Psalms 135:2
Psalms 135:2 in Multiple Translations
who stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God.
Ye that stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God,
Ye that stand in the house of Jehovah, In the courts of the house of our God.
You who are in the house of the Lord, and in the open spaces of the house of our God,
who worship in the house of the Lord, in the courts of our God.
Ye that stande in the House of the Lord, and in the courtes of the House of our God,
Who are standing in the house of Jehovah, In the courts of the house of our God.
you who stand in the LORD’s house, in the courts of our God’s house.
Ye that stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God,
Praise ye the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever.
You who stand in the temple of Yahweh our God and in the surrounding courtyard, praise him [MTY]!
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 135:2
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Psalms 135:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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שֶׁ֣֭/עֹֽמְדִים
בְּ/בֵ֣ית
יְהוָ֑ה
בְּ֝/חַצְר֗וֹת
בֵּ֣ית
אֱלֹהֵֽי/נוּ
שֶׁ֣֭/עֹֽמְדִים
ʻâmad
H5975
to stand
Rel | V-Qal
בְּ/בֵ֣ית
bayith
H1004
place
Prep | N-ms
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
בְּ֝/חַצְר֗וֹת
châtsêr
H2691
court
Prep | N-cp
בֵּ֣ית
bayith
H1004
place
N-ms
אֱלֹהֵֽי/נוּ
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 135:2
שֶׁ֣֭/עֹֽמְדִים
ʻâmad
H5975
"to stand"
Rel | V-Qal
Means 'to stand' in a strong sense, like in Exodus 17:12 where Moses stood with his arms up to help Israel win a battle.
Definition: : stand/stop/establish 1) to stand, remain, endure, take one's stand 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to stand, take one's stand, be in a standing attitude, stand forth, take a stand, present oneself, attend upon, be or become servant of 1a2) to stand still, stop (moving or doing), cease 1a3) to tarry, delay, remain, continue, abide, endure, persist, be steadfast 1a4) to make a stand, hold one's ground 1a5) to stand upright, remain standing, stand up, rise, be erect, be upright 1a6) to arise, appear, come on the scene, stand forth, appear, rise up or against 1a7) to stand with, take one's stand, be appointed, grow flat, grow insipid 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to station, set 1b2) to cause to stand firm, maintain 1b3) to cause to stand up, cause to set up, erect 1b4) to present (one) before (king) 1b5) to appoint, ordain, establish 1c) (Hophal) to be presented, be caused to stand, be stood before
Usage: Occurs in 497 OT verses. KJV: abide (behind), appoint, arise, cease, confirm, continue, dwell, be employed, endure, establish, leave, make, ordain, be (over), place, (be) present (self), raise up, remain, repair, [phrase] serve, set (forth, over, -tle, up), (make to, make to be at a, with-) stand (by, fast, firm, still, up), (be at a) stay (up), tarry. See also: Genesis 18:8; Joshua 21:44; 1 Chronicles 6:17.
בְּ/בֵ֣ית
bayith
H1004
"place"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
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.
בְּ֝/חַצְר֗וֹת
châtsêr
H2691
"court"
Prep | N-cp
A village in the Bible is a small settlement surrounded by walls. In Matthew 21:2, Jesus sends his disciples to a village to find a donkey, while in Mark 6:6, Jesus travels from village to village teaching.
Definition: 1) court, enclosure 1a) enclosures 1b) court
Usage: Occurs in 163 OT verses. KJV: court, tower, village. See also: Genesis 25:16; 2 Chronicles 24:21; Psalms 10:8.
בֵּ֣ית
bayith
H1004
"place"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
אֱלֹהֵֽי/נוּ
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
Study Notes — Psalms 135:2
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- Psalms 135:2 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 135:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 135:2
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 135:2
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 135:2
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 135:2
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 135:2
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 135:2
- Sermons on Psalms 135:2
Context — Give Praise, O Servants of the LORD
1Hallelujah! Praise the name of the LORD. Give praise, O servants of the LORD,
2who stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God.
