Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and for evermore.
Parallel translations
- WEB Blessed be Yahweh’s name, from this time forward and forever more.
- BSB Blessed be the name of the LORD both now and forevermore.
- NKJV Blessed be the name of the Lord From this time forth and forevermore!
- NASB Blessed be the name of the Lord From this time on and forever.
- NLT Blessed be the name of the Lord now and forever.
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Quick answer
May the Lord's name be blessed now and forevermore. His praise is to be unending.
Overview
The verse calls for God's name to be blessed continuously, 'from this time forward and forever.' It expresses the timeless, perpetual nature of true worship. Such eternal praise anticipates the worship of heaven, where God is glorified without end (Revelation 5:13).
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 7
- Dan 2:20Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever: for wisdom and might are his:
- 1 Chr 16:36Blessed be the LORD God of Israel for ever and ever. And all the people said, Amen, and praised the LORD.
- Rev 5:13And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.
- Ps 41:13Blessed be the LORD God of Israel from everlasting, and to everlasting. Amen, and Amen.
- 1 Chr 29:10–13Wherefore David blessed the LORD before all the congregation: and David said, Blessed be thou, LORD God of Israel our father, for ever and ever.
- Ps 106:48Blessed be the LORD God of Israel from everlasting to everlasting: and let all the people say, Amen. Praise ye the LORD.
- Eph 3:21Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.
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