Psalm 135:19
New International Version
All you Israelites, praise the LORD; house of Aaron, praise the LORD;

New Living Translation
O Israel, praise the LORD! O priests—descendants of Aaron—praise the LORD!

English Standard Version
O house of Israel, bless the LORD! O house of Aaron, bless the LORD!

Berean Standard Bible
O house of Israel, bless the LORD; O house of Aaron, bless the LORD;

Berean Literal Bible
O House of Israel, bless YHWH; O house of Aaron, bless YHWH;

King James Bible
Bless the LORD, O house of Israel: bless the LORD, O house of Aaron:

New King James Version
Bless the LORD, O house of Israel! Bless the LORD, O house of Aaron!

New American Standard Bible
House of Israel, bless the LORD; House of Aaron, bless the LORD;

NASB 1995
O house of Israel, bless the LORD; O house of Aaron, bless the LORD;

NASB 1977
O house of Israel, bless the LORD; O house of Aaron, bless the LORD;

Legacy Standard Bible
O house of Israel, bless Yahweh; O house of Aaron, bless Yahweh;

Amplified Bible
O house of Israel, bless and praise the LORD [with gratitude]; O house of Aaron, bless the LORD;

Berean Annotated Bible
O house of Israel (he wrestles with God), bless the LORD {YHWH}; O house of Aaron (light bringer), bless the LORD;

Christian Standard Bible
House of Israel, bless the LORD! House of Aaron, bless the LORD!

Holman Christian Standard Bible
House of Israel, praise Yahweh! House of Aaron, praise Yahweh!

American Standard Version
O house of Israel, bless ye Jehovah: O house of Aaron, bless ye Jehovah:

Contemporary English Version
Everyone in Israel, come praise the LORD! All the family of Aaron

English Revised Version
O house of Israel, bless ye the LORD: O house of Aaron, bless ye the LORD:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Descendants of Israel, praise the LORD. Descendants of Aaron, praise the LORD.

Good News Translation
Praise the LORD, people of Israel; praise him, you priests of God!

International Standard Version
House of Israel, bless the LORD! House of Aaron, bless the LORD!

NET Bible
O family of Israel, praise the LORD! O family of Aaron, praise the LORD!

New Heart English Bible
House of Israel, praise the LORD. House of Aaron, praise the LORD.

Webster's Bible Translation
Bless the LORD, O house of Israel: bless the LORD, O house of Aaron:
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
O house of Israel, bless the LORD; O house of Aaron, bless the LORD;

World English Bible
House of Israel, praise Yahweh! House of Aaron, praise Yahweh!
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
O house of Israel, bless YHWH, "" O house of Aaron, bless YHWH,

Berean Literal Bible
O House of Israel, bless YHWH; O house of Aaron, bless YHWH;

Young's Literal Translation
O house of Israel, bless ye Jehovah, O house of Aaron, bless ye Jehovah,

Smith's Literal Translation
O house of Israel, bless ye Jehovah: O house of Aaron, praise ye Jehovah:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Bless the Lord, O house of Israel: bless the Lord, O house of Aaron.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Bless the Lord, O house of Israel. Bless the Lord, O house of Aaron.

New American Bible
House of Israel, bless the LORD! House of Aaron, bless the LORD!

New Revised Standard Version
O house of Israel, bless the LORD! O house of Aaron, bless the LORD!
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Bless the LORD, O house of Israel; bless the LORD, O house of Aaron;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
House of Israel, bless LORD JEHOVAH! House of Aaron, bless LORD JEHOVAH!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
O house of Israel, bless ye the LORD; O house of Aaron, bless ye the LORD;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
O house of Israel, bless ye the Lord: O house of Aaron, bless ye the Lord:

Additional Translations ...



Context
Your Name, O LORD, Endures Forever
18Those who make them become like them, as do all who trust in them. 19O house of Israel, bless the LORD; O house of Aaron, bless the LORD; 20O house of Levi, bless the LORD; you who fear the LORD, bless the LORD!…

Cross References
O house of Israel, bless the LORD;

Psalm 118:2
Let Israel say, “His loving devotion endures forever.”

Psalm 68:26
Bless God in the great congregation; bless the LORD from the fountain of Israel.

1 Chronicles 16:36
Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting.” Then all the people said, “Amen!” and “Praise the LORD!”
O house of Aaron, bless the LORD;

Psalm 118:3
Let the house of Aaron say, “His loving devotion endures forever.”

Psalm 115:10
O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield.

Psalm 134:2
Lift up your hands to the sanctuary and bless the LORD!
Psalm 115:9-11
O Israel, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield. / O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield. / You who fear the LORD, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield.

Exodus 19:5-6
Now if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, you will be My treasured possession out of all the nations—for the whole earth is Mine. / And unto Me you shall be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words that you are to speak to the Israelites.”

Deuteronomy 10:8
At that time the LORD set apart the tribe of Levi to carry the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand before the LORD to serve Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name, as they do to this day.

1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.

Numbers 3:6-10
“Bring the tribe of Levi and present them to Aaron the priest to assist him. / They are to perform duties for him and for the whole congregation before the Tent of Meeting, attending to the service of the tabernacle. / They shall take care of all the furnishings of the Tent of Meeting and fulfill obligations for the Israelites by attending to the service of the tabernacle. …

Deuteronomy 33:8-11
Concerning Levi he said: “Give Your Thummim to Levi and Your Urim to Your godly one, whom You tested at Massah and contested at the waters of Meribah. / He said of his father and mother, ‘I do not consider them.’ He disregarded his brothers and did not know his own sons, for he kept Your word and maintained Your covenant. / He will teach Your ordinances to Jacob and Your law to Israel; he will set incense before You and whole burnt offerings on Your altar. …

1 Chronicles 16:13
O offspring of His servant Israel, O sons of Jacob, His chosen ones.

Isaiah 41:8-9
“But you, O Israel, My servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, descendant of Abraham My friend— / I brought you from the ends of the earth and called you from its farthest corners. I said, ‘You are My servant.’ I have chosen and not rejected you.

