Psalms 132:5
Psalms 132:5 in Multiple Translations
until I find a place for the LORD, a dwelling for the Mighty One of Jacob. ”
Until I find out a place for the LORD, an habitation for the mighty God of Jacob.
Until I find out a place for Jehovah, A tabernacle for the Mighty One of Jacob.
Till I have got a place for the Lord, a resting-place for the great God of Jacob.
until I find a place where the Lord can live, a home for the Mighty One of Jacob.”
Vntill I finde out a place for the Lord, an habitation for the mightie God of Iaakob.
Till I do find a place for Jehovah, Tabernacles for the Mighty One of Jacob.
until I find out a place for the LORD, a dwelling for the Mighty One of Jacob.”
Until I find a place for the LORD, a habitation for the mighty God of Jacob.
until I build a place for Yahweh, a home for the mighty God whom Jacob worshiped.”
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 132:5
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Psalms 132:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
עַד
אֶמְצָ֣א
מָ֭קוֹם
לַ/יהוָ֑ה
מִ֝שְׁכָּנ֗וֹת
לַ/אֲבִ֥יר
יַעֲקֹֽב
עַד
ʻad
H5704
till
Prep
אֶמְצָ֣א
mâtsâʼ
H4672
to find
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
מָ֭קוֹם
mâqôwm
H4725
place
N-ms
לַ/יהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
Prep | N-proper
מִ֝שְׁכָּנ֗וֹת
mishkân
H4908
tabernacle
N-mp
לַ/אֲבִ֥יר
ʼâbîyr
H46
mighty
Prep | Adj
יַעֲקֹֽב
Yaʻăqôb
H3290
Jacob
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 132:5
עַד
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
אֶמְצָ֣א
mâtsâʼ
H4672
"to find"
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
Matsa means to find or attain something, whether it is a physical object, a person, or a condition, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to find, attain to 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to find 1a1a) to find, secure, acquire, get (thing sought) 1a1b) to find (what is lost) 1a1c) to meet, encounter 1a1d) to find (a condition) 1a1e) to learn, devise 1a2) to find out 1a2a) to find out 1a2b) to detect 1a2c) to guess 1a3) to come upon, light upon 1a3a) to happen upon, meet, fall in with 1a3b) to hit 1a3c) to befall 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be found 1b1a) to be encountered, be lighted upon, be discovered 1b1b) to appear, be recognised 1b1c) to be discovered, be detected 1b1d) to be gained, be secured 1b2) to be, be found 1b2a) to be found in 1b2b) to be in the possession of 1b2c) to be found in (a place), happen to be 1b2d) to be left (after war) 1b2e) to be present 1b2f) to prove to be 1b2g) to be found sufficient, be enough 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to find, attain 1c2) to cause to light upon, come upon, come 1c3) to cause to encounter 1c4) to present (offering)
Usage: Occurs in 425 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] be able, befall, being, catch, [idiom] certainly, (cause to) come (on, to, to hand), deliver, be enough (cause to) find(-ing, occasion, out), get (hold upon), [idiom] have (here), be here, hit, be left, light (up-) on, meet (with), [idiom] occasion serve, (be) present, ready, speed, suffice, take hold on. See also: Genesis 2:20; Deuteronomy 22:3; 2 Kings 9:35.
מָ֭קוֹם
mâqôwm
H4725
"place"
N-ms
Maqom means a place or location, like a city or a region. It can also refer to a condition of the body or mind. This term is used to describe a wide range of locations and situations.
Definition: 1) standing place, place 1a) standing place, station, post, office 1b) place, place of human abode 1c) city, land, region 1d) place, locality, spot 1e) space, room, distance 1f) region, quarter, direction 1g) give place to, instead of
Usage: Occurs in 379 OT verses. KJV: country, [idiom] home, [idiom] open, place, room, space, [idiom] whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 1:9; Deuteronomy 12:3; 1 Kings 20:24.
לַ/יהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
Prep | 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.
מִ֝שְׁכָּנ֗וֹת
mishkân
H4908
"tabernacle"
N-mp
The tabernacle was a special tent where God met with the Israelites, as described in Exodus and Leviticus. It was a portable place of worship, like a dwelling place for God. The Israelites carried it with them.
