Psalms 129:8

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Neither do they which go by say, The blessing of the LORD [be] upon you: we bless you in the name of the LORD.

Complete Jewish Bible:

so that no passer-by says, "ADONAI's blessing on you! We bless you in the name of ADONAI!"

Berean Standard Bible:

May none who pass by say to them, “The blessing of the LORD be on you; we bless you in the name of the LORD.”

American Standard Version:

Neither do they that go by say, The blessing of Jehovah be upon you; We bless you in the name of Jehovah.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Neither do they which go by{H5674} say{H559}, The blessing{H1293} of the LORD{H3068} be upon you: we bless{H1288} you in the name{H8034} of the LORD{H3068}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Psalms 118:26

  • Blessed [be] he that cometh in the name of the LORD: we have blessed you out of the house of the LORD.

Ruth 2:4

  • ¶ And, behold, Boaz came from Bethlehem, and said unto the reapers, The LORD [be] with you. And they answered him, The LORD bless thee.

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Commentary for Psalms 129:8

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: H5674
    There are 493 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: עָבַר
    Transliteration: ʻâbar
    Pronunciation: aw-bar'
    Description: a primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation); alienate, alter, [idiom] at all, beyond, bring (over, through), carry over, (over-) come (on, over), conduct (over), convey over, current, deliver, do away, enter, escape, fail, gender, get over, (make) go (away, beyond, by, forth, his way, in, on, over, through), have away (more), lay, meddle, overrun, make partition, (cause to, give, make to, over) pass(-age, along, away, beyond, by, -enger, on, out, over, through), (cause to, make) [phrase] proclaim(-amation), perish, provoke to anger, put away, rage, [phrase] raiser of taxes, remove, send over, set apart, [phrase] shave, cause to (make) sound, [idiom] speedily, [idiom] sweet smelling, take (away), (make to) transgress(-or), translate, turn away, (way-) faring man, be wrath.
  2. Strong's Number: H559
    There are 4434 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אָמַר
    Transliteration: ʼâmar
    Pronunciation: aw-mar'
    Description: a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude); answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet.
  3. Strong's Number: H1293
    There are 64 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: בְּרָכָה
    Transliteration: Bᵉrâkâh
    Pronunciation: ber-aw-kaw'
    Description: from בָרַךְ; benediction; by implication prosperity; blessing, liberal, pool, present.
  4. 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.
  5. Strong's Number: H1288
    There are 289 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: בָרַךְ
    Transliteration: bârak
    Pronunciation: baw-rak'
    Description: a primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason); [idiom] abundantly, [idiom] altogether, [idiom] at all, blaspheme, bless, congratulate, curse, [idiom] greatly, [idiom] indeed, kneel (down), praise, salute, [idiom] still, thank.
  6. Strong's Number: H8034
    There are 771 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: שֵׁם
    Transliteration: shêm
    Pronunciation: shame
    Description: a primitive word (perhaps rather from through the idea of definite and conspicuous position; compare שָׁמַיִם); an appellation, as amark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character; [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report.