Psalm 72:17

Old Testament • 12 words with Strong's data

"His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed."

Word-by-Word Analysis

His

שֵׁם

shêm

H8034

an appellation, as amark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character

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shall

יָכֹל

yâkôl

H3201

to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might)

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for

עוֹלָם

ʻôwlâm

H5769

properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (...

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his

שֵׁם

shêm

H8034

an appellation, as amark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character

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shall be

יָסַף

yâçaph

H3254

to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)

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as

אֹרֶךְ

ʼôrek

H753

length

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as the

שֶׁמֶשׁ

shemesh

H8121

the sun; by implication, the east; figuratively, a ray, i.e. (architectural) a notched battlement

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and

אֱנוֹשׁ

ʼĕnôwsh

H582

a man in general (singly or collectively)

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shall be

בָרַךְ

bârak

H1288

to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as...

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in him all

גּוֹי

gôwy

H1471

a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts

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shall

קָרָא

qârâʼ

H7121

to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)

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him

בָרַךְ

bârak

H1288

to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as...

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Key Terms in This Verse

endure H3201

יָכֹל yâkôl

to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might)

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continued H3254

יָסַף yâçaph

to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)

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sun H8121

שֶׁמֶשׁ shemesh

the sun; by implication, the east; figuratively, a ray, i.e. (architectural) a notched battlement

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call H7121

קָרָא qârâʼ

to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)

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long H753

אֹרֶךְ ʼôrek

length

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blessed H1288

בָרַךְ bârak

to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)

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blessed H1288

בָרַךְ bârak

to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)

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nations H1471

גּוֹי gôwy

a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts

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ever H5769

עוֹלָם ʻôwlâm

properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially with prepositional prefix) always

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name H8034

שֵׁם shêm

an appellation, as amark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character

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Cross References

Isaiah 7:14 cross-reference

Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

Matthew 1:23 cross-reference

Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.

Psalm 89:36 cross-reference

His seed shall endure for ever, and his throne as the sun before me.

Genesis 12:3 cross-reference

And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.

Luke 1:48 cross-reference

For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.

Genesis 22:18 cross-reference

And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice.

Philippians 2:10 cross-reference

That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;

1 Peter 1:3 cross-reference

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

Colossians 1:3 cross-reference

We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you,

Exodus 3:15 cross-reference

And God said moreover unto Moses, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, The LORD God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath sent me unto you: this...

Jeremiah 4:2 cross-reference

And thou shalt swear, The LORD liveth, in truth, in judgment, and in righteousness; and the nations shall bless themselves in him, and in him shall they glory.

Matthew 1:21 cross-reference

And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.

Acts 3:16 cross-reference

And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.

Ephesians 3:14 cross-reference

For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Psalm 45:17 cross-reference

I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations: therefore shall the people praise thee for ever and ever.

Galatians 3:14 cross-reference

That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.

Ephesians 1:3 cross-reference

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:

Revelation 15:4 cross-reference

Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art holy: for all nations shall come and worship before thee; for thy judgments are made manifest.

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