Definition: 1) dwelling place, tabernacle 1a) dwelling-place 1b) dwellings Aramaic equivalent: mish.kan (מִשְׁכַּן "habitation" H4907)
Usage: Occurs in 129 OT verses. KJV: dwelleth, dwelling (place), habitation, tabernacle, tent. See also: Exodus 25:9; Numbers 3:23; Psalms 26:8.
לַ/אֲבִ֥יר
ʼâbîyr
H46
"mighty"
Prep | Adj
Abir means mighty or strong, but it is only used to describe God. It is a poetic name for God, emphasizing His power and strength.
Definition: 1) strong, mighty-used only to describe God 2) the Strong-old name for God (poetic)
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: mighty (one). See also: Genesis 49:24; Isaiah 1:24; Psalms 132:2.
יַעֲקֹֽב
Yaʻăqôb
H3290
"Jacob"
N-proper
This word is the name of a person, Jacob, a key figure in the Bible. He was the son of Isaac and Rebekah, and the father of many tribes of Israel. The KJV simply translates it as Jacob.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently Another name of yis.ra.el (יִשְׂרָאֵל "Israel" H3478) § Jacob = "heel holder" or "supplanter" son of Isaac, grandson of Abraham, and father of the 12 patriarchs of the tribes of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 319 OT verses. KJV: Jacob. See also: Genesis 25:26; Genesis 34:1; Psalms 14:7.
Study Notes — Psalms 132:5
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- Context
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- Psalms 132:5 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 132:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 132:5
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 132:5
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 132:5
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 132:5
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 132:5
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 132:5
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 132:5
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 132:5
- Sermons on Psalms 132:5
Context — The LORD Has Chosen Zion
3“I will not enter my house or get into my bed,
4I will not give sleep to my eyes or slumber to my eyelids,
5until I find a place for the LORD, a dwelling for the Mighty One of Jacob. ”
6We heard that the ark was in Ephrathah; we found it in the fields of Jaar. 7Let us go to His dwelling place; let us worship at His footstool.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ephesians 2:22 | And in Him you too are being built together into a dwelling place for God in His Spirit. |
| 2 | Acts 7:46–49 | who found favor in the sight of God and asked to provide a dwelling place for the God of Jacob. But it was Solomon who built the house for Him. However, the Most High does not dwell in houses made by human hands. As the prophet says: ‘Heaven is My throne and the earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me, says the Lord, or where will My place of repose be? |
| 3 | 2 Chronicles 2:6 | But who is able to build a house for Him, since the heavens, even the highest heavens, cannot contain Him? Who then am I, that I should build a house for Him, except as a place to burn sacrifices before Him? |
| 4 | 1 Chronicles 22:7 | “My son,” said David to Solomon, “it was in my heart to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God, |
| 5 | Isaiah 66:1 | This is what the LORD says: “Heaven is My throne, and earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me? Or where will My place of repose be? |
| 6 | 1 Chronicles 15:12 | And he said to them, “You are the heads of the Levitical families. You and your relatives must consecrate yourselves so that you may bring the ark of the LORD, the God of Israel, to the place I have prepared for it. |
| 7 | 2 Samuel 6:17 | So they brought the ark of the LORD and set it in its place inside the tent that David had pitched for it. Then David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD. |
| 8 | 1 Kings 8:27 | But will God indeed dwell upon the earth? Even heaven, the highest heaven, cannot contain You, much less this temple I have built. |
| 9 | 1 Chronicles 15:3 | And David assembled all Israel in Jerusalem to bring up the ark of the LORD to the place he had prepared for it. |
Psalms 132:5 Summary
This verse is about finding a special place for God to dwell, where He can be honored and worshiped. The speaker is saying that they won't rest until they find this place, just like King David wanted to build a house for God in 1 Chronicles 28:2. This reminds us to prioritize God's presence in our lives and make time for worship and prayer, just like we see in Psalms 95:6, where we are invited to come and worship God. By seeking God's presence and making Him the center of our lives, we can experience His joy and peace.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of finding a place for the LORD in Psalms 132:5?
The speaker is expressing a deep desire to establish a permanent dwelling place for God, similar to what King David desired in 1 Chronicles 28:2, where he wanted to build a house for the Ark of God.
Who is the Mighty One of Jacob mentioned in this verse?
The Mighty One of Jacob refers to God, who is the all-powerful and majestic Lord of Israel, as seen in Genesis 49:24 and Isaiah 49:26, where God is described as the strength and Redeemer of His people.
Is this verse related to the Tabernacle or the Temple in the Bible?
