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Psalms 113:2
Blessed be the name of the LORD both now and forevermore.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist addresses the "servants of the LORD" within a communal hymn, immediately following the opening worship call in Psalm 113:1.
The words — The Hebrew phrase יְהִי מְבֹרָךְ (ye.Hi me.vo.Rakh) literally renders "may it be blessed," directing the blessing toward the name יְהוָה (Yahweh).
The thread — This declaration of perpetual praise echoes the identical liturgical formula found in Daniel 2:20, 1 Chronicles 16:36, and Psalm 41:13.
Why it lands — The text commands the reader to anchor present worship in an unending timeframe, requiring praise to extend continuously from the current moment into perpetuity.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Blessed be the name of the Lord from this time forth and for evermore.
Cross-references
- Daniel 2:20 and declared: “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him.
- 1 Chronicles 16:36 Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting.” Then all the people said, “Amen!” and “Praise the LORD!”
- Psalms 41:13 Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Amen and Amen.
- Revelation 5:13 And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!”
- 1 Chronicles 29:10 Then David blessed the LORD in the sight of all the assembly and said: “May You be blessed, O LORD, God of our father Israel, from everlasting to everlasting.
- Psalms 106:48 Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Let all the people say, “Amen!” Hallelujah!
- Ephesians 3:21 to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.