King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house, nor go up into my bed;
Complete Jewish Bible:
"I will not enter the house where I live or get into my bed,
Berean Standard Bible:
“I will not enter my house or get into my bed,
American Standard Version:
Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house, Nor go up into my bed;
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Surely I will not come{H935} into the tabernacle{H168} of my house{H1004}, nor go up{H5927} into my bed{H6210}{H3326};
Cross-References (KJV):
Matthew 6:33
- But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Haggai 1:4
- [Is it] time for you, O ye, to dwell in your cieled houses, and this house [lie] waste?
Ecclesiastes 9:10
- Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do [it] with thy might; for [there is] no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.
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Commentary for Psalms 132:3
Psalm 132:3 reads, "Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house, nor go up into my bed;" This verse is part of a larger psalm that is a prayer for God to remember David and his deep desire to build a temple for the Lord. The historical context of this verse is rooted in the time of King David, who expressed his longing to establish a permanent dwelling place for the Ark of the Covenant, which at that time was housed in a tent, or tabernacle.
In this particular verse, the psalmist, likely David, is voicing a vow of personal abstinence and dedication. He declares that he will not allow himself the comforts of his own home or bed until he has found a place for the Lord to rest. This reflects a deep commitment and reverence for God, as the psalmist prioritizes the dwelling place of God over his own comfort and rest. The themes present in this verse include dedication to God's service, the fulfillment of vows, and the importance of providing a sanctuary for divine worship. It also speaks to the idea of sacrifice and the notion that serving God and ensuring His glory takes precedence over personal pleasures and relaxation.
The verse captures the intensity of the psalmist's devotion, as he is willing to forgo the basic human needs of shelter and sleep to honor his promise to God. This commitment is emblematic of a broader spiritual principle where one's relationship with God and the fulfillment of religious duties are considered of utmost importance. The historical significance is tied to the transition from the portable tabernacle to the grandeur of the Solomonic temple, which would later be built by David's son, Solomon, as a more lasting and glorious symbol of 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: H935
There are 2307 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בּוֹא
Transliteration: bôwʼ
Pronunciation: bo
Description: a primitive root; to go or come (in a wide variety of applications); abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. - Strong's Number: H168
There are 369 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֹהֶל
Transliteration: ʼôhel
Pronunciation: o'-hel
Description: from אָהַל; a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance); covering, (dwelling) (place), home, tabernacle, tent. - 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: H5927
There are 817 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָלָה
Transliteration: ʻâlâh
Pronunciation: aw-law'
Description: a primitive root; to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative; arise (up), (cause to) ascend up, at once, break (the day) (up), bring (up), (cause to) burn, carry up, cast up, [phrase] shew, climb (up), (cause to, make to) come (up), cut off, dawn, depart, exalt, excel, fall, fetch up, get up, (make to) go (away, up); grow (over) increase, lay, leap, levy, lift (self) up, light, (make) up, [idiom] mention, mount up, offer, make to pay, [phrase] perfect, prefer, put (on), raise, recover, restore, (make to) rise (up), scale, set (up), shoot forth (up), (begin to) spring (up), stir up, take away (up), work. - Strong's Number: H6210
There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֶרֶשׂ
Transliteration: ʻeres
Pronunciation: eh'res
Description: from an unused root meaning perhaps to arch; a couch (properly, with a canopy); bed(-stead), couch. - Strong's Number: H3326
There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָצוּעַ
Transliteration: yâtsûwaʻ
Pronunciation: yaw-tsoo'-ah
Description: passive participle of יַצַע; spread, i.e. a bed; (architecture) an extension, i.e. wing or lean-to (a single story or collectively); bed, chamber, couch.