Psalm 135:2
New International Version
you who minister in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God.

New Living Translation
you who serve in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God.

English Standard Version
who stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God!

Berean Standard Bible
who stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God.

King James Bible
Ye that stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God,

New King James Version
You who stand in the house of the LORD, In the courts of the house of our God,

New American Standard Bible
You who stand in the house of the LORD, In the courtyards of the house of our God!

NASB 1995
You who stand in the house of the LORD, In the courts of the house of our God!

NASB 1977
You who stand in the house of the LORD, In the courts of the house of our God!

Legacy Standard Bible
You who stand in the house of Yahweh, In the courts of the house of our God!

Amplified Bible
You who stand in the house of the LORD, In the courts of the house of our God,

Christian Standard Bible
who stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
who stand in the house of Yahweh, in the courts of the house of our God.

American Standard Version
Ye that stand in the house of Jehovah, In the courts of the house of our God.

Contemporary English Version
All who serve in the temple of the LORD our God,

English Revised Version
Ye that stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
who are standing in the house of the LORD, in the courtyards of the house of our God.

Good News Translation
who stand in the LORD's house, in the Temple of our God.

International Standard Version
you who are standing in the LORD's Temple, in the courtyards of the house of our God.

Majority Standard Bible
who stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God.

NET Bible
who serve in the LORD's temple, in the courts of the temple of our God.

New Heart English Bible
you who stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of our God's house.

Webster's Bible Translation
Ye that stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God,

World English Bible
you who stand in Yahweh’s house, in the courts of our God’s house.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Who are standing in the house of YHWH, "" In the courts of the house of our God.

Young's Literal Translation
Who are standing in the house of Jehovah, In the courts of the house of our God.

Smith's Literal Translation
Standing in the house of Jehovah, in the enclosures of the house of our God.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
You that stand in the house of the Lord, in the courts of the house of our God.

Catholic Public Domain Version
You who stand in the house of the Lord, in the courts of the house of our God:

New American Bible
Who stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God!

New Revised Standard Version
you that stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
You who stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Those who stand in the house of LORD JEHOVAH and in the courts of the house of our God.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Ye that stand in the house of the LORD, In the courts of the house of our God.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
who stand in the house of the Lord, in the courts of the house of our God.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Your Name, O LORD, Endures Forever
1Hallelujah! Praise the name of the LORD. Give praise, O servants of the LORD, 2who stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God. 3Hallelujah, for the LORD is good; sing praises to His name, for it is lovely.…

Cross References
1 Chronicles 23:28-32
but their duty was to assist the descendants of Aaron with the service of the house of the LORD, being responsible for the courts and chambers, the purification of all the holy things, and the work of the service of the house of God, / as well as for the rows of the showbread, the fine flour for the grain offering, the wafers of unleavened bread, the baking, the mixing, and all measurements of quantity and size. / They were also to stand every morning to give thanks and praise to the LORD, and likewise in the evening. ...

2 Chronicles 5:11-14
Now all the priests who were present had consecrated themselves regardless of their divisions. And when the priests came out of the Holy Place, / all the Levitical singers—Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun, and their sons and relatives—stood on the east side of the altar, dressed in fine linen and playing cymbals, harps, and lyres, accompanied by 120 priests sounding trumpets. / The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud ...

1 Kings 8:10-11
And when the priests came out of the Holy Place, the cloud filled the house of the LORD / so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud. For the glory of the LORD filled the house of the LORD.

Exodus 29:44
So I will consecrate the Tent of Meeting and the altar, and I will consecrate Aaron and his sons to serve Me as priests.

Numbers 18:6
Behold, I Myself have selected your fellow Levites from the Israelites as a gift to you, dedicated to the LORD to perform the service for the Tent of Meeting.

1 Chronicles 9:33
Those who were musicians, the heads of Levite families, stayed in the temple chambers and were exempt from other duties because they were on duty day and night.

2 Chronicles 29:11
Now, my sons, do not be negligent, for the LORD has chosen you to stand before Him, to serve Him, to minister before Him, and to burn incense.”

1 Samuel 2:11
Then Elkanah went home to Ramah, but the boy began ministering to the LORD before Eli the priest.

Ezekiel 44:11
Yet they shall be ministers in My sanctuary, having charge of the gates of the temple and ministering there. They shall slaughter the burnt offerings and other sacrifices for the people and stand before them to minister to them.

