Psalms 146:5
Psalms 146:5 in Multiple Translations
Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God,
Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God:
Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, Whose hope is in Jehovah his God:
Happy is the man who has the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the Lord his God:
Happy are those who have the God of Jacob to help them—their hope is in the Lord their God—
Blessed is he, that hath the God of Iaakob for his helpe, whose hope is in the Lord his God.
O the happiness of him Who hath the God of Jacob for his help, His hope [is] on Jehovah his God,
Happy is he who has the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD, his God,
Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God:
Great is our Lord, and great is his power: and of his wisdom there is no number.
But those whose helper is the God whom Jacob worshiped are happy. The one whom they confidently expect to help them is Yahweh, their God.
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Psalms 146:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
אַשְׁרֵ֗י
שֶׁ֤/אֵ֣ל
יַעֲקֹ֣ב
בְּ/עֶזְר֑/וֹ
שִׂ֝בְר֗/וֹ
עַל
יְהוָ֥ה
אֱלֹהָֽי/ו
אַשְׁרֵ֗י
ʼesher
H835
blessed
N-mp
שֶׁ֤/אֵ֣ל
ʼêl
H410
god
Rel | N-ms
יַעֲקֹ֣ב
Yaʻăqôb
H3290
Jacob
N-proper
בְּ/עֶזְר֑/וֹ
ʻêzer
H5828
helper
Prep | N-ms | Suff
שִׂ֝בְר֗/וֹ
sêber
H7664
hope
N-ms | Suff
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
יְהוָ֥ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אֱלֹהָֽי/ו
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 146:5
אַשְׁרֵ֗י
ʼesher
H835
"blessed"
N-mp
This Hebrew word means happiness or blessedness, often used to express how happy someone is. It appears in the Bible as an interjection, similar to 'how happy!' In the KJV, it is translated as 'blessed' or 'happy'.
Definition: 1) happiness, blessedness 1a) often used as interjection 1b) blessed are
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: blessed, happy. See also: Deuteronomy 33:29; Psalms 119:2; Psalms 1:1.
שֶׁ֤/אֵ֣ל
ʼêl
H410
"god"
Rel | N-ms
In the Bible, 'el means strength or power, and is often used to refer to God or false gods. It describes something or someone as mighty or powerful, like the Almighty. This concept is central to understanding the Bible's view of God.
Definition: : god 1) god, god-like one, mighty one 1a) mighty men, men of rank, mighty heroes 1b) angels 1c) god, false god, (demons, imaginations) 1d) God, the one true God, Jehovah 2) mighty things in nature 3) strength, power Also means: ": power" (el אֵל H0410L)
Usage: Occurs in 235 OT verses. KJV: God (god), [idiom] goodly, [idiom] great, idol, might(-y one), power, strong. Compare names in '-el.' See also: Genesis 14:18; Job 33:14; Psalms 5:5.
יַעֲקֹ֣ב
Yaʻăqôb
H3290
"Jacob"
N-proper
This word is the name of a person, Jacob, a key figure in the Bible. He was the son of Isaac and Rebekah, and the father of many tribes of Israel. The KJV simply translates it as Jacob.
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 Another name of yis.ra.el (יִשְׂרָאֵל "Israel" H3478) § Jacob = "heel holder" or "supplanter" son of Isaac, grandson of Abraham, and father of the 12 patriarchs of the tribes of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 319 OT verses. KJV: Jacob. See also: Genesis 25:26; Genesis 34:1; Psalms 14:7.
בְּ/עֶזְר֑/וֹ
ʻêzer
H5828
"helper"
Prep | 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.
שִׂ֝בְר֗/וֹ
sêber
H7664
"hope"
N-ms | Suff
This word means hope or expectation, describing a sense of looking forward to something. It's about having a positive outlook and trusting in a good outcome. In the Bible, it's translated as hope.
Definition: hope
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: hope. See also: Psalms 119:116; Psalms 146:5.