3Hallelujah, for the LORD is good; sing praises to His name, for it is lovely. 4For the LORD has chosen Jacob as His own, Israel as His treasured possession.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 116:19 | in the courts of the LORD’s house, in your midst, O Jerusalem. Hallelujah! |
| 2 | Psalms 92:13 | Planted in the house of the LORD, they will flourish in the courts of our God. |
| 3 | Psalms 96:8 | Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and enter His courts. |
| 4 | Luke 2:37 | and then was a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying. |
| 5 | Nehemiah 9:5 | Then the Levites—Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah—said, “Stand up and bless the LORD your God from everlasting to everlasting: Blessed be Your glorious name, and may it be exalted above all blessing and praise. |
| 6 | 1 Chronicles 16:37–42 | So David left Asaph and his brothers there before the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to minister there regularly according to the daily requirements, along with Obed-edom and his sixty-eight relatives. Obed-edom son of Jeduthun, and also Hosah, were to be gatekeepers. And David left Zadok the priest and his fellow priests before the tabernacle of the LORD at the high place in Gibeon to regularly present burnt offerings to the LORD on the altar of burnt offerings, morning and evening, according to all that was written in the Law of the LORD, which He had commanded Israel to keep. With them were Heman, Jeduthun, and the rest of those chosen and designated by name to give thanks to the LORD, for “His loving devotion endures forever.” Heman and Jeduthun had with them trumpets and cymbals for the music and instruments for the songs of God. And the sons of Jeduthun were stationed at the gate. |
| 7 | 1 Chronicles 23:30 | They were also to stand every morning to give thanks and praise to the LORD, and likewise in the evening. |
Psalms 135:2 Summary
[Psalms 135:2 is talking about people who are in a special place where they worship God, called the house of the LORD. This is like a church or a temple where people go to pray and sing to God. To stand in the house of the LORD means to be in a place where we can honor and serve God, similar to what is described in (1 Timothy 2:8) where men are called to lift up holy hands in prayer. It's a place where we can be close to God and feel His presence, just like the Psalmist felt in (Psalms 73:17) when he entered the sanctuary of God.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'stand in the house of the LORD' in Psalms 135:2?
To stand in the house of the LORD means to be present in a place of worship, ready to serve and honor God, as seen in Deuteronomy 10:8 where the Levites were chosen to stand before the LORD to minister and bless in His name.
Who are the servants of the LORD mentioned in Psalms 135:1 that are standing in the house of the LORD in Psalms 135:2?
The servants of the LORD are those who have dedicated their lives to serving God, similar to the servants mentioned in Isaiah 56:6 who serve Him and love His name.
What are the 'courts of the house of our God' referred to in Psalms 135:2?
The courts of the house of our God refer to the outer areas of the temple where people would gather to worship and offer sacrifices, as described in 1 Kings 7:12 and 2 Chronicles 4:9.
How does standing in the house of the LORD relate to our daily lives as believers?
As believers, standing in the house of the LORD can be seen as a metaphor for our commitment to worship and serve God in our daily lives, as encouraged in Romans 12:1 to present our bodies as living sacrifices, holy and acceptable to God.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for me to 'stand in the house of the LORD' in my own life, and how can I make sure I am ready to serve and honor God?
- How can I, like the servants of the LORD, dedicate my life to serving God and loving His name?
- In what ways can I create a 'court' of worship in my own home or community, where people can gather to praise and honor God?
- What are some ways I can 'stand before the LORD' in my daily life, whether through prayer, reading Scripture, or serving others?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 135:2
Ye that stand in the house of the Lord,.... That have a place and standing there, and go not out, being sons as well as servants; [See comments on Psalms 134:1] and [See comments on Psalms 84:4]; in
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 135:2
Ye that stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God, Ye that stand in the house of the Lord - the priests and Levites.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 135:2
Either in the temple or the inner court, which were appropriated to the priests and Levites; or in the outward court, which was for the people. See .
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 135:2
Psalms 135:2 Ye that stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God,Ver. 2. Ye that stand in the house] See Psalms 134:1. In the courts] Where the people also had a place, 2 Chronicles 4:9, and are required to bear a part in this heavenly Hallelujah.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 135:2
Verse 2. Ye that stand] Priests and Levites. For which he gives several reasons.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 135:2
2. Ye that stand &c.] As in Psalms 134:1, those who minister in the Temple and its precincts are summoned to praise. It is less natural to suppose that the first line refers to the priests and Levites, and the second line (ye that stand being supplied) to the worshippers in the outer court.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 135:2
Ye that stand in the house of the Lord - See the notes at Psalms 134:1. That is, those who were appointed to conduct the services of religion, the priests and Levites.
Sermons on Psalms 135:2
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How to Stay Young by R. Stanley | R. Stanley preaches about the desire to stay young and the importance of spirituality in maintaining youthfulness. He emphasizes the need for inner renewal reflected outwardly, cit |
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Heaven Upon Earth by James Smith | James Smith preaches on the importance of embracing the truth of God, highlighting how it serves as our light, map, and sustenance throughout life's journey. He emphasizes the sign |
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God of the Nations - Part 1 by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the historical and ethnic background of the Slavic people who had become Muslims during an invasion four centuries ago. He highlights the warf |
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The Beauty of Holiness by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the urgency of preaching the word of God in a generation that is unaware of the impending judgment of hellfire. He emphasizes the importance |
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The Glory Which Is Due to Jehovah. by Edward Payson | Edward Payson preaches a Thanksgiving Sermon based on 1 Chronicles 16:28-29, emphasizing the importance of giving glory and strength to the Lord, bringing offerings, and worshiping |
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15 - Principles for Living in God's Economy by Ben Torrey | In this sermon, Ben Torrey discusses the concept of faith financing and how it relates to the work of Jesus Abbey. He emphasizes the importance of depending on God for provision an |
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Mortification of the Flesh a Scripture Duty by J.H. Newman | In this sermon by J.H. Newman, the importance of bodily privation and chastisement as a duty to serve God and prepare for His presence is highlighted through the examples of holy m |