Deuteronomy 10:8
At that time the LORD set apart the tribe of Levi to carry the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand before the LORD to serve Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name, as they do to this day.

1 Chronicles 6:31-32
These are the men David put in charge of the music in the house of the LORD after the ark rested there. / They ministered with song before the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, until Solomon built the house of the LORD in Jerusalem. And they performed their duties according to the regulations given them.

2 Chronicles 31:2
Hezekiah reestablished the divisions of the priests and Levites—each of them according to their duties as priests or Levites—for the burnt offerings and peace offerings, for ministry, for giving thanks, and for singing praises at the gates of the LORD’s dwelling.

Nehemiah 12:44-47
And on that same day men were appointed over the rooms that housed the supplies, contributions, firstfruits, and tithes. The portions specified by the Law for the priests and Levites were gathered into these storerooms from the fields of the villages, because Judah rejoiced over the priests and Levites who were serving. / They performed the service of their God and the service of purification, along with the singers and gatekeepers, as David and his son Solomon had prescribed. / For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there were directors for the singers and for the songs of praise and thanksgiving to God. ...

Luke 1:8-9
One day while Zechariah’s division was on duty and he was serving as priest before God, / he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense.

Hebrews 9:6
When everything had been prepared in this way, the priests entered regularly into the first room to perform their sacred duties.


Treasury of Scripture

You that stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God.

that stand

1 Chronicles 16:37-42
So he left there before the ark of the covenant of the LORD Asaph and his brethren, to minister before the ark continually, as every day's work required: …

1 Chronicles 23:30
And to stand every morning to thank and praise the LORD, and likewise at even;

Nehemiah 9:5
Then the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabniah, Sherebiah, Hodijah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah, said, Stand up and bless the LORD your God for ever and ever: and blessed be thy glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise.

the courts

Psalm 92:13
Those that be planted in the house of the LORD shall flourish in the courts of our God.

Psalm 96:8
Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come into his courts.

Psalm 116:19
In the courts of the LORD'S house, in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem. Praise ye the LORD.

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Psalm 135
1. An exhortation to praise God for his mercy
5. For his power
8. For his judgments
15. The vanity of idols
19. An exhortation to bless God














who stand in the house of the LORD
This phrase calls to mind the image of the faithful servants and worshipers who are present in the temple, the sacred space dedicated to the worship of Yahweh. The Hebrew word for "stand" is "עֹמְדִים" (omedim), which implies a sense of readiness, service, and dedication. In ancient Israel, standing was a posture of respect and attentiveness, especially in the presence of a king or deity. The "house of the LORD" refers to the temple in Jerusalem, a central place of worship and the dwelling place of God's presence among His people. Historically, the temple was not only a religious center but also a symbol of national identity and divine favor. This phrase encourages believers to be steadfast and devoted in their worship, recognizing the privilege and responsibility of being in God's presence.

in the courts of the house of our God
The "courts" of the temple were areas where worshipers gathered, and they were accessible to different groups of people, including the Israelites and, in some sections, even Gentiles. The Hebrew word "חֲצֵרוֹת" (chatzerot) signifies these outer areas, which were bustling with activity, prayer, and sacrifice. The phrase "house of our God" emphasizes a personal relationship with the divine, acknowledging God as not just a distant deity but as "our" God, intimately involved in the lives of His people. This reflects the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where He promises to be their God, and they are His people. The historical context of the temple courts as places of teaching, prayer, and community underscores the importance of communal worship and the shared faith experience. This phrase inspires believers to actively participate in the life of the church, fostering a sense of belonging and shared purpose in the worship of God.

Verse 2. - Ye that stand in the house of the Lord, in the courts of the house of our God. The "servants" are not here the priests and Levites only, as in Psalm 134:1; but the priests, the Levites, and the people - all those who throng the "courts" of the temple (comp. vers. 19, 20).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
who stand
שֶׁ֣֭עֹֽמְדִים (‘ō·mə·ḏîm)
Pronoun - relative | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations

in the house
בְּבֵ֣ית (bə·ḇêṯ)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004: A house

of the LORD,
יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

in the courts
בְּ֝חַצְר֗וֹת (bə·ḥaṣ·rō·wṯ)
Preposition-b | Noun - common plural construct
Strong's 2691: A yard, a hamlet

of the house
בֵּ֣ית (bêṯ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004: A house

of our God.
אֱלֹהֵֽינוּ׃ (’ĕ·lō·hê·nū)
Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative


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