Psalm 135:19
New International Version
All you Israelites, praise the LORD; house of Aaron, praise the LORD;

New Living Translation
O Israel, praise the LORD! O priests—descendants of Aaron—praise the LORD!

English Standard Version
O house of Israel, bless the LORD! O house of Aaron, bless the LORD!

Berean Standard Bible
O house of Israel, bless the LORD; O house of Aaron, bless the LORD;

King James Bible
Bless the LORD, O house of Israel: bless the LORD, O house of Aaron:

New King James Version
Bless the LORD, O house of Israel! Bless the LORD, O house of Aaron!

New American Standard Bible
House of Israel, bless the LORD; House of Aaron, bless the LORD;

NASB 1995
O house of Israel, bless the LORD; O house of Aaron, bless the LORD;

NASB 1977
O house of Israel, bless the LORD; O house of Aaron, bless the LORD;

Legacy Standard Bible
O house of Israel, bless Yahweh; O house of Aaron, bless Yahweh;

Amplified Bible
O house of Israel, bless and praise the LORD [with gratitude]; O house of Aaron, bless the LORD;

Christian Standard Bible
House of Israel, bless the LORD! House of Aaron, bless the LORD!

Holman Christian Standard Bible
House of Israel, praise Yahweh! House of Aaron, praise Yahweh!

American Standard Version
O house of Israel, bless ye Jehovah: O house of Aaron, bless ye Jehovah:

Contemporary English Version
Everyone in Israel, come praise the LORD! All the family of Aaron

English Revised Version
O house of Israel, bless ye the LORD: O house of Aaron, bless ye the LORD:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Descendants of Israel, praise the LORD. Descendants of Aaron, praise the LORD.

Good News Translation
Praise the LORD, people of Israel; praise him, you priests of God!

International Standard Version
House of Israel, bless the LORD! House of Aaron, bless the LORD!

Majority Standard Bible
O house of Israel, bless the LORD; O house of Aaron, bless the LORD;

NET Bible
O family of Israel, praise the LORD! O family of Aaron, praise the LORD!

New Heart English Bible
House of Israel, praise the LORD. House of Aaron, praise the LORD.

Webster's Bible Translation
Bless the LORD, O house of Israel: bless the LORD, O house of Aaron:

World English Bible
House of Israel, praise Yahweh! House of Aaron, praise Yahweh!
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
O house of Israel, bless YHWH, "" O house of Aaron, bless YHWH,

Young's Literal Translation
O house of Israel, bless ye Jehovah, O house of Aaron, bless ye Jehovah,

Smith's Literal Translation
O house of Israel, bless ye Jehovah: O house of Aaron, praise ye Jehovah:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Bless the Lord, O house of Israel: bless the Lord, O house of Aaron.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Bless the Lord, O house of Israel. Bless the Lord, O house of Aaron.

New American Bible
House of Israel, bless the LORD! House of Aaron, bless the LORD!

New Revised Standard Version
O house of Israel, bless the LORD! O house of Aaron, bless the LORD!
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Bless the LORD, O house of Israel; bless the LORD, O house of Aaron;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
House of Israel, bless LORD JEHOVAH! House of Aaron, bless LORD JEHOVAH!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
O house of Israel, bless ye the LORD; O house of Aaron, bless ye the LORD;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
O house of Israel, bless ye the Lord: O house of Aaron, bless ye the Lord:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Your Name, O LORD, Endures Forever
18Those who make them become like them, as do all who trust in them. 19O house of Israel, bless the LORD; O house of Aaron, bless the LORD; 20O house of Levi, bless the LORD; you who fear the LORD, bless the LORD!…

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.

Exodus 19:5-6
Now if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, you will be My treasured possession out of all the nations—for the whole earth is Mine. / And unto Me you shall be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words that you are to speak to the Israelites.”

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.

1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.

Numbers 3:6-10
“Bring the tribe of Levi and present them to Aaron the priest to assist him. / They are to perform duties for him and for the whole congregation before the Tent of Meeting, attending to the service of the tabernacle. / They shall take care of all the furnishings of the Tent of Meeting and fulfill obligations for the Israelites by attending to the service of the tabernacle. ...

Deuteronomy 33:8-11
Concerning Levi he said: “Give Your Thummim to Levi and Your Urim to Your godly one, whom You tested at Massah and contested at the waters of Meribah. / He said of his father and mother, ‘I do not consider them.’ He disregarded his brothers and did not know his own sons, for he kept Your word and maintained Your covenant. / He will teach Your ordinances to Jacob and Your law to Israel; he will set incense before You and whole burnt offerings on Your altar. ...

1 Chronicles 16:13
O offspring of His servant Israel, O sons of Jacob, His chosen ones.

Isaiah 41:8-9
“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.

Romans 9:4
the people of Israel. Theirs is the adoption as sons; theirs the divine glory and the covenants; theirs the giving of the law, the temple worship, and the promises.

Hebrews 7:26-28
Such a high priest truly befits us—One who is holy, innocent, undefiled, set apart from sinners, and exalted above the heavens. / Unlike the other high priests, He does not need to offer daily sacrifices, first for His own sins and then for the sins of the people; He sacrificed for sin once for all when He offered up Himself. / For the law appoints as high priests men who are weak; but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son, who has been made perfect forever.

