Reference

Psalms 115:12

Israel as Distinct Israel-Specific Promises

“The Lord hath been mindful of us: he will bless us; he will bless the house of Israel; he will bless the house of Aaron.”

O house of Aaron, trust in the Lord: he is their help and their shield.

Ye that fear the Lord, trust in the Lord: he is their help and their shield.

The Lord hath been mindful of us: he will bless us; he will bless the house of Israel; he will bless the house of Aaron.

He will bless them that fear the Lord, both small and great.

The Lord shall increase you more and more, you and your children.

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Israel as Distinct

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Israel-Specific Promises

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Israel as Distinct

The "house of Israel" and "house of Aaron" can be interpreted as referring to the spiritual Israel or the Church, which is seen as the new Israel in some theological frameworks, thus not necessarily implying a distinct, separate entity for ethnic Israel.

Israel-Specific Promises

While "the house of Israel" and "the house of Aaron" clearly refer to specific groups within Israel, the initial phrase "he will bless us" could be interpreted more broadly to include all believers, not just ethnic Israel.

Israel as Distinct

Related Verses

Psalms 135:19

“Bless the Lord, O house of Israel: bless the Lord, O house of Aaron:”

Psalms 115:10

“O house of Aaron, trust in the Lord: he is their help and their shield.”

Psalms 115:13

“He will bless them that fear the Lord, both small and great.”

Psalms 115:18

“But we will bless the Lord from this time forth and for evermore. Praise the Lord.”

Psalms 115:14

“The Lord shall increase you more and more, you and your children.”

Thematic Connections

Israel as Distinct Israel-Specific Promises

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