Psalms 132:14
Psalms 132:14 in Multiple Translations
“This is My resting place forever and ever; here I will dwell, for I have desired this home.
This is my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it.
This is my resting-place for ever: Here will I dwell; for I have desired it.
This is my rest for ever: here will I ever be; for this is my desire.
“This will always be my home; this is where I want to live.
This is my rest for euer: here will I dwell, for I haue a delite therein.
This [is] My rest for ever and ever, Here do I sit, for I have desired it.
“This is my resting place forever. I will live here, for I have desired it.
This is my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it.
he said, “This is the city where I will live forever [DOU]; this is the place where I wanted to stay.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 132:14
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Psalms 132:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
זֹאת
מְנוּחָתִ֥/י
עֲדֵי
עַ֑ד
פֹּֽה
אֵ֝שֵׁ֗ב
כִּ֣י
אִוִּתִֽי/הָ
זֹאת
zôʼth
H2063
this
Pron
מְנוּחָתִ֥/י
mᵉnûwchâh
H4496
resting
N-cs | Suff
עֲדֵי
ʻad
H5703
perpetuity
Prep
עַ֑ד
ʻad
H5703
perpetuity
N-ms
פֹּֽה
pôh
H6311
here
Adv
אֵ֝שֵׁ֗ב
yâshab
H3427
to dwell
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
כִּ֣י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
אִוִּתִֽי/הָ
ʼâvâh
H183
to desire
V-Piel-Perf-1cs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 132:14
זֹאת
zôʼth
H2063
"this"
Pron
This Hebrew word means this or that, often used to point out something specific. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) this, this one, here, which, this...that, the one...the other, such 1a) (alone) 1a1) this one 1a2) this...that, the one...the other, another 1b) (appos to subst) 1b1) this 1c) (as predicate) 1c1) this, such 1d) (enclitically) 1d1) then 1d2) who, whom 1d3) how now, what now 1d4) what now 1d5) wherefore now 1d6) behold here 1d7) just now 1d8) now, now already 1e) (poetry) 1e1) wherein, which, those who 1f) (with prefixes) 1f1) in this (place) here, then 1f2) on these conditions, herewith, thus provided, by, through this, for this cause, in this matter 1f3) thus and thus 1f4) as follows, things such as these, accordingly, to that effect, in like manner, thus and thus 1f5) from here, hence, on one side...on the other side 1f6) on this account 1f7) in spite of this, which, whence, how
Usage: Occurs in 570 OT verses. KJV: hereby (-in, -with), it, likewise, the one (other, same), she, so (much), such (deed), that, therefore, these, this (thing), thus. See also: Genesis 2:23; Numbers 7:88; Judges 1:27.
מְנוּחָתִ֥/י
mᵉnûwchâh
H4496
"resting"
N-cs | Suff
This word means a resting place or a state of quietness, like a peaceful home, as described in the Bible. It can also refer to marriage as a source of comfort and rest. Rest is the main idea.
Definition: 1) resting place, rest 1a) resting place 1b) rest, quietness Also means: nu.ach (נוּחַ "rest" H5118)
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: comfortable, ease, quiet, rest(-ing place), still. See also: Genesis 49:15; Psalms 116:7; Psalms 23:2.
עֲדֵי
ʻad
H5703
"perpetuity"
Prep
This Hebrew word means forever or eternity, describing something that has no end, like God's existence. It's used in the Bible to talk about things that last forever. In Genesis, it describes God's eternal nature.
Definition: 1) perpetuity, for ever, continuing future 1a) ancient (of past time) 1b) for ever (of future time) 1b1) of continuous existence 1c) for ever (of God's existence)
Usage: Occurs in 49 OT verses. KJV: eternity, ever(-lasting, -more), old, perpetually, [phrase] world without end. See also: Exodus 15:18; Psalms 111:3; Psalms 9:6.
עַ֑ד
ʻad
H5703
"perpetuity"
N-ms
This Hebrew word means forever or eternity, describing something that has no end, like God's existence. It's used in the Bible to talk about things that last forever. In Genesis, it describes God's eternal nature.
Definition: 1) perpetuity, for ever, continuing future 1a) ancient (of past time) 1b) for ever (of future time) 1b1) of continuous existence 1c) for ever (of God's existence)
Usage: Occurs in 49 OT verses. KJV: eternity, ever(-lasting, -more), old, perpetually, [phrase] world without end. See also: Exodus 15:18; Psalms 111:3; Psalms 9:6.
