Psalm 134:3
New International Version
May the LORD bless you from Zion, he who is the Maker of heaven and earth.

New Living Translation
May the LORD, who made heaven and earth, bless you from Jerusalem.

English Standard Version
May the LORD bless you from Zion, he who made heaven and earth!

Berean Standard Bible
May the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth, bless you from Zion.

King James Bible
The LORD that made heaven and earth bless thee out of Zion.

New King James Version
The LORD who made heaven and earth Bless you from Zion!

New American Standard Bible
May the LORD bless you from Zion, He who made heaven and earth.

NASB 1995
May the LORD bless you from Zion, He who made heaven and earth.

NASB 1977
May the LORD bless you from Zion, He who made heaven and earth.

Legacy Standard Bible
May Yahweh bless you from Zion, Who made heaven and earth.

Amplified Bible
May the LORD bless you from Zion, He who made heaven and earth.

Christian Standard Bible
May the LORD, Maker of heaven and earth, bless you from Zion.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
May the LORD, Maker of heaven and earth, bless you from Zion.

American Standard Version
Jehovah bless thee out of Zion; Even he that made heaven and earth.

Contemporary English Version
The LORD is the Creator of heaven and earth, and I pray that the LORD will bless you from Zion.

English Revised Version
The LORD bless thee out of Zion; even he that made heaven and earth.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
May the LORD, the maker of heaven and earth, bless you from Zion.

Good News Translation
May the LORD, who made heaven and earth, bless you from Zion!

International Standard Version
May the LORD who fashions heaven and earth bless you from Zion.

Majority Standard Bible
May the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth, bless you from Zion.

NET Bible
May the LORD, the Creator of heaven and earth, bless you from Zion!

New Heart English Bible
May the LORD bless you from Zion; even he who made heaven and earth.

Webster's Bible Translation
The LORD that made heaven and earth bless thee out of Zion.

World English Bible
May Yahweh bless you from Zion, even he who made heaven and earth.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
YHWH blesses you out of Zion, "" The Maker of the heavens and earth!

Young's Literal Translation
Jehovah doth bless thee out of Zion, The maker of the heavens and earth!

Smith's Literal Translation
Jehovah shall bless thee out of Zion: he made the heavens and the earth.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
May the Lord out of Sion bless thee, he that made heaven and earth.

Catholic Public Domain Version
May the Lord, who made heaven and earth, bless you from Zion.

New American Bible
May the LORD bless you from Zion, the Maker of heaven and earth.

New Revised Standard Version
May the LORD, maker of heaven and earth, bless you from Zion.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The LORD bless you out of Zion, even he who made heaven and earth.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
LORD JEHOVAH will bless you from Zion, he who made Heaven and Earth!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The LORD bless thee out of Zion; Even He that made heaven and earth.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
May the Lord, who made heaven and earth, bless thee out of Sion.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Bless the LORD, All You Servants
2Lift up your hands to the sanctuary and bless the LORD! 3May the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth, bless you from Zion.

Cross References
Numbers 6:24-26
‘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.’

Psalm 121:2
My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.

Psalm 115:15
May you be blessed by the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.

Psalm 124:8
Our help is in the name of the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.

Genesis 14:19
and he blessed Abram and said: “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth,

Genesis 24:31
“Come, you who are blessed by the LORD,” said Laban. “Why are you standing out here? I have prepared the house and a place for the camels.”

1 Kings 8:56
“Blessed be the LORD, who has given rest to His people Israel according to all that He promised. Not one word has failed of all the good promises He made through His servant Moses.

Isaiah 51:13
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 66:2
Has not My hand made all these things? And so they came into being,” declares the LORD. “This is the one I will esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, who trembles at My word.

Acts 3:26
When God raised up His Servant, He sent Him first to you to bless you by turning each of you from your wicked ways.”

Ephesians 1:3
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms.

James 1:17
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow.

1 Peter 3:9
Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.

Revelation 1:8
“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, who is and was and is to come—the Almighty.

Revelation 4:11
“Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things; by Your will they exist and were created.”


Treasury of Scripture

The LORD that made heaven and earth bless you out of Zion.

Lord

Psalm 143:8
Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee.

Psalm 146:5,6
Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God: …

bless thee

Psalm 14:7
Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! when the LORD bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad.

Psalm 20:2
Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion;

Psalm 110:2
The LORD shall send the rod of thy strength out of Zion: rule thou in the midst of thine enemies.

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Psalm 134
1. An exhortation to bless God














May the LORD
The phrase "May the LORD" invokes the covenant name of God, Yahweh, which is often translated as "LORD" in English Bibles. This name signifies God's eternal presence and His unchanging nature. In the Hebrew context, invoking the name of Yahweh is a call to the God who is both transcendent and immanent, the Creator who is intimately involved with His creation. The use of "May" suggests a blessing or a prayer, indicating a desire for divine favor and intervention. This reflects the deep-seated belief in the power and sovereignty of God to bestow blessings upon His people.

bless you
The word "bless" in Hebrew is "barak," which means to kneel, as in adoration or to confer prosperity and happiness. In the biblical context, a blessing is not merely a wish for good fortune but a powerful invocation of God's favor and protection. The act of blessing is deeply rooted in the covenant relationship between God and His people, where God promises to provide, protect, and prosper those who are faithful to Him. The personal pronoun "you" indicates that this blessing is directed towards the individual or community, emphasizing the personal nature of God's care and attention.

from Zion
"Zion" refers to the hill in Jerusalem where the Temple was built, symbolizing the dwelling place of God among His people. In a broader sense, Zion represents the spiritual center of Israel's worship and the focal point of God's presence on earth. The phrase "from Zion" suggests that the blessing comes from the very heart of God's holy city, where His presence is most profoundly felt. Historically, Zion is a place of pilgrimage and worship, and it holds eschatological significance as the future site of God's eternal kingdom. This phrase underscores the belief that true blessings originate from God's presence and His chosen place of dwelling.

He who made heaven and earth
This phrase acknowledges God as the Creator of all things, affirming His supreme authority and power. The reference to "heaven and earth" encompasses the entirety of creation, highlighting God's omnipotence and the vastness of His dominion. In the Hebrew tradition, recognizing God as the Creator is foundational to understanding His ability to bless and sustain His creation. This acknowledgment serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty and the assurance that the One who made all things is fully capable of providing for and blessing His people. It is a call to trust in God's providential care, rooted in His creative power and eternal purpose.

(3) Made heaven and earth.--For this style, as frequent in this group of psalms, see Psalm 121:2.

Verse 3. - The Lord that made heaven and earth (comp. Genesis 1:1; Psalm 115:15; Psalm 121:2; Psalm 124:8; Psalm 146:6). Bless thee out of Zion. God was regarded as dwelling in Zion, and therefore as giving his blessings out of Zion (comp. Psalm 20:2; Psalm 53:6; Psalm 128:5).



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
May the LORD,
יְ֭הוָה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

the Maker
עֹ֝שֵׂ֗ה (‘ō·śêh)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6213: To do, make

of heaven
שָׁמַ֥יִם (šā·ma·yim)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 8064: Heaven, sky

and earth,
וָאָֽרֶץ׃ (wā·’ā·reṣ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776: Earth, land

bless you
יְבָרֶכְךָ֣ (yə·ḇā·reḵ·ḵā)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | second person masculine singular
Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse

from Zion.
מִצִּיּ֑וֹן (miṣ·ṣî·yō·wn)
Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6726: Zion -- a mountain in Jerusalem, also a name for Jerusalem


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