Bible Strands
Psalms 146:5
Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist addresses the community immediately after describing the mortality and failed plans of earthly rulers in Psalm 146:4. The speaker contrasts these temporary leaders with the covenant God who sustains Israel.
The words — אַשְׁרֵי ('ashrei) means "how blessed!" and marks a favorable divine standing. יְהוָה (Yahweh) identifies the personal covenant name of God as the specific object of hope.
The thread — The text links human hope to Yahweh in Jeremiah 17:7 and Psalm 144:15. The verse sits between the death of mortal princes in Psalm 146:4 and the declaration of God as the faithful Creator in Psalm 146:6.
Why it lands — The verse states that blessing belongs to those who make the God of Jacob their help and place their hope on Yahweh. It requires the reader to actively transfer reliance from transient human authority to the covenant God who remains faithful forever.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the Lord his God:
Cross-references
- Jeremiah 17:7 But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him.
- Psalms 144:15 Blessed are the people of whom this is so; blessed are the people whose God is the LORD.
- Psalms 71:5 For You are my hope, O Lord GOD, my confidence from my youth.
- Psalms 33:12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people He has chosen as His inheritance!
- Psalms 46:11 The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah
- Psalms 84:12 O LORD of Hosts, how blessed is the man who trusts in You!
- Exodus 3:6 Then He said, “I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” At this, Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look at God.
- Genesis 32:24 So Jacob was left all alone, and there a man wrestled with him until daybreak.
- Psalms 46:7 The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah
- Psalms 39:7 And now, O Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in You.