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.
יְהוָ֥ה
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.
אֱלֹהָֽי/ו
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
Study Notes — Psalms 146:5
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- Context
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- Psalms 146:5 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 146:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 146:5
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 146:5
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 146:5
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 146:5
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 146:5
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 146:5
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 146:5
- Sermons on Psalms 146:5
Context — Praise the LORD, O My Soul
3Put not your trust in princes, in mortal man, who cannot save.
4When his spirit departs, he returns to the ground; on that very day his plans perish.
5Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God,
6the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them. He remains faithful forever. 7He executes justice for the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. The LORD sets the prisoners free,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 17:7–8 | But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him. He is like a tree planted by the waters that sends out its roots toward the stream. It does not fear when the heat comes, and its leaves are always green. It does not worry in a year of drought, nor does it cease to produce fruit. |
| 2 | Psalms 144:15 | Blessed are the people of whom this is so; blessed are the people whose God is the LORD. |
| 3 | Psalms 71:5 | For You are my hope, O Lord GOD, my confidence from my youth. |
| 4 | Psalms 33:12 | Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people He has chosen as His inheritance! |
| 5 | Psalms 46:11 | The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah |
| 6 | Psalms 84:12 | O LORD of Hosts, how blessed is the man who trusts in You! |
| 7 | Genesis 32:24–29 | So Jacob was left all alone, and there a man wrestled with him until daybreak. When the man saw that he could not overpower Jacob, he struck the socket of Jacob’s hip and dislocated it as they wrestled. Then the man said, “Let me go, for it is daybreak.” But Jacob replied, “I will not let you go unless you bless me.” “What is your name?” the man asked. “Jacob,” he replied. Then the man said, “Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled with God and with men, and you have prevailed.” And Jacob requested, “Please tell me your name.” But he replied, “Why do you ask my name?” Then he blessed Jacob there. |
| 8 | Exodus 3:6 | Then He said, “I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” At this, Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look at God. |
| 9 | Psalms 39:7 | And now, O Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in You. |
| 10 | Psalms 46:7 | The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah |
Psalms 146:5 Summary
This verse is saying that we are blessed when we trust in God for our help and put our hope in Him. It means that instead of relying on people or things that can let us down, we can rely on the powerful and faithful God who created the world, as seen in Psalms 146:6. By trusting in God, we can have confidence that He will take care of us and provide for our needs, just like He promises in Matthew 6:26. This is a great encouragement to us to put our trust in God and not in things that are temporary or earthly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to have the God of Jacob as our help?
Having the God of Jacob as our help means that we can trust in the same God who was with Jacob in the Bible, who is faithful and powerful, as seen in Genesis 28:15 and Genesis 31:42.
Why is it significant that our hope is in the LORD our God?
Our hope being in the LORD our God is significant because it means we are not putting our trust in temporary or earthly things, but in the eternal and all-powerful God, as expressed in Psalms 42:11 and Jeremiah 17:7.
How does this verse relate to the warning in the previous verses about trusting in princes?
This verse serves as a contrast to the warning in the previous verses, showing that instead of trusting in mortal men, we should put our trust in the God who is the Maker of heaven and earth, as stated in Psalms 146:6.
What are the benefits of having the God of Jacob as our help and the LORD as our hope?
The benefits include having a faithful God who remains forever, executes justice, and provides for our needs, as seen in Psalms 146:6-7 and Matthew 6:26.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I am tempted to trust in mortal men or earthly things instead of God?
- How can I cultivate a deeper trust in the God of Jacob and make Him my hope?
- What are some ways that I can practically put my hope in the LORD and not in temporary things?
