Psalms 118:15
Psalms 118:15 in Multiple Translations
Shouts of joy and salvation resound in the tents of the righteous: “The right hand of the LORD performs with valor!
The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous: the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly.
The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tents of the righteous: The right hand of Jehovah doeth valiantly.
The sound of joy and salvation is in the tents of the upright; the right hand of the Lord does works of power.
Songs of celebration and victory come from the tents of the faithful. The Lord's powerful hand has done amazing things!
The voice of ioy and deliuerance shall be in the tabernacles of the righteous, saying, The right hand of the Lord hath done valiantly.
A voice of singing and salvation, [Is] in the tents of the righteous, The right hand of Jehovah is doing valiantly.
The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tents of the righteous. “The right hand of the LORD does valiantly.
The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous: the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly.
I will meditate on thy commandments: and I will consider thy ways.
Listen to the joyful songs of victory being sung in the tents of godly/righteous people! They sing, “Yahweh has defeated our enemies by his mighty power [MTY];
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 118:15
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Psalms 118:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
ק֤וֹל
רִנָּ֬ה
וִֽ/ישׁוּעָ֗ה
בְּ/אָהֳלֵ֥י
צַדִּיקִ֑ים
יְמִ֥ין
יְ֝הוָה
עֹ֣שָׂה
חָֽיִל
ק֤וֹל
qôwl
H6963
voice
N-ms
רִנָּ֬ה
rinnâh
H7440
cry
N-fs
וִֽ/ישׁוּעָ֗ה
yᵉshûwʻâh
H3444
salvation
Conj | N-fs
בְּ/אָהֳלֵ֥י
ʼôhel
H168
tent
Prep | N-mp
צַדִּיקִ֑ים
tsaddîyq
H6662
righteous
Adj
יְמִ֥ין
yâmîyn
H3225
Ben]jamin
N-fs
יְ֝הוָה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
עֹ֣שָׂה
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Qal
חָֽיִל
chayil
H2428
Helech
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 118:15
ק֤וֹל
qôwl
H6963
"voice"
N-ms
A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.
Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)
Usage: Occurs in 436 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, bleating, crackling, cry ([phrase] out), fame, lightness, lowing, noise, [phrase] hold peace, (pro-) claim, proclamation, [phrase] sing, sound, [phrase] spark, thunder(-ing), voice, [phrase] yell. See also: Genesis 3:8; Judges 5:11; Job 4:10.
רִנָּ֬ה
rinnâh
H7440
"cry"
N-fs
This Hebrew word means a loud, ringing cry, often used to express joy, praise, or triumph, as seen in Psalm 100:1 where believers are called to shout for joy to the Lord. It can also be a cry of supplication or entreaty. This word is used to describe a loud, joyful noise.
Definition: 1) ringing cry 1a) of entreaty, supplication 1b) in proclamation, joy, praise
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: cry, gladness, joy, proclamation, rejoicing, shouting, sing(-ing), triumph. See also: 1 Kings 8:28; Psalms 126:5; Psalms 17:1.
וִֽ/ישׁוּעָ֗ה
yᵉshûwʻâh
H3444
"salvation"
Conj | N-fs
Salvation means being saved or delivered from something, like trouble or danger, and can also mean victory or prosperity, as seen in the Bible's promises of God's deliverance.
Definition: 1) salvation, deliverance 1a) welfare, prosperity 1b) deliverance 1c) salvation (by God) 1d) victory
Usage: Occurs in 76 OT verses. KJV: deliverance, health, help(-ing), salvation, save, saving (health), welfare. See also: Genesis 49:18; Psalms 80:3; Psalms 3:3.
בְּ/אָהֳלֵ֥י
ʼôhel
H168
"tent"
Prep | N-mp
The Hebrew word for a tent, often used to describe the tabernacle or a nomad's home. In Exodus 33:7-11, it refers to the sacred tent where God meets with Moses.
Definition: : tent 1) tent 1a) nomad's tent, and thus symbolic of wilderness life, transience 1b) dwelling, home, habitation 1c) the sacred tent of Jehovah (the tabernacle) Also means: o.hel (אֹ֫הֶל ": home" H0168H)
Usage: Occurs in 314 OT verses. KJV: covering, (dwelling) (place), home, tabernacle, tent. See also: Genesis 4:20; Leviticus 14:23; Joshua 22:4.
צַדִּיקִ֑ים
tsaddîyq
H6662
"righteous"
Adj
Means being just or righteous, as seen in government, personal conduct, or character, often describing someone made right with God. It appears in descriptions of King David and other biblical leaders. The concept is central to the Bible's teachings on morality and ethics.
