Psalms 72:19 Meaning and Explanation
“And blessed be his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with his glory; Amen, and Amen.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist calls for God's glorious name to be blessed eternally and His glory to fill the entire earth.
The Context of Psalms 72:19
The psalm's vision culminates in God's glory filling all creation.
What Does Psalms 72:19 Mean?
This closing verse expands the blessing to cosmic scope. God's glorious name (God's revealed character and majesty) is blessed forever—a permanent doxology. The petition 'let the whole earth be filled with his glory' expresses the ultimate goal toward which the just king's reign moves: the entire creation transformed and infused with God's manifest presence.
The double 'Amen, and Amen' emphasizes the solemnity and certitude of the petition. The psalm culminates not in the king but in this vision of universal divine glory—the righteous king is the means by which God's presence and justice saturate all creation. This is the ultimate answer to the opening prayer for God to grant the king divine wisdom.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 72:19
What does Psalms 72:19 mean?
The psalmist calls for God's glorious name to be blessed eternally and His glory to fill the entire earth.
What is the context of Psalms 72:19?
The psalm's vision culminates in God's glory filling all creation.