Psalms 72:19
Psalms 72:19 in Multiple Translations
And blessed be His glorious name forever; may all the earth be filled with His glory. Amen and amen.
And blessed be his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with his glory; Amen, and Amen.
And blessed be his glorious name for ever; And let the whole earth be filled with his glory. Amen, and Amen.
Praise to the glory of his noble name for ever; let all the earth be full of his glory. So be it, So be it.
Praise his wonderful nature forever! May the whole world be full of his glory! Amen and amen!
And blessed be his glorious Name for euer: and let all the earth be filled with his glorie. So be it, euen so be it. HERE END THE prayers of Dauid, the sonne of Ishai.
And blessed [is] the Name of His honour to the age, And the whole earth is filled [with] His honour. Amen, and amen!
Blessed be his glorious name forever! Let the whole earth be filled with his glory! Amen and amen.
And blessed be his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with his glory; Amen, and amen.
How are they brought to desolation? they have suddenly ceased to be: they have perished by reason of their iniquity.
Praise him forever! I desire that ◄his glory will fill the whole world/people all over the world may see that he is very great► [MTY]! Amen! May it be so!
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 72:19
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Psalms 72:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בָר֤וּךְ
שֵׁ֥ם
כְּבוֹד֗/וֹ
לְ/ע֫וֹלָ֥ם
וְ/יִמָּלֵ֣א
כְ֭בוֹד/וֹ
אֶת
כֹּ֥ל
הָ/אָ֗רֶץ
אָ֘מֵ֥ן
וְ/אָמֵֽן
וּ/בָר֤וּךְ
bârak
H1288
to bless
Conj | V-Qal-Inf-c
שֵׁ֥ם
shêm
H8034
name
N-ms
כְּבוֹד֗/וֹ
kâbôwd
H3519
glory
N-cs | Suff
לְ/ע֫וֹלָ֥ם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
forever
Prep | N-ms
וְ/יִמָּלֵ֣א
mâlêʼ
H4390
to fill
Conj | V-Niphal-Imperf-3ms
כְ֭בוֹד/וֹ
kâbôwd
H3519
glory
N-cs | Suff
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
כֹּ֥ל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
הָ/אָ֗רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Art | N-cs
אָ֘מֵ֥ן
ʼâmên
H543
amen
Adv
וְ/אָמֵֽן
ʼâmên
H543
amen
Conj | Adv
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 72:19
וּ/בָר֤וּךְ
bârak
H1288
"to bless"
Conj | V-Qal-Inf-c
To bless means to praise or honor God, often by kneeling in worship. In the Bible, people bless God and God blesses people, showing favor and care for them, as seen in the story of Abraham and his descendants.
Definition: 1) to bless, kneel 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to kneel 1a2) to bless 1b) (Niphal) to be blessed, bless oneself 1c) (Piel) to bless 1d) (Pual) to be blessed, be adored 1e) (Hiphil) to cause to kneel 1f) (Hithpael) to bless oneself 2) (TWOT) to praise, salute, curse Aramaic equivalent: be.rakh (בְּרַךְ "to bless" H1289)
Usage: Occurs in 289 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abundantly, [idiom] altogether, [idiom] at all, blaspheme, bless, congratulate, curse, [idiom] greatly, [idiom] indeed, kneel (down), praise, salute, [idiom] still, thank. See also: Genesis 1:22; Deuteronomy 24:19; Job 2:9.
שֵׁ֥ם
shêm
H8034
"name"
N-ms
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
כְּבוֹד֗/וֹ
kâbôwd
H3519
"glory"
N-cs | Suff
Glory refers to great honor or splendor, often used to describe God's majesty, as in Psalm 138:5 where David praises God's glorious name. It can also refer to wealth or abundance, like in Genesis 31:1 where Jacob's wealth is described.
Definition: 1) glory, honour, glorious, abundance 1a) abundance, riches 1b) honour, splendour, glory 1c) honour, dignity 1d) honour, reputation 1e) honour, reverence, glory 1f) glory
Usage: Occurs in 189 OT verses. KJV: glorious(-ly), glory, honour(-able). See also: Genesis 31:1; Psalms 113:4; Psalms 3:4.
לְ/ע֫וֹלָ֥ם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
"forever"
Prep | N-ms
This word means forever or always, describing something that lasts an eternity. It is used in the Bible to describe God's eternal nature and his lasting promises.
Definition: : old/ancient 1) long duration, antiquity, futurity, for ever, ever, everlasting, evermore, perpetual, old, ancient, world 1a) ancient time, long time (of past) 1b) (of future) 1b1) for ever, always 1b2) continuous existence, perpetual 1b3) everlasting, indefinite or unending future, eternity
Usage: Occurs in 413 OT verses. KJV: alway(-s), ancient (time), any more, continuance, eternal, (for, (n-)) ever(-lasting, -more, of old), lasting, long (time), (of) old (time), perpetual, at any time, (beginning of the) world ([phrase] without end). Compare H5331 (נֶצַח), H5703 (עַד). See also: Genesis 3:22; 1 Kings 8:13; Psalms 5:12.
