Psalms 132:3
Psalms 132:3 in Multiple Translations
“I will not enter my house or get into my bed,
Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house, nor go up into my bed;
Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house, Nor go up into my bed;
Truly, I will not come into my house, or go to my bed,
“I will not go home, I will not go to bed,
I will not enter into the tabernacle of mine house, nor come vpon my pallet or bed,
'If I enter into the tent of my house, If I go up on the couch of my bed,
“Surely I will not come into the structure of my house, nor go up into my bed;
Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house, nor go up into my bed;
As the dew of Hermon, which descendeth upon mount Sion. For there the Lord hath commandeth blessing, and life for evermore.
He said, “I will not go home, I will not rest on my bed,
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 132:3
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Psalms 132:3 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אִם
אָ֭בֹא
בְּ/אֹ֣הֶל
בֵּיתִ֑/י
אִם
אֶ֝עֱלֶ֗ה
עַל
עֶ֥רֶשׂ
יְצוּעָֽ/י
אִם
ʼim
H518
if
Conj
אָ֭בֹא
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
בְּ/אֹ֣הֶל
ʼôhel
H168
tent
Prep | N-ms
בֵּיתִ֑/י
bayith
H1004
place
N-ms | Suff
אִם
ʼim
H518
if
Conj
אֶ֝עֱלֶ֗ה
ʻâlâh
H5927
to ascend
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
עֶ֥רֶשׂ
ʻeres
H6210
bed
N-fs
יְצוּעָֽ/י
yâtsûwaʻ
H3326
bed
N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 132:3
אִם
ʼim
H518
"if"
Conj
This Hebrew word is used to express conditions or questions, like if or whether. It can also be used to make oaths or express wishes, as in Oh that! It appears in various forms in the KJV, including if, though, and when.
Definition: : if/whether_or/though 1) if 1a) conditional clauses 1a1) of possible situations 1a2) of impossible situations 1b) oath contexts 1b1) no, not 1c) if...if, whether...or, whether...or...or 1d) when, whenever 1e) since 1f) interrogative particle 1g) but rather
Usage: Occurs in 931 OT verses. KJV: (and, can-, doubtless, if, that) (not), [phrase] but, either, [phrase] except, [phrase] more(-over if, than), neither, nevertheless, nor, oh that, or, [phrase] save (only, -ing), seeing, since, sith, [phrase] surely (no more, none, not), though, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] unless, [phrase] verily, when, whereas, whether, while, [phrase] yet. See also: Genesis 4:7; Exodus 22:3; Leviticus 27:27.
אָ֭בֹא
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
בְּ/אֹ֣הֶל
ʼôhel
H168
"tent"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for a tent, often used to describe the tabernacle or a nomad's home. In Exodus 33:7-11, it refers to the sacred tent where God meets with Moses.
Definition: : tent 1) tent 1a) nomad's tent, and thus symbolic of wilderness life, transience 1b) dwelling, home, habitation 1c) the sacred tent of Jehovah (the tabernacle) Also means: o.hel (אֹ֫הֶל ": home" H0168H)
Usage: Occurs in 314 OT verses. KJV: covering, (dwelling) (place), home, tabernacle, tent. See also: Genesis 4:20; Leviticus 14:23; Joshua 22:4.
בֵּיתִ֑/י
bayith
H1004
"place"
N-ms | Suff
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.
אִם
ʼim
H518
"if"
Conj
This Hebrew word is used to express conditions or questions, like if or whether. It can also be used to make oaths or express wishes, as in Oh that! It appears in various forms in the KJV, including if, though, and when.
Definition: : if/whether_or/though 1) if 1a) conditional clauses 1a1) of possible situations 1a2) of impossible situations 1b) oath contexts 1b1) no, not 1c) if...if, whether...or, whether...or...or 1d) when, whenever 1e) since 1f) interrogative particle 1g) but rather
Usage: Occurs in 931 OT verses. KJV: (and, can-, doubtless, if, that) (not), [phrase] but, either, [phrase] except, [phrase] more(-over if, than), neither, nevertheless, nor, oh that, or, [phrase] save (only, -ing), seeing, since, sith, [phrase] surely (no more, none, not), though, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] unless, [phrase] verily, when, whereas, whether, while, [phrase] yet. See also: Genesis 4:7; Exodus 22:3; Leviticus 27:27.