Definition: 1) just, lawful, righteous 1a) just, righteous (in government) 1b) just, right (in one's cause) 1c) just, righteous (in conduct and character) 1d) righteous (as justified and vindicated by God) 1e) right, correct, lawful
Usage: Occurs in 197 OT verses. KJV: just, lawful, righteous (man). See also: Genesis 6:9; Proverbs 10:31; Psalms 1:5.
יְמִ֥ין
yâmîyn
H3225
"Ben]jamin"
N-fs
Benjamin was a son of Israel and Rachel, and the brother of Joseph, mentioned in Genesis 35:18. The name also refers to the right hand or south direction.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.35.18; son of: Israel (H3478) and Rachel (H7354); brother of: Joseph (H3130); half-brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783); father of: Bela (H1106A), Becher (H1071), Ashbel (H0788), Gera (H1617), Naaman (H5283), Ehi (H0278), Rosh (H7220), Muppim (H4649), Huppim (H2650H), Ard (H0714), Ahiram (H0297) and Jediael (H3043); also called Jamin at 1Sa.9.1,4; 22.7; 1x Another name of bin.ya.min (בִּנְיָמִין "Benjamin" H1144G)
Usage: Occurs in 134 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] left-handed, right (hand, side), south. See also: Genesis 13:9; Psalms 18:36; Psalms 16:8.
יְ֝הוָה
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.
עֹ֣שָׂה
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
V-Qal
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
חָֽיִל
chayil
H2428
"Helech"
N-ms
This word represents strength, might, or power, whether physical, financial, or military. In the Bible, it's used to describe the strength of God or the wealth of a nation, as seen in Deuteronomy 8:17-18.
Definition: § Helech = "your army" a place near Arvad and Gammad
Usage: Occurs in 221 OT verses. KJV: able, activity, ([phrase]) army, band of men (soldiers), company, (great) forces, goods, host, might, power, riches, strength, strong, substance, train, ([phrase]) valiant(-ly), valour, virtuous(-ly), war, worthy(-ily). See also: Genesis 34:29; 2 Chronicles 13:3; Psalms 18:33.
Study Notes — Psalms 118:15
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 118:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 118:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 118:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 118:15
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 118:15
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 118:15
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 118:15
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 118:15
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 118:15
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 118:15
- Sermons on Psalms 118:15
Context — The LORD Is on My Side
13I was pushed so hard I was falling, but the LORD helped me.
14The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation.
15Shouts of joy and salvation resound in the tents of the righteous: “The right hand of the LORD performs with valor!
16The right hand of the LORD is exalted! The right hand of the LORD performs with valor!” 17I will not die, but I will live and proclaim what the LORD has done.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 89:13 | Mighty is Your arm; strong is Your hand. Your right hand is exalted. |
| 2 | Acts 2:46–47 | With one accord they continued to meet daily in the temple courts and to break bread from house to house, sharing their meals with gladness and sincerity of heart, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved. |
| 3 | Psalms 60:12 | With God we will perform with valor, and He will trample our enemies. |
| 4 | Psalms 98:1 | Sing to the LORD a new song, for He has done wonders; His right hand and holy arm have gained Him the victory. |
| 5 | Exodus 15:6 | Your right hand, O LORD, is majestic in power; Your right hand, O LORD, has shattered the enemy. |
| 6 | Luke 1:51 | He has performed mighty deeds with His arm; He has scattered those who are proud in the thoughts of their hearts. |
| 7 | Revelation 18:20 | Rejoice over her, O heaven, O saints and apostles and prophets, because God has pronounced for you His judgment against her. |
| 8 | Isaiah 65:13 | Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: “My servants will eat, but you will go hungry; My servants will drink, but you will go thirsty; My servants will rejoice, but you will be put to shame. |
| 9 | Acts 16:34 | Then he brought them into his home and set a meal before them. So he and all his household rejoiced that they had come to believe in God. |
| 10 | Psalms 44:3 | For it was not by their sword that they took the land; their arm did not bring them victory. It was by Your right hand, Your arm, and the light of Your face, because You favored them. |
Psalms 118:15 Summary
Psalms 118:15 tells us that when God's people experience His salvation, they can't help but shout for joy. This verse reminds us that God's power is always working on our behalf, and when we trust in Him, we can experience great joy and peace (as seen in Isaiah 26:3). The 'right hand of the LORD' is a symbol of God's strength and power, and when we put our faith in Him, we can see His power at work in our lives (Psalms 20:6). By trusting in God's power and salvation, we can live with joy and confidence, knowing that He is always with us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the right hand of the LORD to perform with valor?
The phrase 'performs with valor' means that God's power is demonstrated through mighty and courageous acts, as seen in Psalms 118:15 and also in Psalms 20:6, where God saves His anointed with His right hand and performs mighty deeds.
Why are shouts of joy and salvation resounding in the tents of the righteous?
