Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and forevermore!
English Standard Version (ESV)
This verse isn't just a statement of praise, but a command for it to be unending, emphasizing that God's worthiness of honor isn't limited by time. It’s a profound reminder that His character and works are so magnificent they deserve our praise now and always.
Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and forevermore!
English Standard Version (ESV)
This psalm opens with a call to God's servants to praise His name, a call repeated for emphasis to stir up devotion. Verse 2 immediately expands this praise from a specific moment to encompass all of time, setting the stage for the following verses that will praise God's name across all space and for His immense glory.
Why does the psalmist say God's name should be blessed 'from this time forth and forevermore'? It's more than just a wish; it's a profound statement about God's unchanging nature and the eternal scope of His glory.
Praise Across All Time
This verse isn't just a nice sentiment; it's a declaration that God's worthiness of praise is not limited to a specific moment. The phrase "from this time forth and forevermore" emphasizes:
Think of it like an echo. Even after the initial sound, the echo continues to reverberate. Our praise, in a spiritual sense, should be an echo of God's own eternal glory, meant to last endlessly.
The verse specifically calls to bless 'the name of the LORD.' What makes God's Name so special that it demands eternal praise?
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More Than Just a Label
In Scripture, a person's "name" often signifies their character, reputation, authority, and very essence. When Psalm 113:2 calls us to bless "the name of the LORD," it's inviting us to:
This isn't just a passive acknowledgment; it's an active, joyful proclamation that resonates through time, proclaiming the unique and supreme value of God's very being.
Understand the original words
barak · Hebrew Verb
To pronounce a blessing or confer favor; when directed toward God, it is an act of adoration, declaring Him to be the source of all goodness and worthiness.
olam · Hebrew Noun/Adverb
A reference to the infinite, eternal nature of God, who exists outside of time and whose reign persists through all generations.
This psalm, likely composed during or shortly after the Babylonian exile, emphasizes the enduring nature of God's name and praise. It calls God's people to bless His name 'from this time forth and forevermore,' a profound declaration of faith amidst national devastation and a hopeful looking forward to restoration.
c. 1000 BC
Davidic Kingdom at its Height
Under King David and his son Solomon, Israel experienced a golden age of political stability and cultural flourishing. This era established Jerusalem as the unified capital and the Ark of the Covenant was brought to the city, symbolizing God's presence.
c. 970 BC
Temple in Jerusalem Completed
Solomon's Temple, a magnificent structure housing the Ark of the Covenant, was dedicated in Jerusalem, becoming the central place of worship and national identity for Israel.
c. 722 BC
Assyrian Exile of Northern Kingdom
The northern Kingdom of Israel fell to the Assyrian Empire, and a significant portion of its population was deported, scattering the ten tribes and leaving a deep scar on national consciousness.
586 BC— this verse
Babylonian Exile of Southern Kingdom
Jerusalem and its Temple were destroyed by the Babylonian Empire under Nebuchadnezzar II, leading to the exile of the southern Kingdom of Judah. This marked a profound crisis of faith and national identity.
c. 539 BC
Cyrus's Decree for Return
The Persian Empire, under Cyrus the Great, conquered Babylon and issued a decree allowing exiled peoples, including the Jews, to return to their homelands and rebuild their religious centers.
c. 516 BC
Second Temple Completed
The returned exiles, after facing considerable opposition and hardship, completed the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem, a symbol of renewed hope and continuity.
This passage echoes the theme of praising God's name universally, stating 'For from the rising of the sun to its setting my name will be great among the nations.'
Revelation 7:12This verse describes an eternal praise that mirrors the 'forevermore' of Psalms 113:2, with the multitude crying, 'Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might be to our God forever and ever!'
1 Peter 2:9This verse connects the idea of God's people being called to praise Him, calling believers a 'royal priesthood' and 'a holy nation,' echoing the call for God's servants to praise His name.
Matthew 6:9The Lord's Prayer, as taught by Jesus, begins with 'Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name,' highlighting the central importance of hallowing or blessing God's name, which is the essence of Psalms 113:2.
pulpitPsalms 113:2: "Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and for evermore."
Verse 2. - Blessed be the Name of the Lord from this time forth and for evermore. The prayer here is that God may be praised through all time, as in the next verse it is that he may be praised through all space. In connection with the praise of God, limits of time and place are unsuitable (comp. Psalm 115:18; Psalm 121:8; 125:8; 131:3; Isaiah 59:21; Micah 4:7).
calvinPsalms 113:1-4: "Praise ye the LORD. Praise, O ye servants of the LORD, praise the name of the LORD."
- Praise ye Jehovah. Praise, ye servants of Jehovah! praise the name of Jehovah. 2. Blessed be the name of Jehovah henceforth and for ever. 3. Jehovah's name is to be praised, from the rising of the sun unto his going down. 4. Jehovah is high above all nations, his glory is above the heavens.
1 Praise, ye servants of Jehovah! This psalm contains abundant reasons for all men without exception…
This verse isn't just a statement of praise, but a command for it to be unending, emphasizing that God's worthiness of honor isn't limited by time. It’s a profound reminder that His character and works are so magnificent they deserve our praise now and always.
This psalm opens with a call to God's servants to praise His name, a call repeated for emphasis to stir up devotion. Verse 2 immediately expands this praise from a specific moment to encompass all of time, setting the stage for the following verses that will praise God's name across all space and for His immense glory.
This psalm opens with a call to God's servants to praise His name, a call repeated for emphasis to stir up devotion. Verse 2 immediately expands this praise from a specific moment to encompass all of time, setting the stage for the following verses that will praise God's name across all space and for His immense glory.
"Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and forevermore!" — This verse isn't just a statement of praise, but a command for it to be unending, emphasizing that God's worthiness of honor isn't limited by time. It’s a profound reminder that His character and wor…
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Last reviewed October 2026