Apologetics Bible

Psalms 135:1

Hebrew

הַלְלוּ יָהּ ׀ הַֽלְלוּ אֶת־שֵׁם יְהוָה הֽ͏ַלְלוּ עַבְדֵי יְהוָֽה׃

halelv-yah- -halelv-'et-shem-yehvah-halelv-'avedey-yehvah

KJV: Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the name of the LORD; praise him, O ye servants of the LORD.

AKJV: Praise you the LORD. Praise you the name of the LORD; praise him, O you servants of the LORD.

ASV: Praise ye Jehovah.

YLT: Praise ye Jah! Praise ye the name of Jehovah, Praise, ye servants of Jehovah,

Exposition: Psalms 135:1 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the name of the LORD; praise him, O ye servants of the LORD.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Psalms 135:2

Hebrew

שֶׁעֹֽמְדִים בְּבֵית יְהוָה בְּחַצְרוֹת בֵּית אֱלֹהֵֽינוּ׃

she'omediym-veveyt-yehvah-vechatzervot-veyt-'eloheynv

KJV: Ye that stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God,

AKJV: You that stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God.

ASV: Ye that stand in the house of Jehovah,

YLT: Who are standing in the house of Jehovah, In the courts of the house of our God.

Exposition: Psalms 135:2 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Ye that stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Psalms 135:3

Hebrew

הַֽלְלוּ־יָהּ כִּי־טוֹב יְהוָה זַמְּרוּ לִשְׁמוֹ כִּי נָעִֽים׃

halelv-yah-khiy-tvov-yehvah-zamerv-lishemvo-khiy-na'iym

KJV: Praise the LORD; for the LORD is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant.

AKJV: Praise the LORD; for the LORD is good: sing praises to his name; for it is pleasant.

ASV: Praise ye Jehovah; for Jehovah is good:

YLT: Praise ye Jah! for Jehovah is good, Sing praise to His name, for it is pleasant.

Exposition: Psalms 135:3 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Praise the LORD; for the LORD is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Psalms 135:4

Hebrew

כִּֽי־יַעֲקֹב בָּחַר לוֹ יָהּ יִשְׂרָאֵל לִסְגֻלָּתֽוֹ׃

khiy-ya'aqov-vachar-lvo-yah-yishera'el-lisegulatvo

KJV: For the LORD hath chosen Jacob unto himself, and Israel for his peculiar treasure.

AKJV: For the LORD has chosen Jacob to himself, and Israel for his peculiar treasure.

ASV: For Jehovah hath chosen Jacob unto himself,

YLT: For Jacob hath Jah chosen for Himself, Israel for His peculiar treasure.

Exposition: Psalms 135:4 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For the LORD hath chosen Jacob unto himself, and Israel for his peculiar treasure.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Psalms 135:5

Hebrew

כִּי אֲנִי יָדַעְתִּי כִּי־גָדוֹל יְהוָה וַאֲדֹנֵינוּ מִכָּל־אֱלֹהִֽים׃

khiy-'aniy-yada'etiy-khiy-gadvol-yehvah-va'adoneynv-mikhal-'elohiym

KJV: For I know that the LORD is great, and that our Lord is above all gods.

AKJV: For I know that the LORD is great, and that our Lord is above all gods.

ASV: For I know that Jehovah is great,

YLT: For I have known that great is Jehovah, Yea, our Lord is above all gods.

Exposition: Psalms 135:5 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For I know that the LORD is great, and that our Lord is above all gods.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Psalms 135:6

Hebrew

כֹּל אֲשֶׁר־חָפֵץ יְהוָה עָשָׂה בַּשָּׁמַיִם וּבָאָרֶץ בַּיַּמִּים וְכָל־תְּהוֹמֽוֹת׃

khol-'asher-chafetz-yehvah-'ashah-vashamayim-vva'aretz-vayamiym-vekhal-tehvomvot

KJV: Whatsoever the LORD pleased, that did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places.

AKJV: Whatever the LORD pleased, that did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places.

ASV: Whatsoever Jehovah pleased, that hath he done,

YLT: All that Jehovah pleased He hath done, In the heavens and in earth, In the seas and all deep places,

Exposition: Psalms 135:6 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Whatsoever the LORD pleased, that did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Psalms 135:7

Hebrew

מַֽעֲלֶה נְשִׂאִים מִקְצֵה הָאָרֶץ בְּרָקִים לַמָּטָר עָשָׂה מֽוֹצֵא־רוּחַ מֵאֽוֹצְרוֹתָֽיו׃

ma'aleh-neshi'iym-miqetzeh-ha'aretz-veraqiym-lamatar-'ashah-mvotze'-rvcha-me'votzervotayv

KJV: He causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth; he maketh lightnings for the rain; he bringeth the wind out of his treasuries.

AKJV: He causes the vapors to ascend from the ends of the earth; he makes lightning for the rain; he brings the wind out of his treasuries.

ASV: Who causeth the vapors to ascend from the ends of the earth;

YLT: Causing vapours to ascend from the end of the earth, Lightnings for the rain He hath made, Bringing forth wind from His treasures.

