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Psalms 45:15

Psalms 45:15 in Multiple Translations

They are led in with joy and gladness; they enter the palace of the king.

With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought: they shall enter into the king’s palace.

With gladness and rejoicing shall they be led: They shall enter into the king’s palace.

With joy and rapture will they come; they will go into the king's house.

What a happy, joyful procession enters the king's palace!

With ioy and gladnes shall they be brought, and shall enter into the Kings palace.

They are brought with joy and gladness, They come into the palace of the king.

With gladness and rejoicing they shall be led. They shall enter into the king’s palace.

With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought: they shall enter into the king's palace.

They will be very joyful [DOU] as they are led along to enter your palace.

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Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 45:15

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Psalms 45:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB לִ/רְקָמוֹת֮ תּוּבַ֪ל לַ֫/מֶּ֥לֶךְ בְּתוּל֣וֹת אַ֭חֲרֶי/הָ רֵעוֹתֶ֑י/הָ מ֖וּבָא֣וֹת לָֽ/ךְ
לִ/רְקָמוֹת֮ riqmâh H7553 embroidery Prep | N-fp
תּוּבַ֪ל yâbal H2986 to conduct V-Hophal-Imperf-3fs
לַ֫/מֶּ֥לֶךְ melek H4428 King's Prep | N-ms
בְּתוּל֣וֹת bᵉthûwlâh H1330 virgin N-fp
אַ֭חֲרֶי/הָ ʼachar H310 after Prep | Suff
רֵעוֹתֶ֑י/הָ rêʻâh H7464 companion N-fp | Suff
מ֖וּבָא֣וֹת bôwʼ H935 Lebo V-Hophal-Inf-c
לָֽ/ךְ Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 45:15

לִ/רְקָמוֹת֮ riqmâh H7553 "embroidery" Prep | N-fp
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to embroidery or needlework with diverse colors, like the intricate designs on priestly garments. It is used in Exodus to describe the craftsmanship of the tabernacle. This word highlights the beauty of handmade textiles.
Definition: variegated stuff, embroidered
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: broidered (work), divers colours, (raiment of) needlework (on both sides). See also: Judges 5:30; Ezekiel 16:18; Psalms 45:15.
תּוּבַ֪ל yâbal H2986 "to conduct" V-Hophal-Imperf-3fs
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to lead or conduct someone or something, often with grandeur. It's first used in Genesis to describe God's power. The word can also mean to carry or bring something along.
Definition: 1) to bring, lead, carry, conduct, bear along 1a) (Hiphil) 1a1) to bear along, bring 1a2) to carry away, lead away 1a3) to lead, conduct 1b) (Hophal) 1b1) to be borne along 1b2) to be borne (to the grave) 1b3) to be brought, be led, be conducted Aramaic equivalent: ye.val (יְבַל "to bring" H2987)
Usage: Occurs in 18 OT verses. KJV: bring (forth), carry, lead (forth). See also: Job 10:19; Isaiah 18:7; Psalms 45:15.
לַ֫/מֶּ֥לֶךְ melek H4428 "King's" Prep | N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
בְּתוּל֣וֹת bᵉthûwlâh H1330 "virgin" N-fp
A virgin, or bride, is described by this word, emphasizing her private and untouched state, as seen in the stories of Genesis and Esther.
Definition: virgin
Usage: Occurs in 50 OT verses. KJV: maid, virgin. See also: Genesis 24:16; Isaiah 23:12; Psalms 45:15.
אַ֭חֲרֶי/הָ ʼachar H310 "after" Prep | Suff
Achar means backwards or after, used to describe something that happens later or in the rear. It is used in various senses in the Bible, including in 1 Kings 12:18.
Definition: 1) after the following part, behind (of place), hinder, afterwards (of time) 1a) as an adverb 1a1) behind (of place) 1a2) afterwards (of time) 1b) as a preposition 1b1) behind, after (of place) 1b2) after (of time) 1b3) besides 1c) as a conjunction 1c) after that 1d) as a substantive 1d1) hinder part 1e) with other prepositions 1e1) from behind 1e2) from following after
Usage: Occurs in 664 OT verses. KJV: after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, back (from, -side), behind, beside, by, follow (after, -ing), forasmuch, from, hereafter, hinder end, [phrase] out (over) live, [phrase] persecute, posterity, pursuing, remnant, seeing, since, thence(-forth), when, with. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 18:2; Joshua 8:14.
רֵעוֹתֶ֑י/הָ rêʻâh H7464 "companion" N-fp | Suff
A female companion or friend is described by this word, often referring to a woman who accompanies or supports another, like a lady-in-waiting. This term is used in stories about women in the Bible, such as the attendants of the queen.
Definition: female companion, companion, attendant (of maidens)
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: companion, fellow. See also: Judges 11:37; Judges 11:38; Psalms 45:15.
מ֖וּבָא֣וֹת bôwʼ H935 "Lebo" V-Hophal-Inf-c
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.
לָֽ/ךְ "" Prep | Suff

