Psalm 115:10
New International Version
House of Aaron, trust in the LORD— he is their help and shield.

New Living Translation
O priests, descendants of Aaron, trust the LORD! He is your helper and your shield.

English Standard Version
O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD! He is their help and their shield.

Berean Standard Bible
O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield.

King James Bible
O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD: he is their help and their shield.

New King James Version
O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD; He is their help and their shield.

New American Standard Bible
House of Aaron, trust in the LORD; He is their help and their shield.

NASB 1995
O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD; He is their help and their shield.

NASB 1977
O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD; He is their help and their shield.

Legacy Standard Bible
O house of Aaron, trust in Yahweh; He is their help and their shield.

Amplified Bible
O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD; He is their help and their shield.

Christian Standard Bible
House of Aaron, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
House of Aaron, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield.

American Standard Version
O house of Aaron, trust ye in Jehovah: He is their help and their shield.

Contemporary English Version
Family of Aaron the priest, you must trust the LORD to help and protect you.

English Revised Version
O house of Aaron, trust ye in the LORD: he is their help and their shield.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Descendants of Aaron, trust the LORD. He is your helper and your shield.

Good News Translation
Trust in the LORD, you priests of God. He helps you and protects you.

International Standard Version
House of Aaron, trust in the LORD! He is their helper and shield.

Majority Standard Bible
O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield.

NET Bible
O family of Aaron, trust in the LORD! He is their deliverer and protector.

New Heart English Bible
House of Aaron, trust in the LORD. He is their help and their shield.

Webster's Bible Translation
O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD: he is their help and their shield.

World English Bible
House of Aaron, trust in Yahweh! He is their help and their shield.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
O house of Aaron, trust in YHWH, “He [is] their help and their shield.”

Young's Literal Translation
O house of Aaron, trust in Jehovah, 'Their help and their shield is He.'

Smith's Literal Translation
O house of Aaron, trust ye in Jehovah: he their help and their shield.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The house of Aaron hath hoped in the Lord: he is their helper and their protector.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The house of Aaron has hoped in the Lord. He is their helper and their protector.

New American Bible
The house of Aaron trusts in the LORD, who is their help and shield.

New Revised Standard Version
O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD! He is their help and their shield.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The house of Aaron trusts in the LORD; he is their help and their shield.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
For the House of Aaron trusts upon LORD JEHOVAH; he is their helper and their support!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
O house of Aaron, trust ye in the LORD! He is their help and their shield!

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The house of Aaron trusts in the Lord: he is their helper and defender.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
To Your Name Be the Glory
9O Israel, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield. 10O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield. 11You who fear the LORD, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield.…

Cross References
Psalm 118:2-4
Let Israel say, “His loving devotion endures forever.” / Let the house of Aaron say, “His loving devotion endures forever.” / Let those who fear the LORD say, “His loving devotion endures forever.”

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 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?

Isaiah 54:17
No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD.

Jeremiah 17:7-8
But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him. / He is like a tree planted by the waters that sends out its roots toward the stream. It does not fear when the heat comes, and its leaves are always green. It does not worry in a year of drought, nor does it cease to produce fruit.

Jeremiah 31:31-34
Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah. / It will not be like the covenant I made with their fathers when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt—a covenant they broke, though I was a husband to them,” declares the LORD. / “But this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD. I will put My law in their minds and inscribe it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people. ...

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 15:13
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

1 Corinthians 1:9
God, who has called you into fellowship with His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful.

2 Corinthians 1:10
He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us,


Treasury of Scripture

O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD: he is their help and their shield.

Exodus 28:1
And take thou unto thee Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him, from among the children of Israel, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office, even Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron's sons.

Numbers 16:5,40
And he spake unto Korah and unto all his company, saying, Even to morrow the LORD will shew who are his, and who is holy; and will cause him to come near unto him: even him whom he hath chosen will he cause to come near unto him…

Numbers 18:7
Therefore thou and thy sons with thee shall keep your priest's office for every thing of the altar, and within the vail; and ye shall serve: I have given your priest's office unto you as a service of gift: and the stranger that cometh nigh shall be put to death.

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O house of Aaron
The phrase "O house of Aaron" refers specifically to the priestly lineage of Israel, descending from Aaron, the brother of Moses. In the Hebrew context, the "house" signifies not just a physical dwelling but a lineage or family. Aaron's descendants were set apart for the priesthood, serving as mediators between God and the people. This call to the house of Aaron emphasizes their unique role and responsibility in leading worship and maintaining the spiritual health of the nation. Historically, the priests were central to the religious life of Israel, performing sacrifices and rituals that pointed to the holiness and majesty of God. This invocation serves as a reminder of their duty to trust in the Lord, reinforcing their dependence on God rather than their own rituals or status.

trust in the LORD
The command to "trust in the LORD" is a central theme throughout the Psalms and the entire Bible. The Hebrew word for "trust" (בָּטַח, batach) conveys a sense of security and confidence, akin to leaning on something sturdy. This trust is not passive but an active reliance on God's character and promises. In the context of the house of Aaron, this trust is crucial, as their role required them to lead the people in faith and obedience. Trusting in the LORD implies acknowledging His sovereignty, faithfulness, and provision. It is a call to place confidence not in human strength or wisdom but in the divine nature and covenantal faithfulness of God.

He is their help
The phrase "He is their help" underscores God's role as a protector and sustainer. The Hebrew word for "help" (עֵזֶר, ezer) is rich with meaning, often used to describe God as a source of strength and assistance. This term is famously used in Genesis to describe Eve as a "helper" to Adam, indicating a role of support and partnership. For the house of Aaron, God being their help signifies His active involvement in their lives and duties. It reassures them that in their priestly functions and personal lives, God is present to aid and uphold them. This divine help is not limited to physical needs but extends to spiritual guidance and empowerment.

and shield
The word "shield" (מָגֵן, magen) is a powerful metaphor in the Hebrew Scriptures, symbolizing protection and defense. In ancient times, a shield was a crucial part of a warrior's armor, providing safety from enemy attacks. By describing God as a shield, the psalmist conveys the idea of God as a defender against spiritual and physical adversities. For the house of Aaron, this assurance of divine protection would have been particularly comforting, given their exposure to both external threats and the weighty responsibility of their spiritual duties. The imagery of God as a shield emphasizes His role as a refuge and fortress, offering security and peace to those who trust in Him.

Verse 10. - O house of Aaron, trust in the Lord. God's ministers were yet more bound than his people generally to trust in him. He is their Help and their Shield (comp. ver. 9).

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

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

trust
בִּטְח֣וּ (biṭ·ḥū)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 982: To trust, be confident, sure

in the LORD!
בַיהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

He
הֽוּא׃ (hū)
Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

is their help
עֶזְרָ֖ם (‘ez·rām)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 5828: A help, helper

and shield.
וּמָגִנָּ֣ם (ū·mā·ḡin·nām)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 4043: A shield, a protector, the scaly hide of the crocodile


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