Psalms 118:26 Meaning and Explanation
“Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the LORD: we have blessed you out of the house of the LORD.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Those who come in God's name are blessed, and the sanctuary community pronounces blessing.
The Context of Psalms 118:26
The arrival of those coming in God's name is blessed by the temple community.
What Does Psalms 118:26 Mean?
This verse addresses someone (or ones) who arrive 'in the name of the LORD'—acting as God's representative or in God's authority. The blessing pronounced—'Blessed be he that cometh'—could apply to pilgrims, leaders, priests, or messengers arriving at the temple. The phrase 'in the name of the LORD' indicates they carry God's presence and authority. The blessing is not merely a nice sentiment but a recognition that those acting as God's agents are themselves blessed and carry blessing.
The second part shifts perspective: 'we have blessed you out of the house of the LORD.' The temple community speaks collectively, pronouncing blessing from within the sanctuary itself. The house of the LORD is the source and seat of blessing. Those standing there speak with the authority of that place. They bless the arrivals, affirming their purpose and invoking God's favor upon them. This creates a circle of blessing: those coming in God's name are blessed; the community blesses them further; all are strengthened.
Psalms 118:26 in the Original Language
בָּרוּךְ (baruch), 'blessed' — in Hebrew, to be blessed is to be filled with divine power, favor, and fruitfulness.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 118:26
What does Psalms 118:26 mean?
Those who come in God's name are blessed, and the sanctuary community pronounces blessing.
What is the context of Psalms 118:26?
The arrival of those coming in God's name is blessed by the temple community.