King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Because of the house of the LORD our God I will seek thy good.
Complete Jewish Bible:
For the sake of the house of ADONAI our God, I will seek your well-being.
Berean Standard Bible:
For the sake of the house of the LORD our God, I will seek your prosperity.
American Standard Version:
For the sake of the house of Jehovah our God I will seek thy good.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Because of the house{H1004} of the LORD{H3068} our God{H430} I will seek{H1245} thy good{H2896}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Nehemiah 2:10
- When Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, heard [of it], it grieved them exceedingly that there was come a man to seek the welfare of the children of Israel.
Psalms 84:10
- For a day in thy courts [is] better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.
John 2:17
- And his disciples remembered that it was written, The zeal of thine house hath eaten me up.
Esther 10:3
- For Mordecai the Jew [was] next unto king Ahasuerus, and great among the Jews, and accepted of the multitude of his brethren, seeking the wealth of his people, and speaking peace to all his seed.
1 Chronicles 29:3
- Moreover, because I have set my affection to the house of my God, I have of mine own proper good, of gold and silver, [which] I have given to the house of my God, over and above all that I have prepared for the holy house,
Psalms 69:9
- For the zeal of thine house hath eaten me up; and the reproaches of them that reproached thee are fallen upon me.
Nehemiah 13:14
- Remember me, O my God, concerning this, and wipe not out my good deeds that I have done for the house of my God, and for the offices thereof.
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Commentary for Psalms 122:9
Psalm 122:9 is part of a psalm traditionally attributed to David, and it is one of the "Songs of Ascents" (Psalms 120-134), which were likely sung by Jewish pilgrims as they ascended to Jerusalem for the annual festivals. The verse reflects the pilgrim's devotion and joy at the prospect of visiting the Temple, which is referred to as the "house of the LORD."
The historical context of this verse is rooted in the significance of Jerusalem and its Temple as the central place of worship for the Israelites. The Temple, built by King Solomon and later rebuilt after the Babylonian exile, was seen as the dwelling place of God on earth, a place for offerings, prayers, and communal worship.
The theme of Psalm 122:9 is the deep reverence and longing for the presence of God. The speaker expresses a commitment to seek the good of Jerusalem because of its association with the LORD. This seeking of good can be understood both spiritually and practically—spiritually in terms of prayer and worship, and practically in terms of contributing to the peace and prosperity of the city that houses God's sanctuary.
In a broader sense, the verse also touches on the idea of a shared community bound by faith, where the well-being of the sacred city is intertwined with the well-being of its inhabitants and the people of God as a whole. The pilgrim's declaration to seek Jerusalem's good is an expression of solidarity and a pledge of loyalty to the city that symbolizes the unity and identity of the Israelite people.
In summary, Psalm 122:9 encapsulates the religious fervor of pilgrims traveling to Jerusalem, their dedication to the central place of worship, and their commitment to the spiritual and material well-being of the city that is dear to God. It reflects the communal aspect of worship and the shared responsibility to uphold and honor the city that stands as a testament to God's presence among His people.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H1004
There are 1718 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בַּיִת
Transliteration: bayith
Pronunciation: bah'-yith
Description: probably from בָּנָה abbreviated; a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.); court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). - Strong's Number: H3068
There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהֹוָה
Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה. - Strong's Number: H430
There are 2334 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֱלֹהִים
Transliteration: ʼĕlôhîym
Pronunciation: el-o-heem'
Description: plural of אֱלוֹהַּ; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates; and sometimes as a superlative; angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. - Strong's Number: H1245
There are 215 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בָּקַשׁ
Transliteration: bâqash
Pronunciation: baw-kash'
Description: a primitive root; to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after; ask, beg, beseech, desire, enquire, get, make inquisition, procure, (make) request, require, seek (for). - Strong's Number: H2896
There are 517 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: טוֹב
Transliteration: ṭôwb
Pronunciation: tobe
Description: from טוֹב; good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good thing, a good man or woman; the good, goods or good things, good men or women), also as an adverb (well); beautiful, best, better, bountiful, cheerful, at ease, [idiom] fair (word), (be in) favour, fine, glad, good (deed, -lier, -liest, -ly, -ness, -s), graciously, joyful, kindly, kindness, liketh (best), loving, merry, [idiom] most, pleasant, [phrase] pleaseth, pleasure, precious, prosperity, ready, sweet, wealth, welfare, (be) well(-favoured).