- How does knowing that God is the Maker of heaven and earth and remains faithful forever impact my daily life and decisions?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 146:5
Happy [is he] that [hath] the God of Jacob for his help,.... The God of the patriarch Jacob, the Messiah, who is that God that fed him all his life, the Angel that redeemed him from all evil, with
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 146:5
Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God: Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help - instead of 'trusting in princes, in whom there is no help' (Psalms 146:3 : cf.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 146:5
Psalms 146:5 Happy [is he] that [hath] the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope [is] in the LORD his God:Ver. 5. Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help] Since he is the King immortal, all powerful, as Psalms 146:6, and no less willing, since he is a God in covenant. Whose hope is in the Lord his God] This is a well grounded hope indeed, and such as will not drag after a man. The leper believed Christ’ s power, "Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean." Martha believed his will to raise her dead brother, but doubted of his power; since he had now been four days in the grave. He that is confident of both is upon sure ground, and happy indeed.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 146:5
(5) For the different aspects of the Divine nature and character inspiring trust see Introduction. With this verse comp. Psalms 33:12; Psalms 144:15. Hope.—The Hebrew word is rare in the psalter, expressing earnest” looking for,” or “waiting for.” (See Psalms 104:27; Psalms 119:166.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 146:5
Verse 5. Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help] While he that trusts in man is miserable, he that trusts in God is happy. In the son of man, בן אדם ben Adam, there is no help, תשועה teshuah, no saving principle. Every son of Adam naturally comes into the world without this, and must continue so till the Lord open the eyes of the blind, Psalms 146:8; but a measure of light is given from that true Light which lighteth every man that cometh into the world. This son of Adam returns to his earth, לאדמתו leadmatho, to the ground, from which he was taken; this refers directly to Genesis 2:7; Genesis 3:19. But he that has the God for his help who helped Jacob in his distress, and was with him, and sustained him in and through all adversities, can never be destitute; for this God changes not; he lives for ever, and his projects cannot perish. He has purposed that Israel shall be delivered from this captivity. Cyrus may change, but God will not; trust therefore in HIM. He has all power; he made heaven and earth; he has them under his government and at his disposal; and should earth itself fail, heaven endures. And he keeps his truth for ever; and therefore his promises must be fulfilled to them that trust in him.
Fear not.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 146:5
5. Happy is he, whose help is the God of Jacob; Whose hope resteth upon Jehovah his God. Cp. Psalms 33:12; Psalms 144:15; Psalms 20:1. The word for hope is Aramaic, and is found elsewhere only in Psalms 119:116 : the cognate verb is used in Psalms 145:15 (A.V. wait).
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 146:5
Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help - Who may rely for protection on the God who defended Jacob in his travels and dangers.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 146:5
5. Happy—The first word of the Psalms occurs here for the twenty-fifth and last time. It is a word of great force, always exclamatory. “O the blessednesses!”
Sermons on Psalms 146:5
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God's Glorious Works by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher shares a humorous story about a golfer who gets a hole in one despite struggling with his game. The preacher uses this story to illustrate the frustrat |
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"The Treasures of Hope" by A.W. Tozer | A.W. Tozer emphasizes the dual nature of hope in his sermon 'The Treasures of Hope,' describing it as both a precious gift and a potential treachery. He explains that hope is essen |
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Receiving Divine Chastisement by A.W. Pink | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of deities, focusing on the idea of demons or evil spirits with supernatural powers that are neither human nor divine. The preach |
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A Time to Do Nothng but Trust by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Jonathan and the Israelites facing a massive army of Philistines. The Israelites were greatly outnumbered and lacked weapons, lea |
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The God of Hope by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having hope and joy in the midst of a hopeless world. He encourages the congregation to live in hope and to rely on the Ho |
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Let God Always Be Your Strength - Wedding by Erlo Stegen | In this sermon, the preacher begins by praying for the presence of Jesus, just like at the wedding of Cana where the wine Jesus provided was better than the earthly wine. The preac |
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Jesus Our Hope - Part 2 by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the hope that Jesus brings to the hopeless. He uses the analogy of a tree that can sprout again even if it is cut down, highlighting the res |