Psalms 132:16
Psalms 132:16 in Multiple Translations
I will clothe her priests with salvation, and her saints will sing out in joy.
I will also clothe her priests with salvation: and her saints shall shout aloud for joy.
Her priests also will I clothe with salvation; And her saints shall shout aloud for joy.
Her priests will be clothed with salvation; and her saints will give cries of joy.
I will clothe its priests with salvation; and its faithful people will shout for joy.
And will clothe her Priests with saluation, and her Saints shall shoute for ioye.
And her priests I clothe [with] salvation, And her pious ones do sing aloud.
I will also clothe her priests with salvation. Her saints will shout aloud for joy.
I will also clothe her priests with salvation, and her saints shall shout aloud for joy.
I will cause the priests to behave in a manner worthy of being ones whom I have saved; that will be as evident as the beautiful robes that they wear [MET]; and all my people who live there will shout joyfully.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 132:16
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Psalms 132:16 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְֽ֭/כֹהֲנֶי/הָ
אַלְבִּ֣ישׁ
יֶ֑שַׁע
וַ֝/חֲסִידֶ֗י/הָ
רַנֵּ֥ן
יְרַנֵּֽנוּ
וְֽ֭/כֹהֲנֶי/הָ
kôhên
H3548
priest
Conj | N-mp | Suff
אַלְבִּ֣ישׁ
lâbash
H3847
to clothe
V-Hiphil-Imperf-1cs
יֶ֑שַׁע
yeshaʻ
H3468
salvation
N-ms
וַ֝/חֲסִידֶ֗י/הָ
châçîyd
H2623
pious
Conj | Adj | Suff
רַנֵּ֥ן
rannên
H7444
to sing
V-Piel-Ptc
יְרַנֵּֽנוּ
rânan
H7442
to overcome
V-Piel-Imperf-3mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 132:16
וְֽ֭/כֹהֲנֶי/הָ
kôhên
H3548
"priest"
Conj | N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, a priest is a person who serves God and leads others in worship, like the Levitical priests in Exodus. They were responsible for making sacrifices and following God's laws. This term is also used to describe Jesus as a priest-king.
Definition: 1) priest, principal officer or chief ruler 1a) priest-king (Melchizedek, Messiah) 1b) pagan priests 1c) priests of Jehovah 1d) Levitical priests 1e) Zadokite priests 1f) Aaronic priests 1g) the high priest Aramaic equivalent: ka.hen (כָּהֵן "priest" H3549)
Usage: Occurs in 653 OT verses. KJV: chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. See also: Genesis 14:18; Leviticus 13:33; Numbers 17:2.
אַלְבִּ֣ישׁ
lâbash
H3847
"to clothe"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-1cs
To clothe means to wrap something around or put on a garment. In the Bible, it can be used literally or figuratively, as in putting on clothes or being clothed with a certain attitude.
Definition: 1) to dress, wear, clothe, put on clothing, be clothed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to put on clothes, be clothed, wear 1a2) to put on, be clothed with (fig.) 1b) (Pual) to be fully clothed 1c) (Hiphil) to clothe, array with, dress Aramaic equivalent: le.vash (לְבֵשׁ "to clothe" H3848)
Usage: Occurs in 102 OT verses. KJV: (in) apparel, arm, array (self), clothe (self), come upon, put (on, upon), wear. See also: Genesis 3:21; Job 27:17; Psalms 35:26.
יֶ֑שַׁע
yeshaʻ
H3468
"salvation"
N-ms
Refers to salvation or deliverance, like in Psalm 119:123 where the writer asks for salvation from God, and can also mean prosperity or victory.
Definition: 1) deliverance, salvation, rescue, safety, welfare 1a) safety, welfare, prosperity 1b) salvation 1c) victory
Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: safety, salvation, saving. See also: 2 Samuel 22:3; Psalms 51:14; Psalms 12:6.
