Bible Strands
Psalms 135:19
O house of Israel, bless the LORD; O house of Aaron, bless the LORD;
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist addresses the assembled worshipers immediately after condemning idolatry, issuing a liturgical call to praise at the conclusion of the psalm.
The words — The imperative בָּרֲכ֣וּ (barachu) appears twice, commanding the בֵּ֣ית יִשְׂרָאֵל (beit Yisrael, house of Israel) and the בֵּ֥ית אַהֲרֹן (beit Aharon, house of Aaron) to bless יְהוָ֑ה (Yahweh).
The thread — This paired summons to the lay and priestly lineages continues in Psalms 135:20 with the house of Levi, while the repeated imperative to bless the LORD parallels the worship directives in Psalms 115:9, Psalms 118:1, and Psalms 145:10.
Why it lands — The text demands that both the covenant people and their designated worship leaders actively voice praise to God, establishing communal participation as the required response to His revealed works.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Bless the Lord, O house of Israel: bless the Lord, O house of Aaron:
Cross-references
- Psalms 115:9 O Israel, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield.
- Psalms 118:1 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.
- Psalms 145:10 All You have made will give You thanks, O LORD, and Your saints will bless You.
- Psalms 147:19 He declares His word to Jacob, His statutes and judgments to Israel.
- Psalms 148:14 He has raised up a horn for His people, the praise of all His saints, of Israel, a people near to Him. Hallelujah!
- Revelation 19:5 Then a voice came from the throne, saying: “Praise our God, all you who serve Him, and those who fear Him, small and great alike!”