's chesed is a recognition of His faithfulness throughout generations, a call to remember and celebrate the divine love that sustains and redeems.

endures forever
The phrase "endures forever" (לְעוֹלָם, "le'olam") emphasizes the eternal and unchanging nature of God's loving devotion. In the Hebrew context, "forever" conveys a sense of perpetuity, transcending time and circumstances. This assurance of God's everlasting chesed provides a foundation of hope and security for the people of Israel, particularly for the house of Aaron, who are reminded of the constancy of God's promises. It is an invitation to trust in the unending nature of God's love, encouraging the faithful to rely on His steadfastness in all seasons of life.

Verse 3. - Let the house of Aaron now say, that his mercy endureth forever. Let the priests endorse what the people generally have declared, that God's mercy is ever lasting.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Let the house
בֵֽית־ (ḇêṯ-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004: A house

of Aaron
אַהֲרֹ֑ן (’a·hă·rōn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 175: Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses

say,
יֹֽאמְרוּ־ (yō·mə·rū-)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 559: To utter, say

“His loving devotion
חַסְדּֽוֹ׃ (ḥas·dōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 2617: Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty

endures forever.”
לְעוֹלָ֣ם (lə·‘ō·w·lām)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5769: Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always


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