Psalms 115:10
Psalms 115:10 in Multiple Translations
O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield.
O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD: he is their help and their shield.
O house of Aaron, trust ye in Jehovah: He is their help and their shield.
O house of Aaron, have faith in the Lord: he is their help and their breastplate.
Descendants of Aaron, trust in the Lord! He is the one who helps you and protects you.
O house of Aaron, trust ye in the Lord: for he is their helpe and their shielde.
O house of Aaron, trust in Jehovah, 'Their help and their shield [is] He.'
House of Aaron, trust in the LORD! He is their help and their shield.
O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD: he is their help and their shield.
In the courts of the house of the Lord, in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem.
You priests [MTY], trust in Yahweh! He is the one who helps you and protects you like [MET] a shield.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 115:10
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Psalms 115:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בֵּ֣ית
אַ֭הֲרֹן
בִּטְח֣וּ
בַ/יהוָ֑ה
עֶזְרָ֖/ם
וּ/מָגִנָּ֣/ם
הֽוּא
בֵּ֣ית
bayith
H1004
place
N-ms
אַ֭הֲרֹן
ʼAhărôwn
H175
Aaron
N-proper
בִּטְח֣וּ
bâṭach
H982
to trust
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
בַ/יהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
Prep | N-proper
עֶזְרָ֖/ם
ʻêzer
H5828
helper
N-ms | Suff
וּ/מָגִנָּ֣/ם
mâgên
H4043
shield
Conj | N-cs | Suff
הֽוּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 115:10
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.
אַ֭הֲרֹן
ʼAhărôwn
H175
"Aaron"
N-proper
Aaron was the brother of Moses and the first high priest of the Israelites. He was a leader in the Exodus from Egypt and played a key role in the early history of the Israelites. His story is told in Exodus and Leviticus.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.4.14; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Moses (H4872) and Miriam (H4813); married to Elisheba (H0472); father of: Nadab (H5070), Abihu (H0030), Eleazar (H0499) and Ithamar (H0385) Also named: Aarōn (Ἀαρών "Aaron" G0002) § Aaron = "light bringer" brother of Moses, a Levite and the first high priest
Usage: Occurs in 328 OT verses. KJV: Aaron. See also: Exodus 4:14; Exodus 34:31; Numbers 3:39.
בִּטְח֣וּ
bâṭach
H982
"to trust"
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
To trust means to have confidence or faith in something or someone, like the Israelites trusting in God to lead them through the desert, as seen in Psalm 23.
Definition: 1) to trust 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to trust, trust in 1a2) to have confidence, be confident 1a3) to be bold 1a4) to be secure 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to trust, make secure 2) (TWOT) to feel safe, be careless
Usage: Occurs in 117 OT verses. KJV: be bold (confident, secure, sure), careless (one, woman), put confidence, (make to) hope, (put, make to) trust. See also: Deuteronomy 28:52; Psalms 118:8; Psalms 4:6.
בַ/יהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
Prep | 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.
עֶזְרָ֖/ם
ʻêzer
H5828
"helper"
N-ms | Suff
A helper or one who provides aid is the meaning of this word, used to describe someone who assists or supports others. It is used in the Psalms to express gratitude for God's help and in the book of Isaiah to describe God's aid to his people.
Definition: 1) help, succour 1a) help, succour 1b) one who helps
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: help. See also: Genesis 2:18; Psalms 115:9; Psalms 20:3.
וּ/מָגִנָּ֣/ם
mâgên
H4043
"shield"
Conj | N-cs | Suff
A shield in biblical times, this word also symbolizes protection, like God being a shield to those who trust in Him, as seen in Psalm 3:3. It can also refer to a ruler or leader who defends their people.
Definition: shield, buckler
Usage: Occurs in 60 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] armed, buckler, defence, ruler, [phrase] scale, shield. See also: Genesis 15:1; Psalms 33:20; Psalms 3:4.
הֽוּא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
Study Notes — Psalms 115:10
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- Psalms 115:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 115:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 115:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 115:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 115:10
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 115:10
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 115:10
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 115:10
- Sermons on Psalms 115:10
Context — To Your Name Be the Glory
8Those who make them become like them, as do all who trust in them.
9O Israel, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield.
10O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield.
