New International VersionPraise be to his glorious name forever; may the whole earth be filled with his glory. Amen and Amen.
New Living TranslationPraise his glorious name forever! Let the whole earth be filled with his glory. Amen and amen!
English Standard VersionBlessed be his glorious name forever; may the whole earth be filled with his glory! Amen and Amen!
Berean Standard BibleAnd blessed be His glorious name forever; may all the earth be filled with His glory. Amen and amen.
King James BibleAnd blessed be his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with his glory; Amen, and Amen.
New King James VersionAnd blessed be His glorious name forever! And let the whole earth be filled with His glory. Amen and Amen.
New American Standard BibleAnd blessed be His glorious name forever; And may the whole earth be filled with His glory. Amen and Amen.
NASB 1995And blessed be His glorious name forever; And may the whole earth be filled with His glory. Amen, and Amen.
NASB 1977And blessed be His glorious name forever; And may the whole earth be filled with His glory. Amen, and Amen.
Legacy Standard BibleAnd blessed be His glorious name forever; And may the whole earth be filled with His glory. Amen, and Amen.
Amplified BibleBlessed be His glorious name forever; And may the whole earth be filled with His glory. Amen and Amen.
Christian Standard BibleBlessed be his glorious name forever; the whole earth is filled with his glory. Amen and amen.
Holman Christian Standard BibleMay His glorious name be praised forever; the whole earth is filled with His glory. Amen and amen.
American Standard VersionAnd blessed be his glorious name for ever; And let the whole earth be filled with his glory. Amen, and Amen.
Contemporary English VersionWe will always praise your glorious name. Let your glory be seen everywhere on earth. Amen and amen.
English Revised VersionAnd blessed be his glorious name for ever; and let the whole earth be filled with his glory. Amen, and Amen.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationThanks be to his glorious name forever. May the whole earth be filled with his glory. Amen and amen!
Good News TranslationPraise his glorious name forever! May his glory fill the whole world. Amen! Amen!
International Standard VersionAnd blessed be his glorious name forever, and may the whole earth be filled with his glory. Amen and amen!
NET BibleHis glorious name deserves praise forevermore! May his majestic splendor fill the whole earth! We agree! We agree!
New Heart English BibleBlessed be his glorious name forever. Let the whole earth be filled with his glory. Amen and amen.
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd blessed be his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with his glory; Amen, and amen. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd blessed be His glorious name forever; may all the earth be filled with His glory. Amen and amen.
World English BibleBlessed be his glorious name forever! Let the whole earth be filled with his glory! Amen and amen. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd blessed [is] the Name of His glory for all time, "" And the whole earth is filled [with] His glory. Amen and amen!
Young's Literal Translation And blessed is the Name of His honour to the age, And the whole earth is filled with His honour. Amen, and amen!
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd praised be the name of his glory forever; and his glory shall fill all the earth. Amen and Amen. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd blessed be the name of his majesty for ever: and the whole earth shall be filled with his majesty. So be it. So be it.
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd blessed is the name of his majesty in eternity. And all the earth will be filled with his majesty. Amen. Amen.
New American Bible
Blessed be his glorious name forever; may he fill all the earth with his glory. Amen and amen.
New Revised Standard Version
Blessed be his glorious name forever; may his glory fill the whole earth. Amen and Amen.Translations from Aramaic Lamsa Bible
And blessed be his glorious name for ever; and let the whole earth be filled with his glory. Amen and Amen.
Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And blessed is his honorable name to eternity! Let his honor fill all the Earth! Amen and amen!OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917
And blessed be His glorious name for ever; And let the whole earth be filled with His glory. Amen, and Amen.
Brenton Septuagint Translation
And blessed is his glorious name for ever, even for ever and ever: and all the earth shall be filled with his glory. So be it, so be it.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Endow the King with Your Justice… 18Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds. 19And blessedbe His gloriousnameforever;may allthe earthbe filledwith His glory.Amenand amen.20Thus conclude the prayers of David son of Jesse.…
Cross References Revelation 5:13And 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!”
