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Psalms 135:19

Israel as Distinct Israel-Specific Promises

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

They have ears, but they hear not; neither is there any breath in their mouths.

They that make them are like unto them: so is every one that trusteth in them.

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

Bless the Lord, O house of Levi: ye that fear the Lord, bless the Lord.

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

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Israel as Distinct

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Israel as Distinct

The phrase "house of Israel" and "house of Aaron" in this verse are used in a context of general praise and blessing, not to define or differentiate specific theological roles or future prophetic destinies. The verse is an exhortation to worship, and these terms simply refer to the collective people of God in the Old Testament era, without necessarily implying a continued distinctness from the New Testament church.

Israel-Specific Promises

While the verse addresses the "house of Israel" and "house of Aaron," which are specific to Israel, it is a call to bless the Lord, not a promise, prophecy, or covenant from God to them.

Israel as Distinct

Related Verses

Psalms 135:20

“Bless the Lord, O house of Levi: ye that fear the Lord, bless the Lord.”

Psalms 115:12

“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.”

Psalms 135:21

“Blessed be the Lord out of Zion, which dwelleth at Jerusalem. Praise ye the Lord.”

Psalms 135:1

“Praise ye the Lord. Praise ye the name of the Lord; praise him, O ye servants of the Lord.”

Psalms 135:2

“Ye that stand in the house of the Lord, in the courts of the house of our God,”

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Israel as Distinct Israel-Specific Promises

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