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Psalms 134

3 verses

TL;DR

Psalm 134 invites the night-shift servants of the Lord to bless Him from the sanctuary, emphasizing the blessing that comes from the Lord who created heaven and earth.

Summary

Psalm 134 is a brief psalm of blessing addressed to those who serve the Lord in the evening. It begins with an exhortation for all night‑standing servants to bless the Lord. The psalm then instructs them to lift their hands in the sanctuary as a sign of reverence and worship. Finally, it affirms that the Lord, who created the heavens and the earth, bestows His blessings upon them from Zion. The psalm closes with a promise of divine favor tied to the presence of the Lord in His holy place. The tone is uplifting, encouraging believers to maintain reverence even during nighttime service.

Outline
  1. Invites night‑servants to bless the Lord
  2. Asks them to lift hands in the sanctuary
  3. Affirms the Lord’s blessing from Zion
Themes
Worship and reverenceDivine blessingCommunity of believers
Keywords
blessservantsnightsanctuaryZionheavenearth
People
LORD
Places
Zionhouse of the LORD (sanctuary)
Things
handsblessingheaven and earthnight
Key Verses
  • Psalms 134:3: It links the blessing to the Creator, underscoring divine generosity
Questions
  • What does it mean to 'lift up your hands' in worship?
  • Why is the blessing specifically mentioned as coming out of Zion?
  • How does nighttime service influence the nature of worship in this psalm?
Sentiment

positive
Encourages reverence and affirms divine blessing