Psalms 135:21

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

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

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

בָּ֘ר֤וּךְ יְהוָ֨ה ׀ מִצִיּ֗וֹן שֹׁ֘כֵ֤ן יְֽרוּשָׁלִָ֗ם הַֽלְלוּ־יָֽהּ׃

Transliteration

bārûk YHWH miṢiyyōn šōkēn Yᵉrûšālāim halᵉlû-Yāh

Grammar Details

*bārûk*: Qal passive participle, masculine singular - blessed
*YHWH*: proper noun - divine name
*miṢiyyōn*: preposition + proper noun - from Zion
*šōkēn*: Qal participle, masculine singular construct - dweller of
*Yᵉrûšālāim*: proper noun - Jerusalem
*halᵉlû*: Piel imperative, masculine plural - praise
*Yāh*: proper noun - shortened form of YHWH

Word Meanings

*bārûk*: blessed/praised
*miṢiyyōn*: from Zion/out of Zion
*šōkēn*: one who dwells/one who inhabits/resident of
*halᵉlû*: praise/celebrate/extol
*Yāh*: JAH/LORD/Yahweh (shortened form)

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About this Translation

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

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🎯 Translation Approach

Classic King James Version text presented with Strong's numbering to link English words to their underlying Hebrew and Greek terms. Prioritizes literal/formal correspondence while enabling original-language word study.

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Readability

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💎 Distinctive Features

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Study-focused layout: Optimized for research and analysis, prioritizing lexical access over uninterrupted readability.
Concordance compatibility: Strong's numbers map to widely available concordances and lexicons for deeper study.

✅ Strengths

Strong linkage to original Hebrew/Greek via Strong's numbers
High concordance with source wording
Well-suited for in-depth word studies and exegesis
Widely recognized and referenced KJV text

⚠️ Considerations

Archaic language can be difficult for modern readers
Reference numbers can disrupt continuous reading
Less suitable for public or devotional reading compared to modern translations

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Referenced Verses

Ps 134:3 : 3 The LORD that made heaven and earth bless thee out of Zion.
Ps 132:13-14 : 13 For the LORD hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation. 14 This is my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it.
Isa 12:6 : 6 Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee.
2 Chr 6:6 : 6 But I have chosen Jerusalem, that my name might be there; and have chosen David to be over my people Israel.
Ps 48:1 : 1 A Song and Psalm for the sons of Korah. Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised{H8794)} in the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness.
Ps 48:9 : 9 We have thought{H8765)} of thy lovingkindness, O God, in the midst of thy temple.
Ps 76:2 : 2 In Salem also is his tabernacle, and his dwelling place in Zion.
Ps 128:5 : 5 The LORD shall bless thee out of Zion: and thou shalt see the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

Ps 134:1-3
3 verses
85%
1A Song of degrees. Behold, bless ye the LORD, all ye servants of the LORD, which by night stand in the house of the LORD.
2Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, and bless the LORD.
3The LORD that made heaven and earth bless thee out of Zion.
Ps 147:12-13
2 verses
85%
12Praise the LORD, O Jerusalem; praise thy God, O Zion.
13For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; he hath blessed thy children within thee.
Ps 135:19-20
2 verses
83%
19Bless the LORD, O house of Israel: bless the LORD, O house of Aaron:
20Bless the LORD, O house of Levi: ye that fear the LORD, bless the LORD.
Ps 128:4-5
2 verses
82%
4Behold, that thus shall the man be blessed that feareth the LORD.
5The LORD shall bless thee out of Zion: and thou shalt see the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life.
Ps 116:19
81%
19In the courts of the LORD'S house, in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem. Praise ye the LORD.
Ps 113:1-3
3 verses
80%
1Praise ye the LORD. Praise, O ye servants of the LORD, praise the name of the LORD.
2Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and for evermore.
3From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the LORD'S name is to be praised.
Ps 135:1-3
3 verses
79%
1Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the name of the LORD; praise him, O ye servants of the LORD.
2Ye that stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God,
3Praise the LORD; for the LORD is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant.
Ps 118:26
78%
26Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the LORD: we have blessed you out of the house of the LORD.
Ps 102:21
78%
21To declare the name of the LORD in Zion, and his praise in Jerusalem;
Ps 147:1-2
2 verses
78%
1Praise ye the LORD: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely.
2The LORD doth build up Jerusalem: he gathereth together the outcasts of Israel.
Ps 115:18
77%
18But we will bless the LORD from this time forth and for evermore. Praise the LORD.
Ps 146:10
77%
10The LORD shall reign for ever, even thy God, O Zion, unto all generations. Praise ye the LORD.
Ps 112:1
77%
1Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.
Ps 9:11
77%
11Sing praises to the LORD, which dwelleth in Zion: declare among the people his doings.
Ps 106:48
76%
48Blessed be the LORD God of Israel from everlasting to everlasting: and let all the people say, Amen. Praise ye the LORD.
Ps 148:1
76%
1Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the LORD from the heavens: praise him in the heights.
Ps 41:13
76%
13Blessed{H8803)} be the LORD God of Israel from everlasting, and to everlasting. Amen, and Amen.
Ps 150:1
76%
1Praise ye the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power.
Ps 145:21
76%
21My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD: and let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever.
Ps 146:1
76%
1Praise ye the LORD. Praise the LORD, O my soul.
Ps 84:4
75%
4Blessed are they that dwell{H8802)} in thy house: they will be still praising{H8762)} thee. Selah.
1 Chr 16:36
75%
36Blessed be the LORD God of Israel for ever and ever. And all the people said, Amen, and praised the LORD.
Ps 149:1-2
2 verses
75%
1Praise ye the LORD. Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints.
2Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.
Ps 122:6
75%
6Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.
Ps 115:15
75%
15Ye are blessed of the LORD which made heaven and earth.
Ps 28:6
75%
6Blessed be the LORD, because he hath heard the voice of my supplications.
Ps 31:21
74%
21Blessed be the LORD: for he hath shewed me his marvellous kindness in a strong city.
Ps 111:1
74%
1Praise ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation.
Isa 33:5
74%
5The LORD is exalted; for he dwelleth on high: he hath filled Zion with judgment and righteousness.
Ps 20:2
74%
2Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion;
Ps 132:13
74%
13For the LORD hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation.
Ps 89:52
74%
52Blessed{H8803)} be the LORD for evermore. Amen, and Amen.
Ps 122:2
74%
2Our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem.
Ps 68:26
74%
26Bless{H8761)} ye God in the congregations, even the Lord, from the fountain of Israel.
Ps 102:16
73%
16When the LORD shall build up Zion, he shall appear in his glory.
Ps 150:6
73%
6Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.
Ps 76:2
73%
2In Salem also is his tabernacle, and his dwelling place in Zion.
1 Chr 23:25
73%
25For David said, The LORD God of Israel hath given rest unto his people, that they may dwell in Jerusalem for ever:
2 Chr 6:4
73%
4And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, who hath with his hands fulfilled that which he spake with his mouth to my father David, saying,