1 Kings 8:53
For You, O Lord GOD, have set them apart from all the peoples of the earth as Your inheritance, as You spoke through Your servant Moses when You brought our fathers out of Egypt.”

Jeremiah 33:24
“Have you not noticed what these people are saying: ‘The LORD has rejected the two families He had chosen’? So they despise My people and no longer regard them as a nation.

Revelation 1:6
who has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and power forever and ever! Amen.

Malachi 2:4-7
Then you will know that I have sent you this commandment so that My covenant with Levi may continue,” says the LORD of Hosts. / “My covenant with him was one of life and peace, which I gave to him; it called for reverence, and he revered Me and stood in awe of My name. / True instruction was in his mouth, and nothing false was found on his lips. He walked with Me in peace and uprightness, and he turned many from iniquity. ...

2 Chronicles 13:10-12
But as for us, the LORD is our God. We have not forsaken Him; the priests who minister to the LORD are sons of Aaron, and the Levites attend to their duties. / Every morning and every evening they present burnt offerings and fragrant incense to the LORD. They set out the rows of showbread on the ceremonially clean table, and every evening they light the lamps of the gold lampstand. We are carrying out the requirements of the LORD our God, while you have forsaken Him. / Now behold, God Himself is with us as our head, and His priests with their trumpets sound the battle call against you. O children of Israel, do not fight against the LORD, the God of your fathers, for you will not succeed.”


Treasury of Scripture

Bless the LORD, O house of Israel: bless the LORD, O house of Aaron:

Psalm 115:9-11
O Israel, trust thou in the LORD: he is their help and their shield…

Psalm 118:1-4
O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever…

Psalm 145:10
All thy works shall praise thee, O LORD; and thy saints shall bless thee.

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Psalm 135
1. An exhortation to praise God for his mercy
5. For his power
8. For his judgments
15. The vanity of idols
19. An exhortation to bless God














O house of Israel
This phrase calls upon the entire nation of Israel, the chosen people of God. In Hebrew, "house" (בֵּית, "beit") often signifies not just a physical dwelling but a lineage or family. The "house of Israel" refers to the descendants of Jacob, who was renamed Israel by God. This collective term emphasizes unity and shared identity among the tribes. Historically, Israel was chosen to be a light to the nations, a people set apart to demonstrate God's covenantal faithfulness. The call to the "house of Israel" is a reminder of their unique role and responsibility in God's redemptive plan.

bless the LORD
The Hebrew word for "bless" (בָּרַךְ, "barak") means to kneel, showing reverence and adoration. To "bless the LORD" is to acknowledge His sovereignty, goodness, and mercy. It is an act of worship and gratitude, recognizing God's provision and protection. In the context of ancient Israel, blessing the LORD was a communal activity, often expressed through psalms, sacrifices, and festivals. This call to bless is an invitation to participate in a relationship with God, marked by praise and thanksgiving.

O house of Aaron
The "house of Aaron" refers specifically to the priestly lineage within Israel. Aaron, the brother of Moses, was the first high priest, and his descendants were set apart for temple service. The priests had the unique role of mediating between God and the people, offering sacrifices and maintaining the sanctity of worship. By addressing the "house of Aaron," the psalmist highlights the importance of spiritual leadership and the responsibility of the priests to lead the nation in worship and obedience to God.

bless the LORD
Reiterating the call to "bless the LORD," this phrase underscores the duty of the priests to lead by example in worship. Their blessing is not just a personal act but a public declaration of God's greatness. The priests' role in blessing the LORD is crucial, as they guide the people in understanding and experiencing God's presence. This repetition serves as a reminder of the centrality of worship in the life of Israel and the need for continual praise and acknowledgment of God's majesty.

O house of Levi
The "house of Levi" includes the broader Levitical tribe, from which the priests were drawn. The Levites were responsible for various aspects of temple service, including music, maintenance, and teaching the law. Their role was essential in supporting the worship and religious education of Israel. By addressing the "house of Levi," the psalmist recognizes the contributions of all who serve in God's house, emphasizing the importance of every role in the community of faith.

bless the LORD
Once more, the call to "bless the LORD" is issued, this time to the Levites. Their service in the temple was an act of worship, and their blessing of the LORD was integral to the spiritual life of the nation. This repeated exhortation to bless God highlights the theme of worship as a communal and continuous act, involving all members of the covenant community. It serves as a reminder that every believer, regardless of their specific role, is called to participate in the worship and glorification of God.

(19, 21) From Psalm 115:9-11, with the addition, "O house of Levi."

Verse 19. - Bless the Lord, O house of Israel. The concluding strain corresponds to the opening one, and is a simple hymn of praise. Israel generally, the priestly order, the Levites, and the devout worshippers of God, of whatever class, are called upon in succession to praise and bless Jehovah (comp. Psalm 115:9-11). Bless the Lord, O house of Aaron (see Psalm 115:10, 12; Psalm 118:3).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
O house
בֵּ֣ית (bêṯ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004: A house

of Israel,
יִ֭שְׂרָאֵל (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

praise
בָּרֲכ֣וּ (bā·ră·ḵū)
Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse

the LORD;
יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

O house
בֵּ֥ית (bêṯ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004: A house

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

praise
בָּרֲכ֥וּ (bā·ră·ḵū)
Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse

the LORD;
יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel


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