וַ֝/חֲסִידֶ֗י/הָ
châçîyd
H2623
"pious"
Conj | Adj | Suff
A pious person is someone who is kind and faithful to God, like a saint. In the Bible, it describes people who are holy and merciful, such as in Psalms and Proverbs. This concept is important in the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) faithful, kind, godly, holy one, saint, pious 1a) kind 1b) pious, godly 1c) faithful ones (subst)
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: godly (man), good, holy (one), merciful, saint, (un-) godly. See also: Deuteronomy 33:8; Psalms 85:9; Psalms 4:4.
רַנֵּ֥ן
rannên
H7444
"to sing"
V-Piel-Ptc
This Hebrew word means to sing or shout for joy, similar to H7442, and is used in Psalm 68:4 to describe the joyful noise of believers. It can also mean to cry aloud in praise or triumph. This word is another spelling of the verb 'to sing' and is used to express joyful, vocal praise.
Definition: cry, shout Another spelling of ra.nan (רָנַן "to sing" H7442B)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: singing. See also: Psalms 132:16.
יְרַנֵּֽנוּ
rânan
H7442
"to overcome"
V-Piel-Imperf-3mp
This Hebrew verb means to sing or shout for joy, often used to express praise or triumph, as seen in Psalm 98:4 where believers are called to shout for joy to the Lord. It can also mean to cry aloud in distress or to summon others. This word is used to describe a loud, vocal expression of emotion.
Definition: 1) to overcome 1a) (Hithpolel) to be overcome
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: aloud for joy, cry out, be joyful (greatly, make to) rejoice, (cause to) shout (for joy), (cause to) sing (aloud, for joy, out), triumph. See also: Leviticus 9:24; Psalms 132:9; Psalms 5:12.
Study Notes — Psalms 132:16
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- Psalms 132:16 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 132:16
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 132:16
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 132:16
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 132:16
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 132:16
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 132:16
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 132:16
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 132:16
- Sermons on Psalms 132:16
Context — The LORD Has Chosen Zion
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.
17There I will make a horn grow for David; I have prepared a lamp for My anointed one. 18I will clothe his enemies with shame, but the crown upon him will gleam.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Chronicles 6:41 | Now therefore, arise, O LORD God, and enter Your resting place, You and the ark of Your might. May Your priests, O LORD God, be clothed with salvation, and may Your godly ones rejoice in goodness. |
| 2 | Psalms 132:9 | May Your priests be clothed with righteousness, and Your saints shout for joy. |
| 3 | John 16:24 | Until now you have not asked for anything in My name. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete. |
| 4 | Isaiah 61:10 | I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. |
| 5 | Galatians 3:27 | For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. |
| 6 | Zechariah 9:9 | Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. |
| 7 | Hosea 11:12 | Ephraim surrounds Me with lies, the house of Israel with deceit; but Judah still walks with God and is faithful to the Holy One. |
| 8 | Zechariah 9:15–17 | The LORD of Hosts will shield them. They will destroy and conquer with slingstones; they will drink and roar as with wine. And they will be filled like sprinkling bowls, drenched like the corners of the altar. On that day the LORD their God will save them as the flock of His people; for like jewels in a crown they will sparkle over His land. How lovely they will be, and how beautiful! Grain will make the young men flourish, and new wine, the young women. |
| 9 | Psalms 140:4 | Guard me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked. Keep me safe from men of violence who scheme to make me stumble. |
Psalms 132:16 Summary
In Psalms 132:16, God is promising to take care of His people by giving them salvation and joy. This means that He will protect and bless those who serve Him, and they will be filled with happiness and praise (as seen in Psalms 100:1-2). Just like how we wear clothes to protect our bodies, God's salvation is like a garment that covers and protects our souls. As believers, we can trust that God will provide for us and give us joy, just like He promises in Jeremiah 29:11, where it says 'For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you'.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to 'clothe her priests with salvation' in Psalms 132:16?