11You who fear the LORD, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield. 12The LORD is mindful of us; He will bless us. He will bless the house of Israel; He will bless the house of Aaron;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 118:3 | Let the house of Aaron say, “His loving devotion endures forever.” |
| 2 | Numbers 18:7 | But only you and your sons shall attend to your priesthood for everything concerning the altar and what is inside the veil, and you are to perform that service. I am giving you the work of the priesthood as a gift, but any outsider who comes near the sanctuary must be put to death.” |
| 3 | Exodus 28:1 | “Next, have your brother Aaron brought to you from among the Israelites, along with his sons Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, to serve Me as priests. |
| 4 | Numbers 16:40 | just as the LORD commanded him through Moses. This was to be a reminder to the Israelites that no outsider who is not a descendant of Aaron should approach to offer incense before the LORD, lest he become like Korah and his followers. |
| 5 | Numbers 16:5 | Then he said to Korah and all his followers, “Tomorrow morning the LORD will reveal who belongs to Him and who is holy, and He will bring that person near to Himself. The one He chooses, He will bring near to Himself. |
Psalms 115:10 Summary
[Psalms 115:10 is a reminder to trust in the LORD, just like the house of Aaron, because He is our help and shield. This means that we can rely on Him to protect and care for us, no matter what challenges we face. As it says in Psalms 23:4, 'even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff comfort me.' We can have confidence in the LORD's power and goodness, and trust Him to be our shield and helper, just like it says in Deuteronomy 33:29.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to trust in the LORD as mentioned in Psalms 115:10?
Trusting in the LORD means having faith in His power and goodness, as seen in Psalms 23:4, where it says 'even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff comfort me.', and also in Proverbs 3:5 which says 'Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding'
Who is the house of Aaron being addressed in this verse?
The house of Aaron refers to the priestly family in the Old Testament, descended from Aaron, the brother of Moses, as mentioned in Exodus 4:14, and their role was to serve as spiritual leaders and intermediaries between God and the people of Israel
What is the significance of the LORD being our help and shield?
The LORD being our help and shield means that He is our protector and defender, as mentioned in Psalms 28:7, which says 'The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me'
How can we apply the message of Psalms 115:10 to our lives today?
We can apply the message of Psalms 115:10 by putting our trust in the LORD, just like the house of Aaron, and recognizing that He is our help and shield, as mentioned in Deuteronomy 33:29, which says 'Blessed are you, Israel! Who is like you, a people saved by the LORD? He is your shield and helper and your glorious sword'
Is the command to trust in the LORD only for the house of Aaron or for all believers?
The command to trust in the LORD is not only for the house of Aaron, but for all believers, as seen in the surrounding verses, Psalms 115:9 and Psalms 115:11, which address Israel and those who fear the LORD, respectively
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I am not fully trusting in the LORD, and how can I surrender them to Him?
- How can I practically demonstrate my trust in the LORD as my help and shield, just like the house of Aaron?
- In what ways has the LORD been my help and shield in the past, and how can I thank Him for His faithfulness?
- What are some things that I am fearing or worrying about, and how can I cast those cares on the LORD, knowing that He is my shield and helper?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 115:10
O house of Aaron, trust in the Lord,.... The family of the tribe of Levi, that was separated from the rest, to minister in the priest's office, to offer gifts and sacrifices for the people, and to
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 115:10
O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD: he is their help and their shield. O house of Aaron, trust in the Lord. The ministers of the sanctuary, as being the spiritual guides of the people, should lead the way in trusting in the Lord.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 115:10
You priests and Levites proceeding from Aaron, or related to him, who have special reason and many obligations to do it, who have a more distinct knowledge of God, which is the foundation of trust, , and who are to be both instructors of and examples to the people in this as well as in other duties.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 115:10
Psalms 115:10 O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD: he [is] their help and their shield.Ver. 10 O house of Aaron, trust in the Lord] Ministers must be patterns to others of depending upon God, and living by faith; as did Mr Bradshaw, Mr Lancaster, and many other famous preachers of latter times, whom God inured to a dependence from day to day upon his providence for provisions; and (as a grave man of God sometimes said, whereas many others have, and eat their bread stale) these received their bread and ate it daily new from his holy hand.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 115:10
Verse 10. O house of Aaron] All the different classes of the priesthood.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 115:10
9–13. An exhortation to Israel to trust Jehovah, Who will surely bless His people.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 115:10
O house of Aaron ... - Ministers of religion; descendants of Aaron. His family was consecrated to the various services of the sanctuary.
Sermons on Psalms 115:10
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The Order Appointed by God by Clement of Rome | Clement of Rome emphasizes the importance of following God's commands in an orderly and timely manner, specifically in presenting offerings and performing services to Him. He highl |
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(K-Char-03) Strange Fire by Art Katz | In this sermon transcript, T. Austin Sparks discusses the concept of false life and false fire. He emphasizes the difference between spiritual eternal life and soul life, stating t |
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A Touch From God - Part 2 by David Wilkerson | This sermon emphasizes the importance of responding to God's call to come up and come out, using Moses as an example of someone who drew near to God and pursued a life of prayer. I |
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(Exodus) Exodus 28:1-3 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of seeing God in everything, including the instructions given in the Bible. The speaker compares the Bible to a picture book, |
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The Cost of Worship by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the humility and simplicity of Jesus Christ. He compares Jesus to the apostle Paul, who often said "finally" but continued to write more cha |
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Aaron & His Sons: The Holy Priesthood by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the qualities of a man after God's own heart. He emphasizes the importance of being what God wants us to be, a man in Christ, in order for God |
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Money, Mules and Travel by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of reaching out to the lost and sharing the message of salvation. He highlights that the purpose of the church is to bring pe |