וְ/יִמָּלֵ֣א
mâlêʼ
H4390
"to fill"
Conj | V-Niphal-Imperf-3ms
To fill means to make something full or complete, like filling a container or fulfilling a promise. This word is used in many contexts, including being full of joy or having a job completed.
Definition: 1) to fill, be full 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be full 1a1a) fulness, abundance (participle) 1a1b) to be full, be accomplished, be ended 1a2) to consecrate, fill the hand 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be filled, be armed, be satisfied 1b2) to be accomplished, be ended 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to fill 1c2) to satisfy 1c3) to fulfil, accomplish, complete 1c4) to confirm 1d) (Pual) to be filled 1e) (Hithpael) to mass themselves against Aramaic equivalent: me.la (מְלָא "to fill" H4391)
Usage: Occurs in 242 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, confirm, [phrase] consecrate, be at an end, be expired, be fenced, fill, fulfil, (be, become, [idiom] draw, give in, go) full(-ly, -ly set, tale), (over-) flow, fulness, furnish, gather (selves, together), presume, replenish, satisfy, set, space, take a (hand-) full, [phrase] have wholly. See also: Genesis 1:22; 2 Chronicles 16:14; Psalms 10:7.
כְ֭בוֹד/וֹ
kâbôwd
H3519
"glory"
N-cs | Suff
Glory refers to great honor or splendor, often used to describe God's majesty, as in Psalm 138:5 where David praises God's glorious name. It can also refer to wealth or abundance, like in Genesis 31:1 where Jacob's wealth is described.
Definition: 1) glory, honour, glorious, abundance 1a) abundance, riches 1b) honour, splendour, glory 1c) honour, dignity 1d) honour, reputation 1e) honour, reverence, glory 1f) glory
Usage: Occurs in 189 OT verses. KJV: glorious(-ly), glory, honour(-able). See also: Genesis 31:1; Psalms 113:4; Psalms 3:4.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
כֹּ֥ל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
הָ/אָ֗רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Art | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
אָ֘מֵ֥ן
ʼâmên
H543
"amen"
Adv
Amen means something is true or faithful, like a promise or a statement of fact. Jesus often used it to begin his teachings, as in Matthew 5:18. It expresses certainty or agreement.
Definition: verily, truly, amen, so be it
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: Amen, so be it, truth. See also: Numbers 5:22; Deuteronomy 27:26; Psalms 41:14.
וְ/אָמֵֽן
ʼâmên
H543
"amen"
Conj | Adv
Amen means something is true or faithful, like a promise or a statement of fact. Jesus often used it to begin his teachings, as in Matthew 5:18. It expresses certainty or agreement.
Definition: verily, truly, amen, so be it
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: Amen, so be it, truth. See also: Numbers 5:22; Deuteronomy 27:26; Psalms 41:14.
Study Notes — Psalms 72:19
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- Context
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- Psalms 72:19 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 72:19
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 72:19
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 72:19
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 72:19
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 72:19
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 72:19
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 72:19
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 72:19
- Sermons on Psalms 72:19
Context — Endow the King with Your Justice
17May his name endure forever; may his name continue as long as the sun shines. In him may all nations be blessed; may they call him blessed.
18Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds.
19And blessed be His glorious name forever; may all the earth be filled with His glory. Amen and amen.
20Thus conclude the prayers of David son of Jesse.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Numbers 14:21 | “Yet as surely as I live and as surely as the whole earth is filled with the glory of the LORD, |
| 2 | Matthew 6:10 | Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. |
| 3 | Psalms 41:13 | Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Amen and Amen. |
| 4 | Habakkuk 2:14 | For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD as the waters cover the sea. |
| 5 | Revelation 5:13 | And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!” |
| 6 | Matthew 6:13 | And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. ’ |
| 7 | Isaiah 6:3 | And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.” |
| 8 | Psalms 89:52 | Blessed be the LORD forever! Amen and amen. |
| 9 | Isaiah 11:9 | They will neither harm nor destroy on all My holy mountain, for the earth will be full of the knowledge of the LORD as the sea is full of water. |
| 10 | 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. |
Psalms 72:19 Summary
[This verse is a beautiful expression of praise and worship to God, saying that His name is glorious and worthy of honor. It's a reminder that God's reputation and character are perfect and deserving of our admiration, as seen in Psalms 8:1. The verse also expresses a desire for all the earth to be filled with God's glory, which means that everyone would know and worship Him, as stated in Habakkuk 2:14. By saying 'Amen and amen', we are agreeing with this statement and affirming our love and devotion to God.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God's name to be glorious?