This phrase means that God will provide salvation and protection to those who serve Him, as seen in Isaiah 61:10, where it says 'He has clothed me with garments of salvation'
Who are the 'saints' mentioned in Psalms 132:16?
The 'saints' refer to all believers in God, as stated in 1 Corinthians 1:2, where it says 'To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be his holy people'
Why will the saints 'sing out in joy' according to Psalms 132:16?
The saints will sing out in joy because they have been clothed with salvation and are filled with the joy of the Lord, as seen in Psalms 100:1-2, where it says 'Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth, worship the Lord with gladness'
How does Psalms 132:16 relate to the rest of the chapter?
Psalms 132:16 is part of a larger section where God is promising to bless and protect His people, as seen in Psalms 132:15, where it says 'I will bless her with abundant provisions; I will satisfy her poor with bread'
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for me to be 'clothed with salvation' in my daily life, and how can I experience this salvation?
- How can I, as a believer, 'sing out in joy' even in difficult circumstances, and what role does faith play in this?
- What are some ways that I can serve God as a 'priest' in my own community, and how can I seek His guidance in this?
- How does the promise of salvation in Psalms 132:16 relate to the concept of eternal life, as seen in John 3:16?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 132:16
I will also clothe her priests with salvation,.... With the garments of salvation, as the Targum; in answer to the petition, Psalms 132:9; but more is promised than prayed for, "salvation" including
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 132:16
I will also clothe her priests with salvation: and her saints shall shout aloud for joy. I will also clothe her priests with salvation - (Psalms 132:9, "with righteousness:" cf. Psalms 149:4).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 132:16
With salvation; with my saving graces and blessings; with righteousness, as thou didst desire, ; and moreover, with that protection and benediction which by my promise belongs to righteous persons.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 132:16
Psalms 132:16 I will also clothe her priests with salvation: and her saints shall shout aloud for joy.Ver. 16. I will also clothe her priests, &c.] So that they shall save themselves and those that hear them, 1 Timothy 4:16. Thus God answereth his people’ s prayers both for temporals and spirituals; see Psalms 132:9, and that with an overplus of comfort; they shall shout aloud.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 132:16
Verse 16. I will also clothe her priests] All Christian ministers, with salvation; this shall appear in all their conduct. Salvation - redemption from all sin through the blood of the Lamb, shall be their great and universal message.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 132:16
16. Her priests also will I clothe with salvation] The correlative of righteousness in Psalms 132:9. He will prosper those who minister faithfully. Cp. Isaiah 61:10. Health in P.B.V. is an archaism for healing, deliverance, salvation. Cp. Psalms 67:2.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 132:16
I will also clothe her priests with salvation - See the notes at Psalms 132:9, where - instead of the word which in 2 Chronicles 6:41, as here, is “salvation,” we find the word “righteousness.” The
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 132:16
16. As Psalms 132:15 secures temporal blessings, so here the spiritual are guaranteed also.
Sermons on Psalms 132:16
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Revival - Part 14 by Doc Greenway | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of balance in the Christian life. He refers to the concept of balance repeatedly throughout the sermon and highlights the sign |
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Dedication of the House of God by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having the presence of the Lord in our gatherings. He explains that if God's presence is with us, His glory will be manifes |
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The Doctrine of Praise by George Verwer | In this sermon, the speaker criticizes activistic and ritualistic thinking, calling it a waste of time. He shares his observations of people in the OMers movement collapsing under |
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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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Revivals of Religion by Barton W. Stone | Barton W. Stone reflects on a great revival in the West 30 years ago, where thousands gathered with solemnity, seeking the way of life and salvation, with many experiencing deliver |
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Ask Jesus Now for the Things That You Need by Carter Conlon | This sermon emphasizes the importance of seeking God for the strength and courage needed to live a life that reflects Christ. It highlights the need to ask God for help in changing |
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Praying Through to the Fulness of Joy by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of finding joy in serving others. He discusses how the devil has tried to distort this truth and divert the Church from it. T |