Bible Strands
Psalms 118:15
Shouts of joy and salvation resound in the tents of the righteous: “The right hand of the LORD performs with valor!
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist addresses the assembled community during a corporate celebration of deliverance, describing a collective declaration rather than a solitary utterance. The text locates the voice of the congregation within the tents of the righteous as they witness divine intervention.
The words — The Hebrew רִנָּה (ri.Nah) denotes a shout of joy, paired with וִשְׁוּעָה (vi.shu'ah) for salvation, marking the sound as the response of the rescued. The verb עֹשֶׂה ('oseh) literally means "is doing," emphasizing the ongoing, active execution of Yahweh’s right hand.
The thread — The explicit mention of the right hand being exalted appears in Psalms 89:13, which directly parallels the language of divine power. The theme of achieving victory through divine aid also surfaces in Psalms 60:12.
Why it lands — The text requires the reader to recognize that deliverance originates from God’s active power rather than human effort. It demands a response of communal acknowledgment when the community experiences rescue.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous: the right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly.
Cross-references
- Psalms 89:13 Mighty is Your arm; strong is Your hand. Your right hand is exalted.
- Acts 2:46 With one accord they continued to meet daily in the temple courts and to break bread from house to house, sharing their meals with gladness and sincerity of heart,
- Psalms 60:12 With God we will perform with valor, and He will trample our enemies.
- Exodus 15:6 Your right hand, O LORD, is majestic in power; Your right hand, O LORD, has shattered the enemy.
- Psalms 98:1 A Psalm. Sing to the LORD a new song, for He has done wonders; His right hand and holy arm have gained Him the victory.
- Luke 1:51 He has performed mighty deeds with His arm; He has scattered those who are proud in the thoughts of their hearts.
- Psalms 44:3 For it was not by their sword that they took the land; their arm did not bring them victory. It was by Your right hand, Your arm, and the light of Your face, because You favored them.
- Isaiah 65:13 Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: “My servants will eat, but you will go hungry; My servants will drink, but you will go thirsty; My servants will rejoice, but you will be put to shame.
- Acts 16:34 Then he brought them into his home and set a meal before them. So he and all his household rejoiced that they had come to believe in God.
- Revelation 18:20 Rejoice over her, O heaven, and you saints and apostles and prophets, because God has pronounced for you His judgment against her.