In Psalms 72:19, God's glorious name refers to His reputation and character, which is worthy of praise and worship, as seen in Psalms 8:1, where it says 'O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth'
Why does the verse say 'may all the earth be filled with His glory'?
This is a expression of God's desire to be known and worshiped by all people, as stated in Habakkuk 2:14, which says 'For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea'
What is the significance of saying 'Amen and amen' at the end of the verse?
Saying 'Amen and amen' is a way of strongly affirming and agreeing with the statement, similar to saying 'yes, yes' or 'it is true, it is true', as seen in Revelation 1:7, where Jesus says 'Yes, I am coming soon. Amen'
How can we apply this verse to our daily lives?
We can apply this verse by intentionally praising and worshiping God, and seeking to share His glory with those around us, as encouraged in Psalms 105:1, which says 'Give thanks to the LORD, call on His name; make known His deeds among the peoples'
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to you that God's name is glorious, and how can you reflect that glory in your life?
- In what ways can you contribute to filling the earth with God's glory, and what steps can you take to make that happen?
- How does the idea of God's glory being known throughout the earth impact your prayers and worship?
- What are some ways you can intentionally praise and worship God, and how can you encourage others to do the same?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 72:19
And blessed be his glorious name for ever,.... Every name of Christ is glorious in itself, and precious to his people; "like ointment poured forth", as his name Messiah, to which the allusion is in
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 72:19
Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 72:19
Heb. the whole earth shall be filled with his glory. For this may be either a prayer for or a prophecy of the spreading of the true religion in the Gentile world; which evidently relates to Christ and his kingdom.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 72:19
Psalms 72:19 And blessed [be] his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled [with] his glory; Amen, and Amen.Ver. 19. And blessed be his glorious name] Blessed and blessed; so unsatisfiable and unweariable are the saints in blessing God for a Christ; and surely God expecteth that with one mind and one mouth this should be done by all his, at all times, Romans 15:6, and that they should say to Christ, as Judges 8:22. Rule thou over us, for thou hast delivered us from the hand of Midian. Amen, and Amen]
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 72:19
Verse 19. Let the whole earth be filled with his glory] Let the Gospel-the light, the Spirit, and power of Christ, fill the world. Amen] So let it be. And Amen.] So it shall be. Hallelujah!
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 72:19
19. his glorious name] Lit. the name of his glory, as in Nehemiah 9:5. Cp the similar phrase in 1 Chronicles 29:13; Isaiah 63:14. The Name of His glory is the compendious expression for the Majesty of His Being, as it is revealed to men. and let the whole earth &c.] From Numbers 14:21. Amen, and Amen] So it is: the response of the congregation, affirming the ascription of praise on their own behalf (Psalms 106:48; Nehemiah 8:6).
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 72:19
And blessed be his glorious name for ever - The name by which he is known - referring perhaps particularly to his name “Yahweh.” Still the prayer would be, that all the names by which he is known,
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 72:19
18, 19. Blessed be the Lord—This doxology, which closes the second book of the Hebrew Psalter, is more full and rich than that which closes the first book, (Psalms 41:13,) or, indeed, any other,
Sermons on Psalms 72:19
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The Lord's Return by H.J. Vine | H.J. Vine preaches about the imminent return of Jesus Christ, emphasizing the certainty of His second coming as promised in the Bible. Believers are encouraged to eagerly anticipat |
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Glory - Part 2 by Arthur Blessitt | Arthur Blessitt preaches on the glorious nature of God, emphasizing that His glory will fill the earth as promised in Numbers 14:21 and Habakkuk 2:14. The sermon delves into the va |
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Wicked Men Useful in Their Destruction Only by Jonathan Edwards | Jonathan Edwards preaches on the importance of bringing forth fruit to God, using the analogy of a vine tree to illustrate how unfruitful individuals are like barren trees that are |
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The Kingdom of God - Part 1 by B.H. Clendennen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of being born again to truly experience the kingdom of God. It highlights the need for a genuine transformation where Christ is birthed in ind |
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Desire - Do We Want Him by David Platt | This sermon emphasizes the importance of prayer, focusing on asking God for His glory, gifts, grace, and guidance. It highlights the need for continual confession of sins, experien |
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The Kingdom of God - Part 2 by B.H. Clendennen | This sermon emphasizes the reality of the kingdom of God, where miracles happen, angels walk, and God's power is manifested on earth through His people. It highlights the call for |
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(Romans) Romans 7:1-25 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the theme of freedom from a legalistic approach to serving God. He explains that even though believers may understand the truth of being cru |