Bible Strands
Psalms 118:3
Let the house of Aaron say, “His loving devotion endures forever.”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist directs the priestly line of Aaron to join Israel and the faithful in a corporate worship refrain. This declaration occurs during a communal liturgy where distinct groups are called to publicly affirm God’s character.
The words — חַסְדּוֹ (chas.do) = covenant loyalty/his; עוֹלָם (olam) = forever. These terms anchor the refrain in the concept of unbreakable, enduring faithfulness rather than temporary favor.
The thread — The identical refrain appears in Psalms 118:2 and 118:4, expanding the call from Israel to those who fear the LORD. The priestly identity of Aaron’s house resurfaces in 1 Peter 2:5 and Revelation 1:6, which describe believers as a spiritual house and holy priesthood.
Why it lands — The text commands the priestly line to verbally acknowledge God’s perpetual covenant loyalty. It requires readers to participate in a public, collective confession rather than maintaining private devotion.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Let the house of Aaron now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.
Cross-references
- Psalms 134:1 A song of ascents. Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who serve by night in the house of the LORD!
- 1 Peter 2:5 you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
- 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.
- Revelation 4:7 The first living creature was like a lion, the second like a calf, the third had a face like a man, and the fourth was like an eagle in flight.
- Revelation 5:8 When He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp, and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.