Yes, this verse is related to the establishment of a permanent place of worship for God, which is later fulfilled in the building of the Temple by King Solomon, as described in 1 Kings 5-8, where the Ark of the Covenant is placed in the Holy of Holies.
What is the importance of the speaker's determination in Psalms 132:5?
The speaker's determination to find a place for the LORD highlights the importance of prioritizing God's presence and worship in our lives, as seen in Psalms 27:4, where David desires to dwell in the house of the LORD and gaze upon His beauty.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can prioritize God's presence in my life, just like the speaker in Psalms 132:5?
- How can I make my heart and life a dwelling place for God, as described in Ephesians 3:17?
- What are some things that distract me from seeking God's presence, and how can I overcome them?
- In what ways can I worship and honor God in my daily life, just like the psalmist desired to do in Psalms 132:7?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 132:5
Until I find a place for the Lord,.... To build a house on for the Lord; which it seems was unknown till the times of David; for though mention had been made of a place the Lord would choose to cause
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 132:5
I will not give sleep to mine eyes, or slumber to mine eyelids, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 132:5
Until I find out a place for the Lord; either, 1. Until I can understand from God what place he hath chosen for his house to be built in. Or rather, 2. Until I have fitted or raised a house in which the ark may be put; a habitation, as this is explained both in the next clause, and in . For this, and not the former, was the matter both of David’ s desire, and-of God’ s answer delivered by Nathan, 2 Samuel 7.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 132:5
Psalms 132:5 Until I find out a place for the LORD, an habitation for the mighty [God] of Jacob.Ver. 5. Until I find out a place for the Lord] The Jewish doctors tell us, that as the earth is in the middle of the world, so is Judea in the middle of the earth, Jerusalem in the middle of Judea, the temple in the middle of Jerusalem, and the ark in the middle of the temple. An habitation] Heb. habitations; haply because the temple consisted of three parts, or partitions.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 132:5
(3-5) It is vain to search the historical accounts for this vow. It may be implied from 2 Samuel 7:2, and from the persistent purpose which David certainly nourished. The LXX. and Vulg. give the vow in even greater detail, adding, “and rest to my temples.”
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 132:5
Verse 5. The mighty God of Jacob.] עביר יעקב abir yaacob, the Mighty One of Jacob. We have this epithet of God for the first time, Genesis 49:24. Hence, perhaps, the abirim of the heathen, the stout ones, the strong beings.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 132:5
5. a place] Cp. 1 Chronicles 15:1. a habitation &c.] A dwelling place for the Mighty One of Jacob, where His presence might ‘dwell’ among His people (Exodus 25:8-9). The word for dwelling place, or tabernacle, is in the ‘amplificative’ plural, expressing the dignity of the house of Jehovah. Cp. Psalms 43:3; Psalms 84:1.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 132:5
Until I find out a place for the Lord - A place for the ark of God; a place where it may constantly and safely remain.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 132:5
5. Place—Abiding place, a settled abode. Habitation—Hebrew, tabernacles; the word is plural as in Psalms 132:7. Mighty God of Jacob— Mighty One of Jacob, same as Genesis 49:24, of which it is a quotation.
Sermons on Psalms 132:5
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The Tabernacle of the Most High by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the speaker highlights the contrasting aspects of God's nature and how he reveals himself in different settings. The speaker uses examples such as a professor who i |
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Pure Heart, Pure Church - Part 7 by Leonard Ravenhill | This sermon emphasizes the transformation that occurs when God dwells within a person, making them His habitation. It discusses the contrast between living according to worldly way |
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(Pdf Book) God's Dwelling Place by Bakht Singh | Bakht Singh emphasizes the profound mystery of God's dwelling place, illustrating how believers, redeemed by Christ, are being gathered to form a habitation for God through the Spi |
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The City of God by Wong Chin Meng | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of living a supernatural life that goes beyond the natural. He emphasizes that when God is present in our lives, we can live with |
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Rooted and Grounded in Love by Bill McLeod | In this sermon, the speaker shares a powerful story about a man named B. Earl who had a life-changing encounter with God. B. Earl was a preacher who often cried while preaching, bu |
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Revival in the Book of Ezra - Part 5 by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the story of the prophet Zachariah and the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem. The speaker emphasizes the importance of the walls, which we |
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God's Temple by Robert B. Thompson | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the sacrifices made by those who came before us in their dedication to serving God. He mentions how they were persecuted, sawn in half, and b |