אֶ֝עֱלֶ֗ה
ʻâlâh
H5927
"to ascend"
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
To ascend means to go up or rise, like the smoke from an altar going up to God, as described in many Bible passages, including Leviticus and Psalms.
Definition: : rise/go 1) to go up, ascend, climb 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go up, ascend 1a2) to meet, visit, follow, depart, withdraw, retreat 1a3) to go up, come up (of animals) 1a4) to spring up, grow, shoot forth (of vegetation) 1a5) to go up, go up over, rise (of natural phenomenon) 1a6) to come up (before God) 1a7) to go up, go up over, extend (of boundary) 1a8) to excel, be superior to 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be taken up, be brought up, be taken away 1b2) to take oneself away 1b3) to be exalted 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to bring up, cause to ascend or climb, cause to go up 1c2) to bring up, bring against, take away 1c3) to bring up, draw up, train 1c4) to cause to ascend 1c5) to rouse, stir up (mentally) 1c6) to offer, bring up (of gifts) 1c7) to exalt 1c8) to cause to ascend, offer 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be carried away, be led up 1d2) to be taken up into, be inserted in 1d3) to be offered 1e) (Hithpael) to lift oneself
Usage: Occurs in 817 OT verses. KJV: arise (up), (cause to) ascend up, at once, break (the day) (up), bring (up), (cause to) burn, carry up, cast up, [phrase] shew, climb (up), (cause to, make to) come (up), cut off, dawn, depart, exalt, excel, fall, fetch up, get up, (make to) go (away, up); grow (over) increase, lay, leap, levy, lift (self) up, light, (make) up, [idiom] mention, mount up, offer, make to pay, [phrase] perfect, prefer, put (on), raise, recover, restore, (make to) rise (up), scale, set (up), shoot forth (up), (begin to) spring (up), stir up, take away (up), work. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 34:4; Joshua 7:6.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
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.
עֶ֥רֶשׂ
ʻeres
H6210
"bed"
N-fs
This Hebrew word refers to a bed or couch, often with a canopy. It is used in the Bible to describe a place of rest or relaxation.
Definition: couch, divan, bed
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: bed(-stead), couch. See also: Deuteronomy 3:11; Psalms 132:3; Psalms 6:7.
יְצוּעָֽ/י
yâtsûwaʻ
H3326
"bed"
N-mp | Suff
A flat surface or a bed, often referring to a raised platform or a storey in a building, as described in the books of Kings and Chronicles. It can also mean a couch or a chamber, depending on the context. This term is used to describe various types of structures.
Definition: couch, bed
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: bed, chamber, couch. See also: Genesis 49:4; 1 Chronicles 5:1; Psalms 63:7.
Study Notes — Psalms 132:3
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 132:3 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 132:3
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 132:3
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 132:3
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 132:3
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 132:3
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 132:3
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 132:3
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 132:3
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 132:3
- Sermons on Psalms 132:3
Context — The LORD Has Chosen Zion
1O LORD, remember on behalf of David all the hardships he endured,
2how he swore an oath to the LORD, and vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob:
3“I will not enter my house or get into my bed,
4I will not give sleep to my eyes or slumber to my eyelids, 5until I find a place for the LORD, a dwelling for the Mighty One of Jacob. ”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Haggai 1:4 | “Is it a time for you yourselves to live in your paneled houses, while this house lies in ruins?” |
| 2 | Ecclesiastes 9:10 | Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, for in Sheol, where you are going, there is no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom. |
| 3 | Matthew 6:33 | But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you. |
Psalms 132:3 Summary
[Psalms 132:3 shows us that David was willing to give up his own comfort and rest in order to prioritize his relationship with God. He refused to enter his house or get into his bed until he found a place for the Lord to dwell, demonstrating his commitment to putting God first in his life. This is similar to how Jesus taught us to seek the kingdom of God first, as in Matthew 6:33. By prioritizing our relationship with God, we can trust that He will provide for our needs and give us true rest, as promised in Matthew 11:28-30.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the context of David's oath in Psalms 132:3?
David's oath is in response to his desire to find a place for the Lord, as mentioned in Psalms 132:5, and is reminiscent of his previous commitments to God, such as in Psalms 101:2 and Second Samuel 7:2.
Is David's oath in Psalms 132:3 a form of self-denial or asceticism?
