Bible Strands
Psalms 72:17
May his name endure forever; may his name continue as long as the sun shines. In him may all nations be blessed; may they call him blessed.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist concludes a royal petition by praying for the king’s lasting reputation, immediately following a request for agricultural abundance and preceding a doxology to the God of Israel.
The words — שְׁמוֹ (shemo/name his) and יִנּוֹן (yinnon/may it increase or endure) frame the petition, anchoring the king’s identity to perpetual visibility and growth.
The thread — The motif of enduring offspring and a throne compared to the sun appears in Psalm 89:36, while the broader promise of a lasting royal line intersects with the Immanuel prophecy in Isaiah 7:14 and Matthew 1:23.
Why it lands — The text demands recognition that the king’s authority is not temporary and requires all peoples to acknowledge the blessing mediated through him.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed.
Cross-references
- Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin will be with child and give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel.
- Matthew 1:23 “Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel” (which means, “God with us”).
- Psalms 89:36 his offspring shall endure forever, and his throne before Me like the sun,
- Genesis 12:3 I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.”
- Luke 1:48 For He has looked with favor on the humble state of His servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed.
- Genesis 22:18 And through your offspring all nations of the earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice.”
- Luke 1:31 Behold, you will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus.
- Philippians 2:10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
- Colossians 1:3 We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you,
- 1 Peter 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,