The shouts of joy and salvation are resounding because the righteous have experienced God's deliverance and salvation, as expressed in Psalms 118:14, where the LORD is their strength, song, and salvation.
How can we, as believers, experience the same kind of joy and salvation as described in this verse?
We can experience joy and salvation by putting our trust in God and recognizing His power and deliverance in our lives, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6, where we are told to trust in the LORD with all our heart and lean not on our own understanding.
Is this verse only applicable to the Israelites or can it be applied to believers today?
This verse can be applied to believers today, as the principles of God's power, salvation, and joy are timeless and universal, as seen in Romans 11:26, where all Israel will be saved, and in Revelation 7:10, where a great multitude from every nation will cry out, 'Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!'
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I have experienced God's power and salvation in my life, and how can I express my gratitude and joy to Him?
- How can I, like the righteous in Psalms 118:15, create an atmosphere of joy and salvation in my home and community?
- In what ways can I trust in God's right hand to perform with valor in my life, even when faced with challenges and uncertainties?
- What does it mean for me to 'resound' with shouts of joy and salvation, and how can I share this joy with others?
- How can I, on a daily basis, recognize and proclaim the valor of God's right hand in my life, as encouraged in Psalms 118:15-16?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 118:15
The voice of rejoicing and salvation [is] in the tabernacles of the righteous,.... In all the dwellings of good men, throughout the land of Israel, was heard nothing but the voice of joy, on account
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 118:15
The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous: the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 118:15
The voice of rejoicing and salvation, of rejoicing and thanksgiving for the salvation and deliverance which God hall wrought for me, is in the tabernacles of the righteous; partly because they clearly saw God’ s hand in the work, and therefore took pleasure in it; and partly because all good men suffered great inconveniences under Saul’ s government, as David complains in divers of the foregoing Psalms, and expected and received singular benefits by David’ s advancement, both in their civil and religious concernments. The right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly: these are the words of that song of joy and praise now mentioned.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 118:15
Psalms 118:15 The voice of rejoicing and salvation [is] in the tabernacles of the righteous: the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly.Ver. 15. The voice of rejoicing, &c.] q.d. Though themselves are but travellers, and their habitatious tabernacles or tents; yet are they not without the joy of their salvation, which is unspeakable and full of glory; so that they go merrily on their way, feeding on this honeycomb (as once Samson), and God’ s statutes are their songs in the house of their pilgrimage, Psalms 119:54. The right hand of the Lord, &c.] This and that which followeth is the righteous man’ s ditty, which he singeth incessantly. See on Psalms 118:4.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 118:15
(15) In the tabernacles of the righteous.—Whether we are to see an allusion here to an actual encampment, as the context seems to indicate, or whether tents are put poetically for dwellings, depends on the view taken of the date and occasion of the psalm.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 118:15
Verse 15. The voice of rejoicing] Formerly there was nothing but wailings; but now there is universal joy because of the salvation-the deliverance, which God has wrought for us.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 118:15
15–18. The rejoicings of the festival in gratitude to Jehovah for preserving the nation’s life.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 118:15
The voice of rejoicing and salvation - Rejoicing for salvation; song, praise, thanksgiving.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 118:15
15. Tabernacles—Or tents, poetically for dwellings. The exiles had recently kept the feast of tabernacles, (Ezra 3:4,) and probably most of them still dwelt in tents until their old homes could be rebuilt.
Sermons on Psalms 118:15
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(Covenant Series) 3. Christ Our Passover by Al Whittinghill | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of the Israelites' deliverance from Egypt as described in the book of Exodus. He emphasizes that God heard the groanings of the Is |
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The Tabernacle of God With Us by Joshua Daniel | This sermon emphasizes the importance of God's presence in our lives, highlighting the need for humility, truth, and righteousness. It discusses the consequences of breaking God's |
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Finding the Hands of God by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes that nothing has changed in Christianity. The same power of God that was present when Christ rose from the dead and sent the Holy Spirit on t |
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Rev. 1:13-16. the Glory of the Son of Man by Horatius Bonar | Horatius Bonar preaches on Revelation 1:13-16, emphasizing the majestic glory of the Son of Man, who stands in the midst of the seven churches. He describes Christ's royal and prie |
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The Burdens of Ravenhill - Part 3 (Compilation) by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon transcript, the speaker, Brother Ravenhill, engages in a conversation with a man named Brother Singh about the procedure in his church service. Brother Singh describ |
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God's Dealing With Me - Part 2 by Derek Prince | In this sermon, the pastor shares his personal experiences and the impact of God's work in his life. He mentions a powerful message he preached and the warm spirit in the Sunday mo |
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The Apostles Doctrine by Martyn-Lloyd Jones | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of examining ourselves in the light of the early Christians described in the book of Acts. He highlights the uncertainty of l |