Study Notes — Psalms 45:15

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1 Revelation 7:15–17 For this reason, they are before the throne of God and serve Him day and night in His temple; and the One seated on the throne will spread His tabernacle over them. ‘Never again will they hunger, and never will they thirst; nor will the sun beat down upon them, nor any scorching heat.’ For the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd. ‘He will lead them to springs of living water,’ and ‘God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’ ”
2 Jude 1:24 Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you unblemished in His glorious presence, with great joy—
3 Isaiah 55:12–13 You will indeed go out with joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands. Instead of the thornbush, a cypress will grow, and instead of the brier, a myrtle will spring up; they will make a name for the LORD, an everlasting sign, never to be destroyed.”
4 Revelation 3:12 The one who overcomes I will make a pillar in the temple of My God, and he will never again leave it. Upon him I will write the name of My God, and the name of the city of My God (the new Jerusalem that comes down out of heaven from My God), and My new name.
5 Isaiah 61:10 I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
6 Revelation 3:21 To the one who overcomes, I will grant the right to sit with Me on My throne, just as I overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.
7 Isaiah 35:10 So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee.
8 Isaiah 60:19–20 No longer will the sun be your light by day, nor the brightness of the moon shine on your night; for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your splendor. Your sun will no longer set, and your moon will not wane; for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and the days of your sorrow will cease.
9 Isaiah 56:5 I will give them, in My house and within My walls, a memorial and a name better than that of sons and daughters. I will give them an everlasting name that will not be cut off.
10 Isaiah 51:11 So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee.

Psalms 45:15 Summary

This verse is talking about a beautiful wedding scene, where the bride and her friends are being led into the king's palace with great joy and happiness. It's a picture of the happiness and celebration that we can experience when we come into God's presence, as seen in Psalms 16:11 and Psalms 100:2. Just like the bride and her friends, we can look forward to a future where we will be with the King forever, and that gives us great joy and gladness. As we wait for that day, we can cultivate joy and gladness in our own lives by focusing on God's love and presence with us, as described in Romans 8:28 and Philippians 4:4-7.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the context of Psalms 45:15?

Psalms 45:15 is part of a royal wedding song, where the bride is being led to the king, and this verse describes the joy and gladness of the occasion, as seen in the surrounding verses, such as Psalms 45:13-14 and Psalms 45:16-17.

Who are the people being led in with joy and gladness?

The people being led in are the virgin companions of the princess, as mentioned in Psalms 45:14, and they are entering the palace of the king to celebrate the wedding.

What is the significance of the palace of the king?

The palace of the king represents the dwelling place of the King, much like the heavenly dwelling place of God, as described in Psalms 23:6 and Revelation 21:2-4, where believers will one day dwell with God.

How does this verse relate to our lives as believers?

As believers, we can apply the joy and gladness of this verse to our own lives, as we look forward to our heavenly wedding, where we will be united with Christ, as described in Revelation 19:7-9 and Ephesians 5:25-33.

Reflection Questions

  1. What are some ways I can cultivate joy and gladness in my own life, as I look forward to my heavenly inheritance?
  2. How can I, like the virgin companions, support and celebrate with others who are entering into a deeper relationship with the King?
  3. What are some things that I can do to prepare myself for the day when I will enter the palace of the King, and what does that mean for my daily life?
  4. In what ways can I reflect the joy and gladness of the Lord to those around me, and how can I be a source of encouragement and celebration for others?

Gill's Exposition on Psalms 45:15

With, gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought,.... With joy unspeakable, and full of glory in themselves, because of what they shall be delivered from; from all outward troubles and afflictions;

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 45:15

With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought: they shall enter into the king's palace. No JFB commentary on this verse.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 45:15

Full of joy for the glory and felicity of the bride and bridegroom, and for the comfort and benefit which redoundeth to themselves from it.

Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 45:15

Psalms 45:15 With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought: they shall enter into the king’ s palace.Ver. 15. With, gladness and rejoicing] As at marriages is usual. Samson’ s wife, solecised in weeping at such a feast. Oh the joy! said that dying saint. But what in the meanwhile?

Cambridge Bible on Psalms 45:15

15. shall they be brought] Shall they be conducted, as in Psalms 45:14. The procession which conducted the bride to her new home was an important part of the marriage ceremony, and was always accompanied with songs and music and dancing and every mark of rejoicing. See 1Ma 9:37 ff. “The children of Jambrin made a great marriage, and were bringing the bride from Nadabath with a great escort, inasmuch as she was the daughter of one of the great nobles of Canaan.… And there was much ado, and a great train of baggage; and the bridegroom came forth with his friends and his brethren to meet them, with drums and instruments of music and many weapons.”

Barnes' Notes on Psalms 45:15

With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought - They shall come forth, attending the bride, with music and songs; the procession will be one of hilarity and joy.

Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 45:15

14, 15. Having described (Psalms 45:13) the splendour of the “king’s daughter,” in her private chamber as one attired for the marriage, the psalmist now proceeds to the ceremony of escorting her to

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Ed Miller Manifesting Christ Through Union by Ed Miller In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of serving the Lord with genuine delight rather than just going through the motions. He uses examples from nature, such as th
A.B. Simpson For the Law of the Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus Hath Made Me Free by A.B. Simpson The preacher delves into the significance of the word 'Dwell' (Dwelt, Spread Tabernacle), emphasizing how it symbolizes God's presence and communion with humanity. By exploring the

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