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Psalms 134:3
May the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth, bless you from Zion.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The worshipers or priest conclude the liturgical call to bless the LORD by pronouncing a blessing upon the congregation.
The words — יְבָרֶכְ/ךָ֣ (ye.va.rekh./Kha) translates literally to "may he bless you," while עֹ֝שֵׂ֗ה (‘o.Seh) means "maker of," identifying Yahweh as the creator of heaven and earth.
The thread — This blessing formula appears in Psalms 128:5, where it promises seeing Jerusalem's prosperity, and in Psalms 20:2, which pairs help from the sanctuary with sustenance from Zion. The creator title also anchors the plea for help in Psalms 124:8.
Why it lands — The text directs the reader to recognize that divine blessing originates from the creator and is dispensed from Zion, requiring the worshiper to receive the blessing rather than manufacture it.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
The Lord that made heaven and earth bless thee out of Zion.
Cross-references
- Psalms 128:5 May the LORD bless you from Zion, that you may see the prosperity of Jerusalem all the days of your life,
- Psalms 20:2 May He send you help from the sanctuary and sustain you from Zion.
- Psalms 124:8 Our help is in the name of the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.
- Psalms 135:21 Blessed be the LORD from Zion—He who dwells in Jerusalem. Hallelujah!
- Psalms 146:5 Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God,
- Romans 11:26 And so all Israel will be saved, as it is written: “The Deliverer will come from Zion; He will remove godlessness from Jacob.
- Psalms 110:2 The LORD extends Your mighty scepter from Zion: “Rule in the midst of Your enemies.”
- Psalms 14:7 Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come from Zion! When the LORD restores His captive people, let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad!