Psalms 115:12
Psalms 115:12 in Multiple Translations
The LORD is mindful of us; He will bless us. He will bless the house of Israel; He will bless the house of Aaron;
The LORD hath been mindful of us: he will bless us; he will bless the house of Israel; he will bless the house of Aaron.
Jehovah hath been mindful of us; he will bless us: He will bless the house of Israel; He will bless the house of Aaron.
The Lord has kept us in mind and will give us his blessing; he will send blessings on the house of Israel and on the house of Aaron.
The Lord keeps us in mind and will be good to us. He will bless Israel, he will bless the descendants of Aaron.
The Lord hath bene mindfull of vs: he will blesse, he will blesse the house of Israel, he will blesse the house of Aaron.
Jehovah hath remembered us, He blesseth, He blesseth the house of Israel, He blesseth the house of Aaron,
The LORD remembers us. He will bless us. He will bless the house of Israel. He will bless the house of Aaron.
The LORD hath been mindful of us: he will bless us ; he will bless the house of Israel; he will bless the house of Aaron.
Yahweh has not forgotten us; he will bless us Israeli people [MTY]! He will bless the priests,
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 115:12
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Psalms 115:12 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יְהוָה֮
זְכָרָ֪/נוּ
יְבָ֫רֵ֥ךְ
יְ֭בָרֵךְ
אֶת
בֵּ֣ית
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
יְ֝בָרֵ֗ךְ
אֶת
בֵּ֥ית
אַהֲרֹֽן
יְהוָה֮
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
זְכָרָ֪/נוּ
zâkar
H2142
to remember
V-Qal-Perf-3ms | Suff
יְבָ֫רֵ֥ךְ
bârak
H1288
to bless
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms
יְ֭בָרֵךְ
bârak
H1288
to bless
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
בֵּ֣ית
bayith
H1004
place
N-ms
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
יְ֝בָרֵ֗ךְ
bârak
H1288
to bless
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
בֵּ֥ית
bayith
H1004
place
N-ms
אַהֲרֹֽן
ʼAhărôwn
H175
Aaron
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 115:12
יְהוָה֮
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
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.
זְכָרָ֪/נוּ
zâkar
H2142
"to remember"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms | Suff
To remember means to recall or mark something, like God remembering his covenant with Abraham in Genesis 9:1 and Exodus 2:24.
Definition: 1) to remember, recall, call to mind 1a) (Qal) to remember, recall 1b) (Niphal) to be brought to remembrance, be remembered, be thought of, be brought to mind 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to remember, remind 1c2) to cause to be remembered, keep in remembrance 1c3) to mention 1c4) to record 1c5) to make a memorial, make remembrance
Usage: Occurs in 223 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] burn (incense), [idiom] earnestly, be male, (make) mention (of), be mindful, recount, record(-er), remember, make to be remembered, bring (call, come, keep, put) to (in) remembrance, [idiom] still, think on, [idiom] well. See also: Genesis 8:1; Psalms 74:2; Psalms 8:5.
יְבָ֫רֵ֥ךְ
bârak
H1288
"to bless"
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms
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.
יְ֭בָרֵךְ
bârak
H1288
"to bless"
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms
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.
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.
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.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
יְ֝בָרֵ֗ךְ
bârak
H1288
"to bless"
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms
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.
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.
בֵּ֥ית
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.
אַהֲרֹֽן
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.
Study Notes — Psalms 115:12
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 115:12
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 115:12
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 115:12
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 115:12
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 115:12
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 115:12
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 115:12
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 115:12
- Sermons on Psalms 115:12
Context — To Your Name Be the Glory
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;
13He will bless those who fear the LORD— small and great alike. 14May the LORD give you increase, both you and your children.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 136:23 | He remembered us in our low estate His loving devotion endures forever. |
| 2 | Ephesians 1:3 | Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms. |
| 3 | Isaiah 44:21 | Remember these things, O Jacob, for you are My servant, O Israel. I have made you, and you are My servant; O Israel, I will never forget you. |
| 4 | Genesis 12:2–3 | I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you. ” |
| 5 | Isaiah 49:14–16 | But Zion said, “The LORD has forsaken me; the Lord has forgotten me!” “Can a woman forget her nursing child, or lack compassion for the son of her womb? Even if she could forget, I will not forget you! Behold, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands; your walls are ever before Me. |
| 6 | Psalms 25:7 | Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my rebellious acts; remember me according to Your loving devotion, because of Your goodness, O LORD. |
| 7 | Psalms 67:7 | God blesses us, that all the ends of the earth shall fear Him. |
| 8 | Exodus 2:24–25 | So God heard their groaning, and He remembered His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. God saw the Israelites and took notice. |
| 9 | Galatians 3:29 | And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed and heirs according to the promise. |
| 10 | Galatians 3:14 | He redeemed us in order that the blessing promised to Abraham would come to the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit. |
Psalms 115:12 Summary
The LORD is mindful of us, which means He thinks about us and wants to bless us. This blessing is not just for a few people, but for everyone who trusts and respects Him, including the house of Israel and the house of Aaron. Just like the LORD promises to bless those who fear Him (as seen in Psalms 115:13), we can trust that He will take care of us when we put our faith in Him, similar to how He promises to be our help and shield in Psalms 115:10-11. By fearing the LORD and trusting in His goodness, we open ourselves up to receive His blessings in our lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that the LORD is mindful of us?
The LORD being mindful of us means He remembers and cares for us, as seen in Psalms 8:4 where it says He is mindful of humanity. This care and remembrance are foundational to His desire to bless us.
