Psalms 115:15 Meaning and Explanation
“Ye are blessed of the LORD which made heaven and earth.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Israel is blessed by the Creator of all—the same God who fashioned the cosmos.
The Context of Psalms 115:15
The blessing's source: the almighty Creator, not human strength or idol-craft.
What Does Psalms 115:15 Mean?
The source of Israel's blessing is identified: the LORD who 'made heaven and earth.' This is the God of creation, whose power is cosmic in scope. To be blessed by such a God is to be sustained and elevated by the very force that holds the universe in being.
This grounds Israel's confidence: they trust not in idols made by human hands, but in the Creator who made everything. His blessing carries the weight of His creative omnipotence.
Psalms 115:15 in the Original Language
בְרוּכִים (b'ruchim), 'blessed' — laden with divine favor and abundance, from the root 'to kneel/bend,' suggesting God's blessings are bestowed with His full presence.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 115:15
What does Psalms 115:15 mean?
Israel is blessed by the Creator of all—the same God who fashioned the cosmos.
What is the context of Psalms 115:15?
The blessing's source: the almighty Creator, not human strength or idol-craft.