Psalms 115:13

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Psalms 115:13 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

He will bless those who fear the LORD— small and great alike.

King James Version KJV

He will bless them that fear the LORD, both small and great.

American Standard Version ASV

He will bless them that fear Jehovah, Both small and great.

Bible in Basic English BBE

He will send blessings on the worshippers of the Lord, on the small and on the great.

Free Bible Version FBV

The Lord will bless all those who worship him, whoever they are.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

He will blesse them that feare the Lord, both small and great.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

He blesseth those fearing Jehovah, The small with the great.

World English Bible WEB

He will bless those who fear the LORD, both small and great.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

He will bless them that fear the LORD, both small and great.

Translation for Translators T4T

and he will bless all those who revere him; he will bless important people and people who are considered to be unimportant, everyone!

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Psalms 115:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB יְ֭בָרֵךְ יִרְאֵ֣י יְהוָ֑ה הַ֝/קְּטַנִּ֗ים עִם הַ/גְּדֹלִֽים

יְ֭בָרֵךְ bârak H1288 to bless V-Piel-Imperf-3ms

יִרְאֵ֣י yârêʼ H3373 afraid Adj

יְהוָ֑ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord N-proper

הַ֝/קְּטַנִּ֗ים qâṭân H6996 small Art | Adj

עִם ʻim H5973 with Prep

הַ/גְּדֹלִֽים gâdôwl H1419 Great (Sea) Art | Adj

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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 115:13

יְ֭בָרֵךְ bârak H1288 "to bless" V-Piel-Imperf-3ms

To bless means to praise or honor God, often by kneeling in worship. In the Bible, people bless God and God blesses people, showing favor and care for them, as seen in the story of Abraham and his descendants.

Definition: 1) to bless, kneel 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to kneel 1a2) to bless 1b) (Niphal) to be blessed, bless oneself 1c) (Piel) to bless 1d) (Pual) to be blessed, be adored 1e) (Hiphil) to cause to kneel 1f) (Hithpael) to bless oneself 2) (TWOT) to praise, salute, curse Aramaic equivalent: be.rakh (בְּרַךְ "to bless" H1289)

Usage: Occurs in 289 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abundantly, [idiom] altogether, [idiom] at all, blaspheme, bless, congratulate, curse, [idiom] greatly, [idiom] indeed, kneel (down), praise, salute, [idiom] still, thank. See also: Genesis 1:22; Deuteronomy 24:19; Job 2:9.

יִרְאֵ֣י yârêʼ H3373 "afraid" Adj

This word describes someone who is afraid or fearful, and is also used to convey a sense of reverence or respect. It's often translated as 'afraid' in the KJV. In the Bible, it's used to describe people's reactions to God or scary situations.

Definition: fearing, reverent, afraid

Usage: Occurs in 54 OT verses. KJV: afraid, fear (-ful). See also: Genesis 22:12; Psalms 103:17; Psalms 15:4.

יְהוָ֑ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 "The Lord" N-proper

Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.

Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)

Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.

הַ֝/קְּטַנִּ֗ים qâṭân H6996 "small" Art | Adj

This Hebrew word means something or someone small in size, amount, or importance. It can describe something as little or least, and is often used to convey a sense of youth or insignificance. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.

Definition: young, small, unimportant Another spelling of qa.ton (קָטֹן ": small" H6996B)

Usage: Occurs in 100 OT verses. KJV: least, less(-er), little (one), small(-est, one, quantity, thing), young(-er, -est). See also: Genesis 1:16; 1 Kings 22:31; Psalms 104:25.

עִם ʻim H5973 "with" Prep

This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.

Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as

Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.

הַ/גְּדֹלִֽים gâdôwl H1419 "Great (Sea)" Art | Adj

In the Bible, this Hebrew word means something or someone great, whether in size, age, or importance. It appears in descriptions of the Great Sea and the Philistines. The word is used to convey a sense of magnitude or grandeur.

Definition: adj great Also named: pe.lish.ti (פְּלִשְׁתִּי "(Sea of the )Philistines" H6430I)

Usage: Occurs in 499 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, elder(-est), [phrase] exceeding(-ly), [phrase] far, (man of) great (man, matter, thing,-er,-ness), high, long, loud, mighty, more, much, noble, proud thing, [idiom] sore, ([idiom]) very. See also: Genesis 1:16; Joshua 7:26; 1 Kings 20:13.

Study Notes — Psalms 115:13

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Psalms 115:13 Summary
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Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 115:13
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 115:13
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 115:13
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Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 115:13
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 115:13
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 115:13
Sermons on Psalms 115:13

Context — To Your Name Be the Glory

11You who fear the LORD, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield. 12The LORD is mindful of us; He will bless us. He will bless the house of Israel; He will bless the house of Aaron;

13He will bless those who fear the LORD— small and great alike.

