Psalm 89:52 - I Will Sing of His Love Forever

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I Will Sing of His Love Forever
…51how Your enemies have taunted, O LORD, and have mocked every step of Your anointed one! 52Blessed be the LORD forever! Amen and amen. 1A prayer of Moses the man of God. Lord, You have been our dwelling place through all generations.…

Cross References

Revelation 5:13
And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!”Romans 11:36
For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen.1 Chronicles 16:36
Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting.” Then all the people said, “Amen!” and “Praise the LORD!”Nehemiah 9:5
Then the Levites—Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah—said, “Stand up and bless the LORD your God from everlasting to everlasting: Blessed be Your glorious name, and may it be exalted above all blessing and praise.Ephesians 3:21
to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.1 Timothy 1:17
Now to the King eternal, immortal, and invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.Psalm 41:13
Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Amen and Amen.Psalm 106:48
Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Let all the people say, “Amen!” Hallelujah!Jude 1:25
to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority through Jesus Christ our Lord before all time, and now, and for all eternity. Amen.Daniel 2:20
and declared: “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him.Revelation 7:12
saying, “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength be to our God forever and ever! Amen.”Galatians 1:5
to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.Philippians 4:20
To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.1 Peter 4:11
If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.2 Corinthians 1:20
For all the promises of God are “Yes” in Christ. And so through Him, our “Amen” is spoken to the glory of God.

Psalm 41:13
Blessed be the LORD God of Israel from everlasting, and to everlasting. Amen, and Amen.

Psalm 72:18,19
Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things…

Psalm 106:48
Blessed be the LORD God of Israel from everlasting to everlasting: and let all the people say, Amen. Praise ye the LORD.

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Psalm 89

Blessed be the LORD forever!
This phrase is a doxology, a short hymn of praises to God, which is common in the Psalms. It reflects the eternal nature of God, emphasizing His unchanging and everlasting presence. The use of "forever" underscores the belief in God's eternal sovereignty and faithfulness, which is a central theme throughout the Bible. This phrase can be connected to other scriptures that highlight God's eternal nature, such as Psalm 90:2, which states, "Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the whole world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God." The phrase also serves as a reminder of the covenantal relationship between God and His people, as seen in the promises made to David earlier in Psalm 89.

Amen and amen.
The repetition of "Amen" serves to affirm the truth and certainty of the preceding statement. In Hebrew, "Amen" means "so be it" or "truly," and its repetition emphasizes the importance and sincerity of the declaration. This double affirmation is found in other parts of scripture, such as in the New Testament, where Jesus often uses "Truly, truly" (or "Amen, amen") to introduce significant teachings (e.g., John 3:3). The use of "Amen" at the end of prayers and doxologies is a tradition that continues in Christian worship today, signifying agreement and trust in God's promises. This phrase also reflects the communal aspect of worship, as the congregation would join in affirming the truth of God's eternal blessing.

Persons / Places / Events

1. The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who is praised and blessed in this verse.

2. Ethan the Ezrahite
Traditionally attributed as the author of Psalm 89, Ethan was a wise man in the time of Solomon, known for his wisdom and musical abilities.

3. Israel
The nation to whom the promises and covenants of God were given, and who are the primary audience of the Psalms.

4. Davidic Covenant
The covenant God made with David, promising that his descendants would rule forever, which is a central theme in Psalm 89.

5. The Psalms
A collection of songs and prayers in the Bible, of which Psalm 89 is a part, used in both personal and communal worship.

Teaching Points

Eternal Praise
The verse emphasizes the importance of praising God eternally. Our worship should not be limited to specific times or places but should be a continual part of our lives.

Affirmation of Faith
The use of "Amen and Amen" signifies a strong affirmation of faith and agreement with God's will and promises. It encourages believers to wholeheartedly agree with God's purposes.

God's Faithfulness
Despite the challenges and apparent delays in the fulfillment of God's promises, this verse reminds us of His unwavering faithfulness and the certainty of His covenant.

Community Worship
The communal aspect of this doxology encourages believers to join together in worship, recognizing the collective nature of our faith journey.

Hope in God's Promises
The verse serves as a reminder that our hope is anchored in the eternal nature of God's promises, which are as relevant today as they were in the time of the psalmist.

Verse 52. - Blessed be the Lord forevermore. Amen, and Amen. This detached verse, not necessarily from the same hand as the rest of the psalm, winds up, with the usual refrain, the Third Book.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

Blessed be
בָּר֖וּךְ (bā·rūḵ)
Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular
Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse

the LORD
יְהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

forever!
לְ֝עוֹלָ֗ם (lə·‘ō·w·lām)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5769: Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always

Amen
אָ֘מֵ֥ן ׀ (’ā·mên)
Adverb
Strong's 543: Sure, faithfulness, truly

and amen.
וְאָמֵֽן׃ (wə·’ā·mên)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb
Strong's 543: Sure, faithfulness, truly

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