Romans 9:4
the people of Israel. Theirs is the adoption as sons; theirs the divine glory and the covenants; theirs the giving of the law, the temple worship, and the promises.

Hebrews 7:26-28
Such a high priest truly befits us—One who is holy, innocent, undefiled, set apart from sinners, and exalted above the heavens. / Unlike the other high priests, He does not need to offer daily sacrifices, first for His own sins and then for the sins of the people; He sacrificed for sin once for all when He offered up Himself. / For the law appoints as high priests men who are weak; but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son, who has been made perfect forever.


Treasury of Scripture

Bless the LORD, O house of Israel: bless the LORD, O house of Aaron:

Psalm 115:9-11
O Israel, trust thou in the LORD: he is their help and their shield…

Psalm 118:1-4
O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever…

Psalm 145:10
All thy works shall praise thee, O LORD; and thy saints shall bless thee.

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Psalm 135
1. An exhortation to praise God for his mercy
5. For his power
8. For his judgments
15. The vanity of idols
19. An exhortation to bless God












O house of Israel, bless the LORD;

Israel, the descendants of Jacob, was chosen by God as His covenant people. Their history testified to His faithfulness through deliverance from Egypt, provision in the wilderness, and establishment in the promised land. They were to honor the LORD as the true God and bear witness to His rule among the nations.

Psa 118:2 Let Israel say, “His loving devotion endures forever.”
Psa 68:26 Bless God in the great congregation; bless the LORD…
1Ch 16:36 Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel,…

O house of Aaron, bless the LORD;

Aaron’s descendants served as priests, overseeing sacrifices and the worship appointed in the Law. Their position required faithful service before God and instruction for the people. As Israel’s spiritual leaders, they were especially responsible to honor the LORD whose holiness they represented in the sanctuary.

Psa 118:3 Let the house of Aaron say, “His loving devotion…
Psa 115:10 O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD! He is their help…
Psa 134:2 Lift up your hands to the sanctuary and bless the LORD!

Persons / Places / Events
1. House of Israel
Refers to the entire nation of Israel, God's chosen people, who are called to worship and praise the LORD. This encompasses all the tribes of Israel, representing the collective identity of the Israelites.

2. House of Aaron
Specifically refers to the priestly lineage within Israel. Aaron, the brother of Moses, was the first high priest, and his descendants were given the responsibility of performing the priestly duties in the tabernacle and later in the temple.

3. Praise the LORD
This is a call to worship and adoration directed towards Yahweh, the covenant-keeping God of Israel. The act of praising is central to the worship practices of the Israelites.
Teaching Points
The Call to Worship
Every believer, like the house of Israel, is called to a life of worship. Worship is not just a Sunday activity but a daily expression of our relationship with God.

Priestly Responsibility
As the house of Aaron had specific duties, believers today are called to be a "royal priesthood," serving God and others with dedication and purity.

Unity in Praise
The call to both the house of Israel and the house of Aaron signifies unity in worship. Regardless of our roles or backgrounds, we are united in our purpose to glorify God.

Generational Faithfulness
The mention of the "house" implies a generational aspect. We are encouraged to pass down the practice of praising God to future generations.

Corporate Worship
The communal call to praise highlights the importance of gathering together as a body of believers to worship God collectively.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Psalm 135:19?

2. How can we bless the Lord like "house of Israel" in Psalm 135:19?

3. What does it mean to "bless the LORD" in our daily lives?

4. How does Psalm 135:19 connect with the call to worship in Psalm 100?

5. Why is it important for "house of Levi" to bless the Lord today?

6. How can church leaders encourage congregations to "bless the LORD" consistently?

7. How does Psalm 135:19 emphasize the importance of the house of Israel in worship?

8. Why does Psalm 135:19 specifically call out the house of Aaron?

9. What historical context surrounds the call to bless the Lord in Psalm 135:19?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 135?


(19, 21) From Psalm 115:9-11, with the addition, "O house of Levi."

Verse 19. - Bless the Lord, O house of Israel. The concluding strain corresponds to the opening one, and is a simple hymn of praise. Israel generally, the priestly order, the Levites, and the devout worshippers of God, of whatever class, are called upon in succession to praise and bless Jehovah (comp. Psalm 115:9-11). Bless the Lord, O house of Aaron (see Psalm 115:10, 12; Psalm 118:3).

Psalm 135:19 calls both the nation (“house of Israel”) and its spiritual leaders (“house of Aaron”) to bless the LORD. The whole community must respond to God’s past and present mercies, while those entrusted with priestly duties bear a distinct obligation to lead by example. Together they illustrate that everyone—from the ordinary Israelite to the high priest—is summoned to exalt the LORD for His unfailing love and mighty acts.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
O house
בֵּ֣ית (bêṯ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004: A house

of Israel,
יִ֭שְׂרָאֵל (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

praise
בָּרֲכ֣וּ (bā·ră·ḵū)
Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse

the LORD;
יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

O house
בֵּ֥ית (bêṯ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004: A house

of Aaron,
אַ֝הֲרֹ֗ן (’a·hă·rōn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 175: Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses

praise
בָּרֲכ֥וּ (bā·ră·ḵū)
Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse

the LORD;
יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel


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