Psalms 115:14
Psalms 115:14 in Multiple Translations
May the LORD give you increase, both you and your children.
The LORD shall increase you more and more, you and your children.
Jehovah increase you more and more, You and your children.
May the Lord give you and your children still greater increase.
May the Lord be good to you, you and your children.
The Lord will increase his graces towarde you, euen toward you and toward your children.
Jehovah addeth to you, to you, and to your sons.
May the LORD increase you more and more, you and your children.
The LORD will increase you more and more, you and your children.
I desire that Yahweh will give many children to you my fellow-Israeli people, and to your descendants.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 115:14
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Psalms 115:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יֹסֵ֣ף
יְהוָ֣ה
עֲלֵי/כֶ֑ם
עֲ֝לֵי/כֶ֗ם
וְ/עַל
בְּנֵי/כֶֽם
יֹסֵ֣ף
yâçaph
H3254
to add
V-Hiphil-Juss-3ms
יְהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
עֲלֵי/כֶ֑ם
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
עֲ֝לֵי/כֶ֗ם
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
וְ/עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Conj | Prep
בְּנֵי/כֶֽם
bên
H1121
son
N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 115:14
יֹסֵ֣ף
yâçaph
H3254
"to add"
V-Hiphil-Juss-3ms
To add means to increase or do something again, like adding more of something or continuing an action. This word is used in the Bible to describe growth or repetition.
Definition: : add/more[amount] 1) to add, increase, do again 1a) (Qal) to add, increase, do again 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to join, join oneself to 1b2) to be joined, be added to 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to add, increase 1c2) to do more, do again
Usage: Occurs in 205 OT verses. KJV: add, [idiom] again, [idiom] any more, [idiom] cease, [idiom] come more, [phrase] conceive again, continue, exceed, [idiom] further, [idiom] gather together, get more, give more-over, [idiom] henceforth, increase (more and more), join, [idiom] longer (bring, do, make, much, put), [idiom] (the, much, yet) more (and more), proceed (further), prolong, put, be (strong-) er, [idiom] yet, yield. See also: Genesis 4:2; 2 Samuel 19:14; Psalms 10:18.
יְהוָ֣ה
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.
עֲלֵי/כֶ֑ם
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
עֲ֝לֵי/כֶ֗ם
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
וְ/עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Conj | Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
בְּנֵי/כֶֽם
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
Study Notes — Psalms 115:14
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 115:14 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 115:14
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 115:14
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 115:14
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 115:14
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 115:14
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 115:14
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 115:14
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 115:14
- Sermons on Psalms 115:14
Context — To Your Name Be the Glory
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.
15May you be blessed by the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. 16The highest heavens belong to the LORD, but the earth He has given to mankind.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Deuteronomy 1:11 | May the LORD, the God of your fathers, increase you a thousand times over and bless you as He has promised. |
| 2 | Acts 2:39 | This promise belongs to you and your children and to all who are far off—to all whom the Lord our God will call to Himself.” |
| 3 | Acts 3:25 | And you are sons of the prophets and of the covenant God made with your fathers when He said to Abraham, ‘Through your offspring all the families of the earth will be blessed.’ |
| 4 | Genesis 17:7 | I will establish My covenant as an everlasting covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 33:22 | As the hosts of heaven cannot be counted and as the sand on the seashore cannot be measured, so too will I multiply the descendants of My servant David and the Levites who minister before Me.” |
| 6 | 2 Samuel 24:3 | But Joab replied to the king, “May the LORD your God multiply the troops a hundred times over, and may the eyes of my lord the king see it. But why does my lord the king want to do such a thing?” |
| 7 | Genesis 13:16 | I will make your offspring like the dust of the earth, so that if one could count the dust of the earth, then your offspring could be counted. |
| 8 | Revelation 7:9 | After this I looked and saw a multitude too large to count, from every nation and tribe and people and tongue, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and holding palm branches in their hands. |
| 9 | Zechariah 8:20–23 | This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Peoples will yet come—the residents of many cities— and the residents of one city will go to another, saying: ‘Let us go at once to plead before the LORD and to seek the LORD of Hosts. I myself am going.’ And many peoples and strong nations will come to seek the LORD of Hosts in Jerusalem and to plead before the LORD.” This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “In those days ten men from the nations of every tongue will tightly grasp the robe of a Jew, saying, ‘Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.’” |
| 10 | Jeremiah 32:38–39 | They will be My people, and I will be their God. I will give them one heart and one way, so that they will always fear Me for their own good and for the good of their children after them. |
Psalms 115:14 Summary
[Psalms 115:14 is a beautiful promise from God that He will give us increase, both personally and in our families. This means that He will bless and multiply us, providing for our needs and helping us to grow in our faith, as seen in verses like Genesis 1:28 and Psalms 107:38. As we trust in God's goodness and providence, we can expect to see His increase in our lives, whether that's through physical blessings or spiritual growth. By fearing and obeying God, we can experience the fullness of His blessings and increase, as promised in Psalms 115:13.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to 'give increase' in Psalms 115:14?