David's oath is not about self-denial, but rather about prioritizing his commitment to God, similar to how Jesus taught that one must seek the kingdom of God first, as in Matthew 6:33, and how Paul prioritized his service to God in Acts 20:24.
How does David's oath in Psalms 132:3 relate to the concept of rest in the Bible?
David's refusal to rest until he finds a place for the Lord contrasts with the concept of rest in Hebrews 4:9-11, where believers are encouraged to enter into God's rest, and highlights the importance of prioritizing one's relationship with God, as seen in Psalms 37:7.
What can we learn from David's example in Psalms 132:3 about our own priorities?
David's example teaches us to prioritize our relationship with God above our own comfort and desires, as seen in Luke 9:57-62, where Jesus calls his disciples to follow him without hesitation, and in Matthew 22:37, where Jesus commands us to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I am prioritizing my own comfort over my relationship with God?
- How can I, like David, demonstrate my commitment to God through my actions and decisions?
- What are some ways I can create space for God in my daily life, just as David sought to find a place for the Lord?
- In what ways can I trust God to provide for my needs, even when I am prioritizing my relationship with Him over my own desires?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 132:3
Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house,.... The new house and palace David built for himself after he came to the throne, made of cedar, 2 Samuel 5:11; not that he should never enter
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 132:3
Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house, nor go up into my bed; Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house, nor go up into my bed - not literally, but virtually: I will
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 132:3
This and the following clauses are not to be understood strictly and properly, as if he would never come into his house or bed till this was done, which is confuted by the history, ; but figuratively as an hyperbolical expression, such as are usual both in Scripture and in all other authors, to signify his passionate desire of doing this work, which was so earnest, that neither his house, nor bed, nor sleep could give him any content till this work was done, or in some forwardness.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 132:3
Psalms 132:3 Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house, nor go up into my bed;Ver. 3. Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house] i.e. Of my newly built house, 1 Chronicles 15:1 2 Samuel 1:2. Those in Malachi were not so well minded, Psalms 1:4.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 132:3
(3-5) It is vain to search the historical accounts for this vow. It may be implied from 2 Samuel 7:2, and from the persistent purpose which David certainly nourished. The LXX. and Vulg. give the vow in even greater detail, adding, “and rest to my temples.”
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 132:3
Verse 3. Surely I will not come] This must refer to the situation of the temple; or, as we would express it, he would not pass another day till he had found out the ground on which to build the temple, and projected the plan, and devised ways and means to execute it. And we find that he would have acted in all things according to his oath and vow, had God permitted him. But even after the Lord told him that Solomon, not he, should build the house he still continued to show his good will by collecting treasure and materials for the building, all the rest of his life.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 132:3
1–5. A prayer that Jehovah will remember David’s zeal in bringing the Ark to Jerusalem.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 132:3
Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house - The tent of my dwelling; the place where I abide. Nor go up into my bed The couch of my bed, or where I sleep.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 132:3
3. Surely I will not come—Literally, “If I shall go into the tent of my house.” The beginning of the sentence is the usual form of oath, which here is given in Psalms 132:3-5, the oath form being
Sermons on Psalms 132:3
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(The Ark of the Covenant) 5. Entering Jerusalem by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the speaker discusses how often Christians rely on worldly methods and strategies to promote their faith and achieve success. He emphasizes that these methods are o |
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The True Life and the False Life by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the distinction between true life, which is eternal life found in Jesus Christ, and false life, which is a deceptive imitation offered by Satan. He expl |
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The Reformed Church by J.H. Newman | J.H. Newman preaches on the parallels between the state of the Jews after the captivity and the current state of Christians, emphasizing the decline in zeal, unity, and obedience i |
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Zechariah 4:6 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the importance of relying on God's Spirit rather than human strength when facing daunting tasks, such as rebuilding the temple. He discusses the challenges o |
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Self Denial (Reading) by John Wesley | In this video, James Christian introduces the John Wesley Sermon series and encourages listeners to engage with classic Christian texts in audiobook form. He emphasizes the importa |
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The Days of Our Flesh by Steve Hill | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not wasting time and being motivated to make a difference in the world. He encourages the audience to seek a pastor who wil |
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(Through the Bible) Ecclesiastes 7-12 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of remembering God in one's youth. He highlights that most conversions to Jesus Christ happen during the teenage years and en |