“O house of Aaron, trust in the Lord: he is their help and their shield.”
The LORD has been mindful of us; he will bless us; he will bless the house of Israel; he will bless the house of Aaron; he will bless those who fear the LORD, both small and great. God's 'mindfulness' leads to blessing trickling down through society: Israel generally, the priestly house, and all faithful individuals regardless of status ('small and great'). The triple blessing-promise establishes comprehensive care. This verse asserts that God's favor encompasses the entire covenant community.
Church Fathers on Psalms 115:10
1. “Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but unto Your Name give the praise” Psalm 113:1. For that grace of the water that gushed from the rock (“now that rock was Christ” 1 Corinthians 10:4), was not given on the score of works that had gone before, but of His mercy “that justifies the ungodly.” Romans 4:5 For “Christ died for sinners,” that men might not seek any glory of their own, but in the Lord's Name. 2. “For Your loving mercy, and for Your truth's sake” Psalm 113:2.…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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