Exposition: Psalms 135:7 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'He causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth; he maketh lightnings for the rain; he bringeth the wind out of his treasuries.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Psalms 135:8

Hebrew

שֶֽׁהִכָּה בְּכוֹרֵי מִצְרָיִם מֵאָדָם עַד־בְּהֵמָֽה׃

shehikhah-vekhvorey-mitzerayim-me'adam-'ad-vehemah

KJV: Who smote the firstborn of Egypt, both of man and beast.

AKJV: Who smote the firstborn of Egypt, both of man and beast.

ASV: Who smote the first-born of Egypt,

YLT: Who smote the first-born of Egypt, From man unto beast.

Exposition: Psalms 135:8 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Who smote the firstborn of Egypt, both of man and beast.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Psalms 135:9

Hebrew

שָׁלַח ׀ אֹתוֹת וּמֹפְתִים בְּתוֹכֵכִי מִצְרָיִם בְּפַרְעֹה וּבְכָל־עֲבָדָֽיו׃

shalach- -'otvot-vmofetiym-vetvokhekhiy-mitzerayim-vefare'oh-vvekhal-'avadayv

KJV: Who sent tokens and wonders into the midst of thee, O Egypt, upon Pharaoh, and upon all his servants.

AKJV: Who sent tokens and wonders into the middle of you, O Egypt, on Pharaoh, and on all his servants.

ASV: Who sent signs and wonders into the midst of thee, O Egypt,

YLT: He sent tokens and wonders into thy midst, O Egypt, On Pharaoh and on all his servants.

Exposition: Psalms 135:9 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Who sent tokens and wonders into the midst of thee, O Egypt, upon Pharaoh, and upon all his servants.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Psalms 135:10

Hebrew

שֶֽׁהִכָּה גּוֹיִם רַבִּים וְהָרַג מְלָכִים עֲצוּמִֽים׃

shehikhah-gvoyim-raviym-veharag-melakhiym-'atzvmiym

KJV: Who smote great nations, and slew mighty kings;

AKJV: Who smote great nations, and slew mighty kings;

ASV: Who smote many nations,

YLT: Who smote many nations, and slew strong kings,

Exposition: Psalms 135:10 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Who smote great nations, and slew mighty kings;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Psalms 135:11

Hebrew

לְסִיחוֹן ׀ מֶלֶךְ הָאֱמֹרִי וּלְעוֹג מֶלֶךְ הַבָּשָׁן וּלְכֹל מַמְלְכוֹת כְּנָֽעַן׃

lesiychvon- -melekhe-ha'emoriy-vle'vog-melekhe-havashan-vlekhol-mamelekhvot-khena'an

KJV: Sihon king of the Amorites, and Og king of Bashan, and all the kingdoms of Canaan:

AKJV: Sihon king of the Amorites, and Og king of Bashan, and all the kingdoms of Canaan:

ASV: Sihon king of the Amorites,

YLT: Even Sihon king of the Amorite, And Og king of Bashan, And all kingdoms of Canaan.

Exposition: Psalms 135:11 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Sihon king of the Amorites, and Og king of Bashan, and all the kingdoms of Canaan:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Psalms 135:12

Hebrew

וְנָתַן אַרְצָם נַחֲלָה נַחֲלָה לְיִשְׂרָאֵל עַמּֽוֹ׃

venatan-'aretzam-nachalah-nachalah-leyishera'el-'amvo

KJV: And gave their land for an heritage, an heritage unto Israel his people.

AKJV: And gave their land for an heritage, an heritage to Israel his people.

ASV: And gave their land for a heritage,

YLT: And He gave their land an inheritance, An inheritance to Israel His people,

Exposition: Psalms 135:12 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And gave their land for an heritage, an heritage unto Israel his people.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Psalms 135:13

Hebrew

יְהוָה שִׁמְךָ לְעוֹלָם יְהוָה זִכְרְךָ לְדֹר־וָדֹֽר׃

yehvah-shimekha-le'volam-yehvah-zikherekha-ledor-vador

KJV: Thy name, O LORD, endureth for ever; and thy memorial, O LORD, throughout all generations.

AKJV: Your name, O LORD, endures for ever; and your memorial, O LORD, throughout all generations.

ASV: Thy name, O Jehovah, endurethfor ever;

YLT: O Jehovah, Thy name is to the age, O Jehovah, Thy memorial to all generations.

Exposition: Psalms 135:13 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Thy name, O LORD, endureth for ever; and thy memorial, O LORD, throughout all generations.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Psalms 135:14

Hebrew

כִּֽי־יָדִין יְהוָה עַמּוֹ וְעַל־עֲבָדָיו יִתְנֶחָֽם׃

khiy-yadiyn-yehvah-'amvo-ve'al-'avadayv-yitenecham

KJV: For the LORD will judge his people, and he will repent himself concerning his servants.

AKJV: For the LORD will judge his people, and he will repent himself concerning his servants.

ASV: For Jehovah will judge his people,

YLT: For Jehovah doth judge His people, And for His servants comforteth Himself.