14May the LORD give you increase, both you and your children. 15May you be blessed by the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Psalms 112:1	Hallelujah! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in His commandments.
2	Luke 1:50	His mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation.
3	Psalms 128:1	Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in His ways!
4	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!”
5	Psalms 29:11	The LORD gives His people strength; the LORD blesses His people with peace.
6	Psalms 128:4–5	In this way indeed shall blessing come to the man who fears the LORD. May the LORD bless you from Zion, that you may see the prosperity of Jerusalem all the days of your life,
7	Malachi 4:2	“But for you who fear My name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings, and you will go out and leap like calves from the stall.
8	Revelation 11:18	The nations were enraged, and Your wrath has come. The time has come to judge the dead and to reward Your servants the prophets, as well as the saints and those who fear Your name, both small and great— and to destroy those who destroy the earth.”
9	Acts 13:26	Brothers, children of Abraham, and you Gentiles who fear God, it is to us that this message of salvation has been sent.
10	Malachi 3:16–17	At that time those who feared the LORD spoke with one another, and the LORD listened and heard them. So a scroll of remembrance was written before Him regarding those who feared the LORD and honored His name. “They will be Mine,” says the LORD of Hosts, “on the day when I prepare My treasured possession. And I will spare them as a man spares his own son who serves him.

Psalms 115:13 Summary

Psalms 115:13 tells us that the LORD will bless those who fear Him, regardless of whether they are small or great. This means that anyone who has a deep respect and reverence for God can expect to receive His blessing. The fear of the LORD is not about being afraid of Him, but about trusting and obeying Him, as seen in Psalms 111:10. By fearing the LORD, we can experience His blessing and provision in our lives, just like the Israelites did in the Old Testament (see Deuteronomy 28:1-14).

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to fear the LORD in Psalms 115:13?

To fear the LORD means to have a deep respect and reverence for God, recognizing His power and authority, as seen in Psalms 111:10, which says that the fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom.

Does the blessing of the LORD depend on our social status or position?

No, according to Psalms 115:13, the LORD blesses those who fear Him, regardless of whether they are small or great, indicating that His blessing is not limited by social status or position, as also seen in Galatians 3:28, where it says that in Christ, there is neither slave nor free.

How can we be sure that the LORD will bless us if we fear Him?

We can be sure of the LORD's blessing because He is a faithful and covenant-keeping God, as seen in Deuteronomy 7:9, which says that the LORD keeps His covenant with those who love Him and keep His commandments.

What kind of blessings can we expect from the LORD if we fear Him?

The blessings of the LORD can include spiritual, emotional, and physical blessings, as seen in Psalms 103:2-5, which lists some of the blessings that the LORD provides, including forgiveness, healing, and satisfaction.

Reflection Questions

What does it mean to me personally to fear the LORD, and how can I cultivate this fear in my daily life?
In what ways have I seen the LORD bless those who fear Him, and how can I trust in His blessing for my own life?
How can I apply the principle of Psalms 115:13 to my relationships with others, regardless of their social status or position?
What are some ways that I can show my reverence and respect for the LORD in my daily life, and how can I prioritize this fear of the LORD above other things?

Gill's Exposition on Psalms 115:13

He will bless them that fear the Lord,.... They shall want no good thing now, and have much goodness laid up for them to be enjoyed hereafter; the sun of righteousness rises upon them, and a book of

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 115:13

He will bless them that fear the LORD, both small and great. He will bless them that fear the Lord, (both) small and great - (Jeremiah 31:34.)

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 115:13

Either in age or condition, of whatsoever quality, high and low, rich and poor; for he is no respecter of persons.

Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 115:13

Psalms 115:13 He will bless them that fear the LORD, [both] small and great.Ver. 13. He will bless] Such shall abound with blessings, Proverbs 28:20. Both small and great] Whether in age or degree, Acts 10:34-35.

Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 115:13

(13) Them that fear the Lord—i.e., all Israel.

Cambridge Bible on Psalms 115:13

13. both small and great] One and all without distinction of rank or condition. Cp. Jeremiah 6:13; Jeremiah 16:6; Jeremiah 31:34.

Barnes' Notes on Psalms 115:13

He will bless them that fear the Lord - Compare Psalms 115:11. Both small and great - Margin, as in Hebrew, with.

Sermons on Psalms 115:13

	Sermon	Description
	Blessing on Littleness by C.H. Spurgeon	C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes that God blesses all who fear Him, regardless of their status or size, offering encouragement to those in humble positions. He illustrates that God values
	(Godly Home) Part 18 - Three Mysterious Influences in the Home by Denny Kenaston	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of living in vital reality with God in a home. He uses the analogy of a willow tree planted by a watercourse to illustrate the
	(Godly Home) Part 28 - the Overtaking Blessings on the Second Generation by Denny Kenaston	In this sermon, the speaker expresses gratitude for the opportunity to join the congregation and share in their spiritual growth. He emphasizes the importance of parents reaching f
	Useful for the Master - Part 11 by Jackie Pullinger	This sermon emphasizes God's purpose in allowing difficulties and poverty, highlighting how those in need may call upon Him for salvation and how the world will recognize Jesus thr
	Practical Response Resulting From Our View of God by Lou Sutera	In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the power of God's presence in a gathering of 1,700 people. He describes moments of brokenness before God and the impact of a teenager shari
	(Through the Bible) Psalms 107-115 by Chuck Smith	In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of talking about God and declaring His works with rejoicing. He emphasizes that God loves when people speak often of Him and ke
	Darkness Has Crossed a Line by Carter Conlon	This sermon emphasizes the belief in a forthcoming spiritual awakening in New York City, not due to human efforts but because darkness has crossed a line, challenging the authority