Psalms 132:14

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

This [is] my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it.

Complete Jewish Bible:

"This is my resting-place forever, I will live here because I so much want to.

Berean Standard Bible:

“This is My resting place forever and ever; here I will dwell, for I have desired this home.

American Standard Version:

This is my resting-place for ever: Here will I dwell; for I have desired it.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

This is my rest{H4496} for ever{H5703}: here will I dwell{H3427}; for I have desired{H183} it.

Cross-References (KJV):

Psalms 132:8

  • Arise, O LORD, into thy rest; thou, and the ark of thy strength.

Psalms 135:21

  • Blessed be the LORD out of Zion, which dwelleth at Jerusalem. Praise ye the LORD.

Psalms 76:2

  • In Salem also is his tabernacle, and his dwelling place in Zion.

1 Kings 8:13

  • I have surely built thee an house to dwell in, a settled place for thee to abide in for ever.

Psalms 87:2

  • The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.

Isaiah 12:6

  • Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for great [is] the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee.

Isaiah 8:18

  • Behold, I and the children whom the LORD hath given me [are] for signs and for wonders in Israel from the LORD of hosts, which dwelleth in mount Zion.

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Commentary for Psalms 132:14

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

  1. Strong's Number: H4496
    There are 21 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: מְנוּחָה
    Transliteration: mᵉnûwchâh
    Pronunciation: men-oo-khaw'
    Description: or מְנֻחָה; feminine of מָנוֹחַ; repose or (adverbially) peacefully; figuratively, consolation (specifically, matrimony); hence (concretely) an abode; comfortable, ease, quiet, rest(-ing place), still.
  2. Strong's Number: H5703
    There are 49 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: עַד
    Transliteration: ʻad
    Pronunciation: ad
    Description: from עָדָה; properly, a (peremptory) terminus, i.e. (by implication) duration, in the sense of advance or perpetuity (substantially as a noun, either with or without a preposition); eternity, ever(-lasting, -more), old, perpetually, [phrase] world without end.
  3. Strong's Number: H3427
    There are 980 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: יָשַׁב
    Transliteration: yâshab
    Pronunciation: yaw-shab'
    Description: a primitive root; properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry; (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry.
  4. Strong's Number: H183
    There are 213 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אָוָה
    Transliteration: ʼâvâh
    Pronunciation: aw-vaw'
    Description: a primitive root; to wish for; covet, (greatly) desire, be desirous, long, lust (after).