Exposition: Psalms 135:14 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For the LORD will judge his people, and he will repent himself concerning his servants.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Psalms 135:15

Hebrew

עֲצַבֵּי הַגּוֹיִם כֶּסֶף וְזָהָב מַעֲשֵׂה יְדֵי אָדָֽם׃

'atzavey-hagvoyim-khesef-vezahav-ma'asheh-yedey-'adam

KJV: The idols of the heathen are silver and gold, the work of men’s hands.

AKJV: The idols of the heathen are silver and gold, the work of men’s hands.

ASV: The idols of the nations are silver and gold,

YLT: The idols of the nations are silver and gold, Work of the hands of man.

Exposition: Psalms 135:15 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The idols of the heathen are silver and gold, the work of men’s hands.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Psalms 135:16

Hebrew

פֶּֽה־לָהֶם וְלֹא יְדַבֵּרוּ עֵינַיִם לָהֶם וְלֹא יִרְאֽוּ׃

feh-lahem-velo'-yedaverv-'eynayim-lahem-velo'-yire'v

KJV: They have mouths, but they speak not; eyes have they, but they see not;

AKJV: They have mouths, but they speak not; eyes have they, but they see not;

ASV: They have mouths, but they speak not;

YLT: A mouth they have, and they speak not, Eyes they have, and they see not,

Exposition: Psalms 135:16 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'They have mouths, but they speak not; eyes have they, but they see not;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Psalms 135:17

Hebrew

אָזְנַיִם לָהֶם וְלֹא יַאֲזִינוּ אַף אֵין־יֶשׁ־רוּחַ בְּפִיהֶֽם׃

'azenayim-lahem-velo'-ya'aziynv-'af-'eyn-yesh-rvcha-vefiyhem

KJV: They have ears, but they hear not; neither is there any breath in their mouths.

AKJV: They have ears, but they hear not; neither is there any breath in their mouths.

ASV: They have ears, but they hear not;

YLT: Ears they have, and they give not ear, Nose--there is no breath in their mouth!

Exposition: Psalms 135:17 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'They have ears, but they hear not; neither is there any breath in their mouths.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Psalms 135:18

Hebrew

כְּמוֹהֶם יִהְיוּ עֹשֵׂיהֶם כֹּל אֲשֶׁר־בֹּטֵחַ בָּהֶֽם׃

khemvohem-yiheyv-'osheyhem-khol-'asher-votecha-vahem

KJV: They that make them are like unto them: so is every one that trusteth in them.

AKJV: They that make them are like to them: so is every one that trusts in them.

ASV: They that make them shall be like unto them;

YLT: Like them are their makers, Every one who is trusting in them.

Exposition: Psalms 135:18 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'They that make them are like unto them: so is every one that trusteth in them.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Psalms 135:19

Hebrew

בֵּית יִשְׂרָאֵל בָּרֲכוּ אֶת־יְהוָה בֵּית אַהֲרֹן בָּרֲכוּ אֶת־יְהוָֽה׃

veyt-yishera'el-varakhv-'et-yehvah-veyt-'aharon-varakhv-'et-yehvah

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

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

ASV: O house of Israel, bless ye Jehovah:

YLT: O house of Israel, bless ye Jehovah, O house of Aaron, bless ye Jehovah,

Exposition: Psalms 135:19 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Bless the LORD, O house of Israel: bless the LORD, O house of Aaron:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Psalms 135:20

Hebrew

בֵּית הַלֵּוִי בָּרֲכוּ אֶת־יְהוָה יִֽרְאֵי יְהוָה בָּרֲכוּ אֶת־יְהוָֽה׃

veyt-haleviy-varakhv-'et-yehvah-yire'ey-yehvah-varakhv-'et-yehvah

KJV: Bless the LORD, O house of Levi: ye that fear the LORD, bless the LORD.

AKJV: Bless the LORD, O house of Levi: you that fear the LORD, bless the LORD.

ASV: O house of Levi, bless ye Jehovah:

YLT: O house of Levi, bless ye Jehovah, Those fearing Jehovah, bless ye Jehovah.

Exposition: Psalms 135:20 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Bless the LORD, O house of Levi: ye that fear the LORD, bless the LORD.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Psalms 135:21

Hebrew

בָּרוּךְ יְהוָה ׀ מִצִיּוֹן שֹׁכֵן יְֽרוּשָׁלִָם הַֽלְלוּ־יָֽהּ׃

varvkhe-yehvah- -mitziyvon-shokhen-yervshaliam-halelv-yah

KJV: Blessed be the LORD out of Zion, which dwelleth at Jerusalem. Praise ye the LORD.

AKJV: Blessed be the LORD out of Zion, which dwells at Jerusalem. Praise you the LORD.

ASV: Blessed be Jehovah out of Zion,

YLT: Blessed is Jehovah from Zion, Inhabiting Jerusalem--praise ye Jah!

Exposition: Psalms 135:21 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Blessed be the LORD out of Zion, which dwelleth at Jerusalem. Praise ye the LORD.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.