פֹּֽה
pôh
H6311
"here"
Adv
This Hebrew word means 'here' or 'this place', and is used to indicate a specific location. It can also mean 'from here' or 'hither', showing movement or direction from a certain spot.
Definition: 1) here, from here, hither 1a) here 1b) hither
Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: here, hither, the one (other, this, that) side. See also: Genesis 19:12; 2 Kings 3:11; Psalms 132:14.
אֵ֝שֵׁ֗ב
yâshab
H3427
"to dwell"
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
This verb means to sit or dwell, and can also mean to remain or abide. It's used in the Bible to describe people living in a place or staying with someone, like in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) to dwell, remain, sit, abide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sit, sit down 1a2) to be set 1a3) to remain, stay 1a4) to dwell, have one's abode 1b) (Niphal) to be inhabited 1c) (Piel) to set, place 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to sit 1d2) to cause to abide, set 1d3) to cause to dwell 1d4) to cause (cities) to be inhabited 1d5) to marry (give an dwelling to) 1e) (Hophal) 1e1) to be inhabited 1e2) to make to dwell Aramaic equivalent: ye.tiv (יְתִב "to dwell" H3488)
Usage: Occurs in 977 OT verses. KJV: (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. See also: Genesis 4:16; Leviticus 25:18; Joshua 13:6.
כִּ֣י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
אִוִּתִֽי/הָ
ʼâvâh
H183
"to desire"
V-Piel-Perf-1cs | Suff
To desire means to strongly wish for something, and can be used to describe physical or emotional longings. This word is used in the Bible to describe feelings of coveting or lusting after something.
Definition: 1) desire, incline, covet, wait longingly, wish, sigh, want, be greedy, prefer 1a) (Piel) to desire, crave (food and drink) 1b) (Hithpael) to desire, long for, lust after (of bodily appetites)
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: covet, (greatly) desire, be desirous, long, lust (after). See also: Numbers 11:4; Psalms 132:13; Psalms 45:12.
Study Notes — Psalms 132:14
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- Context
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- Psalms 132:14 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 132:14
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 132:14
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 132:14
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 132:14
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 132:14
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 132:14
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 132:14
- Sermons on Psalms 132:14
Context — The LORD Has Chosen Zion
12If your sons keep My covenant and the testimony I will teach them, then their sons will also sit on your throne forever and ever.”
13For the LORD has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His home:
14“This is My resting place forever and ever; here I will dwell, for I have desired this home.
15I will bless her with abundant provisions; I will satisfy her poor with bread. 16I will clothe her priests with salvation, and her saints will sing out in joy.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 132:8 | Arise, O LORD, to Your resting place, You and the ark of Your strength. |
| 2 | 1 Kings 8:13 | I have indeed built You an exalted house, a place for You to dwell forever.” |
| 3 | Psalms 76:2 | His tent is in Salem, His dwelling place in Zion. |
| 4 | Psalms 135:21 | Blessed be the LORD from Zion— He who dwells in Jerusalem. Hallelujah! |
| 5 | Isaiah 12:6 | Cry out and sing, O citizen of Zion, for great among you is the Holy One of Israel.” |
| 6 | Psalms 87:2 | The LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. |
| 7 | Isaiah 8:18 | Here am I, and the children the LORD has given me as signs and symbols in Israel from the LORD of Hosts, who dwells on Mount Zion. |
| 8 | Zephaniah 3:17 | The LORD your God is among you; He is mighty to save. He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you with His love; He will rejoice over you with singing.” |
| 9 | Psalms 68:18 | You have ascended on high; You have led captives away. You have received gifts from men, even from the rebellious, that the LORD God may dwell there. |
| 10 | Isaiah 11:10 | On that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples. The nations will seek Him, and His place of rest will be glorious. |
Psalms 132:14 Summary
[This verse means that God has chosen a special place to live among His people, and that place is Zion. He desires to dwell there forever, and it will be His resting place. As seen in Psalms 132:14, God says, 'This is My resting place forever and ever; here I will dwell, for I have desired this home.' This is similar to how God dwelled in the tabernacle in the Old Testament, as seen in Exodus 25:8, and how He dwells in the hearts of believers today through the Holy Spirit, as seen in 1 Corinthians 3:16.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God has desired a home?
This verse reveals God's desire for a dwelling place among His people, as seen in Psalms 132:14, where He says, 'This is My resting place forever and ever; here I will dwell, for I have desired this home.' This desire is also reflected in the book of Exodus, where God gives instructions for the construction of the tabernacle, a physical dwelling place for His presence among the Israelites (Exodus 25:8).
Why did God choose Zion as His resting place?