Why does the verse specifically mention the house of Israel and the house of Aaron?
The house of Israel represents all God's people, while the house of Aaron represents the priesthood, emphasizing that God's blessing extends to both the spiritual leaders and the people as a whole, much like Exodus 19:6 where Israel is called to be a kingdom of priests.
How can we be sure of God's blessing in our lives?
God's blessing is assured to those who fear Him, as stated in Psalms 115:13, indicating that our reverence and trust in the LORD are key to experiencing His blessings, as also encouraged in Proverbs 1:7 where the fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge.
Is God's blessing limited to certain groups of people?
According to Psalms 115:12-13, God's blessing is not limited; it extends to all who fear the LORD, regardless of their social status, as indicated by 'small and great alike', reflecting the inclusive nature of God's love and care as seen in Acts 10:34-35.
Reflection Questions
- In what ways can I practically trust in the LORD's mindfulness and care for me today?
- How does the promise of God's blessing to the house of Israel and the house of Aaron encourage me in my own walk with God?
- What are some areas in my life where I am seeking God's blessing, and how can I align these areas with His will as expressed in Scripture?
- How can I demonstrate my fear of the LORD in a way that invites His blessing, as mentioned in Psalms 115:13?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 115:12
The Lord hath been mindful of us,.... The Targum is, "the Word of the Lord hath remembered us for good.'' And is another reason why his people should trust in him: he has been mindful of his covenant
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 115:12
The LORD hath been mindful of us: he will bless us; he will bless the house of Israel; he will bless the house of Aaron. The Lord hath been mindful of us - by releasing us from the Babylonian captivity.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 115:12
Hath been mindful of us in our former straits and calamities, and therefore we trust he will still bless us, & c. as it follows. Or, is or will be mindful of us. Though he hath chastened us sore, yet he hath not yet cast us out of the care of his providence.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 115:12
Psalms 115:12 The LORD hath been mindful of us: he will bless [us]; he will bless the house of Israel; he will bless the house of Aaron. Ver. 12. The Lord hath been mindful of us: he will bless us] God hath, God will, is an ordinary Scripture medium, as hath been above noted. He will bless the house of lsrael] Not help and keep them only, but bless them with the blessings of both lives; for he is no penny father, &c. See Ephesians 1:3. He will bless the house of Aaron] Ministers were ever a distinct order from the rest. Note this against the Libertines, who would gladly make a jumble, affirming the ministry to be as arrant a fruad as the Papacy itself.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 115:12
Verse 12. The Lord hath been mindful] He has never yet wholly abandoned us to our enemies. He will bless the house of Israel] He will bless the people as a nation; he will bless the priesthood and Levites; he will bless all of them who fear him, great and small, in whatsoever station or circumstances found. There is a great deal of emphasis in this verse: several words are redoubled to make the subject the more affecting. I give a literal translation: - Psalms 115:12: "The Lord has been mindful of us he will bless the house of Israel; she will bless the house of Aaron. Psalms 115:13: He will bless them that fear Jehovah, the small with the great. Psalms 115:14: Jehovah will add upon you, upon you and upon all your children. Psalms 115:15: Blessed are ye of the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. Ver. 16: The heavens of heavens are the Lord's: but the earth he hath given to the sons of Adam." Jehovah is absolute Master of the universe. He has made the heavens of heavens, and also the earth; and this he gives to the children of Adam.
When he exiled him from paradise, he turned him out into the earth, and gave it to him and his sons for ever, that they might dress, till, and eat of its produce all their days.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 115:12
12. Jehovah who hath remembered us will bless (us)] By bringing them back from Babylon Jehovah proved that He had not forgotten His people (Isaiah 49:14-15; Psalms 98:3; Psalms 136:23), and the Psalmist points to this deliverance as a pledge that He will still further bless them.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 115:12
The Lord hath been mindful of us - This would be especially appropriate if the psalm was written, as is commonly supposed, after the return from the captivity of Babylon.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 115:12
12. The Lord hath been mindful of us—A recognition of recent victory, or of victory assured by some prophet or oracle upon which the people were wont to rely, as 2 Chronicles 20:14-18; 2 Kings 19:20-34.
Sermons on Psalms 115:12
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Ever Mindful by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes that the Lord has always been mindful of us, providing, comforting, and guiding us through all circumstances. He reassures us that God's unchanging nature |
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The Ministry of Praise by John Henry Jowett | John Henry Jowett emphasizes the importance of reflecting on God's past faithfulness as a source of hope for the future. By remembering and praising God for His blessings and provi |
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Psalm 115 by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches on the acknowledgment of man's utter nothingness and the all-encompassing power of God. He emphasizes the vanity of idols and the importance of placing all confi |
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The Divine Rememberer by A.W. Pink | A.W. Pink emphasizes God's unwavering memory and faithfulness towards humanity, contrasting it with our tendency to forget Him. He reflects on the biblical instances where God reme |
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Our Condition - God's Mercy! by James Smith | James Smith preaches on the poetic records of God's mercy in the Psalms, reflecting on Israel's history as a mirror of our own spiritual journey. He emphasizes our low condition du |
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The Meaning of Life - 6. I Will Do It Through You by Norman Grubb | In this sermon, the speaker begins by expressing gratitude for the presence of God in their lives and the lives of others. They emphasize the importance of understanding and knowin |
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Loved With Everlasting Love - Part 1 by Paris Reidhead | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of delivering the message that God has specifically instructed. He highlights that Jesus was careful to only say what the Fat |