Psa 115:8-18 - Commentary

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Text -- Psalms 115:8-18 (NET)

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115:8 Those who make them will end up like them, as will everyone who trusts in them. 115:9 O Israel, trust in the Lord! He is their deliverer and protector. 115:10 O family of Aaron, trust in the Lord! He is their deliverer and protector. 115:11 You loyal followers of the Lord, trust in the Lord! He is their deliverer and protector. 115:12 The Lord takes notice of us, he will bless– he will bless the family of Israel, he will bless the family of Aaron. 115:13 He will bless his loyal followers, both young and old. 115:14 May he increase your numbers, yours and your children’s! 115:15 May you be blessed by the Lord, the creator of heaven and earth! 115:16 The heavens belong to the Lord, but the earth he has given to mankind. 115:17 The dead do not praise the Lord, nor do any of those who descend into the silence of death. 115:18 But we will praise the Lord now and forevermore. Praise the Lord!

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Names, People and Places, Dictionary Themes and Topics

Names, People and Places:

· Aaron a son of Amram; brother of Moses,son of Amram (Kohath Levi); patriarch of Israel's priests,the clan or priestly line founded by Aaron

· Israel a citizen of Israel.,a member of the nation of Israel

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NET Notes: Psa 115:8 Because the idols are lifeless, they cannot help their worshipers in times of crisis. Consequently the worshipers end up as dead as the gods in which ...

NET Notes: Psa 115:9 Heb “and their shield.”

NET Notes: Psa 115:10 Heb “and their shield.”

NET Notes: Psa 115:11 Heb “and their shield.”

NET Notes: Psa 115:12 Heb “house.”

NET Notes: Psa 115:13 Heb “the small along with the great.” The translation assumes that “small” and “great” here refer to age (see 2 Ch...

NET Notes: Psa 115:14 Heb “may he add to you, to you and your sons.” The prefixed verbal form is jussive, indicating this is a prayer.

NET Notes: Psa 115:15 Or “maker.”

NET Notes: Psa 115:16 Heb “to the sons of man.”

NET Notes: Psa 115:17 Heb “silence,” a metonymy here for death (see Ps 94:17).

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