Isaiah 6:3And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.”
Habakkuk 2:14For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD as the waters cover the sea.
Numbers 14:21“Yet as surely as I live and as surely as the whole earth is filled with the glory of the LORD,
Ephesians 3:21to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
Isaiah 11:9They 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.
Philippians 2:10-11that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Revelation 19:1After this I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude in heaven, shouting: “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God!
Isaiah 42:10-12Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise from the ends of the earth—you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it, you islands, and all who dwell in them. / Let the desert and its cities raise their voices; let the villages of Kedar cry aloud. Let the people of Sela sing for joy; let them cry out from the mountaintops. / Let them give glory to the LORD and declare His praise in the islands.
Romans 11:36For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen.
Revelation 15:4Who will not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before You, for Your righteous acts have been revealed.”
Isaiah 24:14-16They raise their voices, they shout for joy; from the west they proclaim the majesty of the LORD. / Therefore glorify the LORD in the east. Extol the name of the LORD, the God of Israel in the islands of the sea. / From the ends of the earth we hear singing: “Glory to the Righteous One.” But I said, “I am wasting away! I am wasting away! Woe is me.” The treacherous betray; the treacherous deal in treachery.
1 Chronicles 16:31-34Let the heavens be glad, and the earth rejoice. Let them say among the nations, ‘The LORD reigns!’ / Let the sea resound, and all that fills it; let the fields exult, and all that is in them. / Then the trees of the forest will sing for joy before the LORD, for He is coming to judge the earth. ...
Revelation 7:12saying, “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength be to our God forever and ever! Amen.”
Isaiah 60:1-3Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. / For behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you, and His glory will appear over you. / Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.
Treasury of Scripture And blessed be his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with his glory; Amen, and Amen. blessed Nehemiah 9:5
Then the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabniah, Sherebiah, Hodijah, Shebaniah,and Pethahiah, said, Stand upand bless the LORD your God for ever and ever: and blessed be thy glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise. Revelation 5:13
And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power,be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever. and let Numbers 14:21
Butas trulyas I live, all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the LORD. Isaiah 6:3
And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy,is the LORD of hosts: the whole earthis full of his glory. Isaiah 11:9
They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain: for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea. Amen Psalm 41:13
Blessedbe the LORD God of Israel from everlasting, and to everlasting. Amen, and Amen. Psalm 89:52
Blessedbe the LORD for evermore. Amen, and Amen. Numbers 5:22
And this water that causeth the curse shall go into thy bowels, to makethy belly to swell, andthy thigh to rot: And the woman shall say, Amen, amen. Jump to Previous AgeAmenBlessedEarthFillFilledForeverFullGloriousGloryHonourNoblePraiseWholeJump to Next AgeAmenBlessedEarthFillFilledForeverFullGloriousGloryHonourNoblePraiseWholePsalm 72 1.David, praying for Solomon, shows the goodness and glory of God's kingdom18.He blessed GodAnd blessed be His glorious name forever;This phrase emphasizes the eternal nature of God's glory and the importance of His name. In biblical times, a name was more than just an identifier; it represented the character and essence of a person. God's name is often associated with His attributes, such as holiness, power, and love. The call to bless His name forever reflects the perpetual worship and reverence due to God. This aligns with the biblical theme of God's eternal reign, as seen in passages like Exodus 3:14, where God reveals Himself as "I AM," indicating His timeless existence. The idea of blessing God's name is also found in the Lord's Prayer ( Matthew 6:9), where Jesus teaches His disciples to hallow God's name. may all the earth be filled with His glory.
This phrase expresses a prophetic vision of God's glory covering the earth, reminiscent of the promise inHabakkuk 2:14, which states that "the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea." It reflects the ultimate fulfillment of God's kingdom on earth, where His presence and majesty are recognized universally. This vision is also echoed in the New Testament, particularly inRevelation 21:23, where the glory of God illuminates the New Jerusalem. The phrase suggests a future hope where God's glory is not confined to Israel but extends to all nations, fulfilling the Abrahamic covenant that through his offspring, all nations would be blessed (Genesis 12:3). Amen and amen.