According to Psalms 132:13, God chose Zion because He desired it for His home, and as stated in Psalms 132:14, 'This is My resting place forever and ever; here I will dwell, for I have desired this home.' This choice is also connected to the covenant promises made to King David, as seen in 2 Samuel 7:12-16, where God promises to establish David's throne in Jerusalem forever.
How does this verse relate to the concept of God's presence?
This verse highlights God's desire to dwell among His people, which is a central theme throughout the Bible, as seen in Leviticus 26:11-12, where God says, 'I will make My dwelling among you, and My soul will not reject you. I will walk among you and be your God, and you will be My people.' This concept is also reflected in the promise of the Holy Spirit's presence in the New Testament, as seen in John 14:16-17, where Jesus promises to send the Holy Spirit to dwell with believers forever.
What does it mean for God to say 'This is My resting place forever and ever'?
When God says 'This is My resting place forever and ever', He is indicating that He has found a place where He can rest and dwell in a state of satisfaction and contentment, as seen in Psalms 132:14. This concept is also reflected in Hebrews 4:9-11, where the author talks about the rest that God has prepared for His people, and how believers can enter into that rest through faith in Jesus Christ.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to you that God desires a home among His people, and how can you make your heart a dwelling place for Him?
- How can you cultivate a sense of reverence and awe for God's presence in your life, as reflected in this verse?
- What are some ways you can surrender your life to God, allowing Him to make His home in you, as seen in John 14:23?
- How can you trust God's promise to dwell with you forever, even in times of uncertainty or doubt, as seen in Matthew 28:20?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 132:14
This [is] my rest for ever,.... The rest of my majesty, as the Targum; the place of his rest: and this being for ever shows that not Mount Zion literally, nor the temple, are meant; but the church
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 132:14
This is my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it. This is my rest forever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it - (Psalms 68:16.) The Lord's answer is exactly consonant to the prayer.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 132:14
I will no more wander to several places as I have done, but here I have fixed my abode.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 132:14
Psalms 132:14 This [is] my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it.Ver. 14. This is my rest for ever] It was so because God was pleased to make it so; he rested in his love; he would seek no farther, Zephaniah 3:17. For I have desired it] This alone made the difference, as it also did between Aaron’ s rod and the rest that were laid with it.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 132:14
Verse 14. This is my rest for ever] Here the Christian Church is most indubitably meant. This is God's place for ever. After this there never will be another dispensation; Christianity closes and completes all communications from heaven to earth. God has nothing greater to give to mankind on this side heaven; nor does man need any thing better; nor is his nature capable of any thing more excellent.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 132:14
14. Jehovah speaks. The expression of His Will in the facts of history is translated into the form of an utterance. Observe the stress laid on the Divine choice: in making Jerusalem the religious centre of the nation (and ultimately of the world) David was fulfilling Jehovah’s purpose. This verse corresponds to the prayer of Psa 132:8, as Psalms 132:16 to that of Psa 132:9. my rest] My resting-place, as in Psalms 132:8. Cp. 1 Chronicles 28:2; Isaiah 11:10; Isaiah 66:1.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 132:14
This is my rest for ever - My home; my permanent abode. I will no more remove from place to place - as when the ark was carried in the wilderness, and as it has been since; but Zion shall now be the fixed seat of religion.
Sermons on Psalms 132:14
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Finding the Strength We Once Heard Of by Carter Conlon | This sermon emphasizes the importance of finding strength in God, especially in times of weakness and struggles. It highlights the need to move from making promises in our own stre |
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Something for Himself - Part 1 by Jerry Aman | This sermon emphasizes God's desire to have a dwelling place among His people, focusing on the tabernacle and temple as representations of Christ and the church. It highlights the |
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Zion, God's Habitation by George Warnock | George Warnock preaches on the significance of Zion as a place of rest, righteousness, power, joy, holiness, beauty, and praise. He emphasizes how Zion represents a spiritual stron |
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Then the House Was Filled With a Cloud. by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the significance of inviting God's presence, symbolized by the Shekinah cloud, into our lives and spirits, as it represents God's desire to dwell among His pe |
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The Dwelling Place of God Is With Man by Tim Conwa by Tim Conway | This sermon delves into Ephesians 2:19-22, exploring the imagery of believers as a holy temple being built together for God's dwelling place. It emphasizes the significance of the |
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Hebron Dedication - Part 2 by Bakht Singh | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a genuine love for God's house. He repeatedly expresses his love for the place and habitation of God's house. The sp |
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The Gladness of God by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of experiencing the joy and gladness of the Lord. He encourages the congregation to come down from the balcony, any exit, or |