This phrase means that God will bless and multiply the people and their children, as seen in similar promises in Genesis 1:28 and Psalms 107:38. This increase is not limited to physical or material growth, but also spiritual growth and prosperity.
Is this verse only talking about physical children or can it also refer to spiritual children?
While the verse does mention 'your children', it can also be applied to spiritual children, such as those we disciple or mentor in the faith, as seen in 1 Timothy 1:2 and 2 Timothy 2:2. Ultimately, God's desire is to bless and increase all those who belong to Him.
How can we ensure that God will give us increase as mentioned in this verse?
To experience God's increase, we must first have a right relationship with Him, which involves fearing and obeying Him, as mentioned in Psalms 115:13. We must also trust in His goodness and providence, as seen in Psalms 37:3-5.
Can this verse be applied to individuals or only to families?
This verse can be applied to both individuals and families, as God's desire is to bless and increase all those who belong to Him, regardless of their marital or family status, as seen in Galatians 3:28 and Psalms 68:6.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways you have seen God give increase in your life or the lives of those around you?
- How can you trust God to provide for and bless your family, whether that's a physical family or a spiritual one?
- In what areas of your life do you need to see God's increase, and how can you surrender those areas to Him?
- How can you be a part of God's plan to bless and increase others, whether through discipleship, mentorship, or simply being a source of encouragement and support?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 115:14
The Lord shall increase you more and more,.... The Word of the Lord, as the Targum, shall do it; in a temporal sense, with a numerous posterity, with riches, wealth, and honour; and in a spiritual
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 115:14
The LORD shall increase you more and more, you and your children.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 115:14
Shall increase you in number, notwithstanding all the attempts of your enemies to diminish and destroy you. Or, shall add to you, to wit, further and greater blessings.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 115:14
Psalms 115:14 The LORD shall increase you more and more, you and your children.Ver. 14. The Lord shall increase you] Or, the Lord increase you (detach tephilla, prayer wise), as the Rabbis read it. You and your children] The care of whose welfare prevaileth far with religious parents, and sitteth close upon their spirits.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 115:14
(14) The Lord shall increase.—More literally, “Jehovah shall heap blessings on you, On you and on your children.”
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 115:14
14–18. Prayers for blessing and resolves to employ life in Jehovah’s praise.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 115:14
The Lord shall increase you more and more - He will increase your numbers and your power.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 115:14
14. A form of blessing founded on Deuteronomy 1:11, and timely here, as the danger threatened general wasting and desolation.
Sermons on Psalms 115:14
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Baptism of the Holy Spirit - Part 2 by Kathryn Kuhlman | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the limitations of our physical bodies in experiencing the power of God. He explains that no man can look upon the face of God and live becau |
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Sunday #1 Introduction to Revival by J. Edwin Orr | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of evangelism and its importance in spreading the word of God. He defines evangelism as presenting Jesus Christ in the power of th |
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Ephesians (Part 1) by Les Wheeldon | In this sermon, the speaker begins by acknowledging that as humans, we were once children of rock, living in sin and fulfilling our fleshly desires. The speaker emphasizes that the |
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The Love of God Manifested by David Daniel | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the consequences of sin in the world. He explains that although God created everything to be very good, sin has corrupted His creation. The |
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The Fullness of the Holy Spirit by Corrie Ten Boom | Corrie Ten Boom emphasizes the significance of the fullness of the Holy Spirit and the baptism of the Holy Spirit, urging believers to seek this divine empowerment for service and |
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The Prodigal's Father by J. Wilbur Chapman | J. Wilbur Chapman preaches on the parable of the prodigal son, emphasizing the father's unconditional love, compassion, and readiness to forgive. He shares a powerful story of a so |
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Are the Children In? by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the importance of praying for our children, acknowledging that they do not possess the Spirit of God by nature and expressing concern for their spiritual f |