The repetition of "amen" serves as a strong affirmation of the preceding statements. "Amen" is a Hebrew word meaning "truly" or "so be it," and its use here underscores the certainty and earnestness of the prayer. In biblical literature, repetition is often used for emphasis, indicating the importance and truth of the declaration. This double "amen" is found in other scriptural contexts, such as in the Psalms and the teachings of Jesus, who often used "verily, verily" (translated from "amen, amen") to emphasize the truth of His words (John 5:24). The use of "amen" at the conclusion of prayers and doxologies signifies agreement and trust in God's promises and the fulfillment of His divine will. Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonTraditionally attributed as the author of Psalm 72, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom and wealth. This psalm is often seen as a prayer for his reign and a foreshadowing of the Messianic kingdom. 2. DavidKing David, Solomon's father, is often associated with the Psalms. Psalm 72 is sometimes considered a prayer of David for his son Solomon. 3. IsraelThe nation of Israel is the primary context for the psalm, reflecting the hope for a righteous and prosperous reign that would bless the entire earth. 4. MessiahThe psalm is seen as prophetic, pointing to the ultimate reign of the Messiah, who will fulfill the prayer for a kingdom filled with God's glory. 5. EarthThe psalm envisions a time when the entire earth will be filled with God's glory, indicating a universal scope of God's kingdom. Teaching Points The Eternal Nature of God's GloryGod's name and glory are eternal, transcending time and human history. Believers are called to live in a way that reflects and honors His eternal glory. The Universal Scope of God's KingdomThe prayer for the earth to be filled with God's glory points to the universal reign of Christ. Christians are encouraged to participate in spreading the gospel to all nations. The Power of Blessing and PraiseThe psalm emphasizes the importance of blessing God's name. Regular praise and worship should be integral to a believer's life, acknowledging God's sovereignty and goodness. The Role of Prayer in God's PlanJust as the psalm is a prayer for a righteous reign, believers are reminded of the power of prayer in seeking God's will and kingdom on earth. The Assurance of God's PromisesThe double "Amen" signifies certainty and trust in God's promises. Christians can have confidence in God's faithfulness to fulfill His word. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 72
What defines a joyful noise?
Deuteronomy 4:19 forbids worship of celestial bodies--how does this align with modern astronomy's discoveries and our scientific understanding of the cosmos?
Psalm 112:3 declares that the righteous will enjoy wealth and riches; how does this reconcile with devout individuals who remain poor and persecuted throughout history?
In Psalm 19:4-6, how does the notion of a 'tent for the sun' align with current astronomical understanding of Earth's motion around the sun?
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew And blessedוּבָר֤וּךְ ׀(ū·ḇā·rūḵ)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular
Strong's 1288:To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse[be] His gloriousכְּבוֹד֗וֹ(kə·ḇō·w·ḏōw)Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3519:Weight, splendor, copiousnessnameשֵׁ֥ם(šêm)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 8034:A nameforever;לְע֫וֹלָ֥ם(lə·‘ō·w·lām)Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5769:Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, alwaysmay allכֹּ֥ל(kōl)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605:The whole, all, any, everythe earthהָאָ֗רֶץ(hā·’ā·reṣ)Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776:Earth, landbe filledוְיִמָּלֵ֣א(wə·yim·mā·lê)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4390:To fill, be full ofwith His glory.כְ֭בוֹדוֹ(ḵə·ḇō·w·ḏōw)Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3519:Weight, splendor, copiousnessAmenאָ֘מֵ֥ן ׀(’ā·mên)Adverb
Strong's 543:Sure, faithfulness, trulyand amen.וְאָמֵֽן׃(wə·’ā·mên)Conjunctive waw | Adverb
Strong's 543:Sure, faithfulness, truly
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