Psalm 132:8

8 ‘Arise, LORD, and come to your resting place, you and the ark of your might.

Psalm 132:8 in Other Translations

8 Arise, O LORD, into thy rest; thou, and the ark of thy strength.

8 Arise, O Lord, and go to your resting place, you and the ark of your might.

8 Arise, O LORD, and enter your resting place, along with the Ark, the symbol of your power.

8 Up, God, enjoy your new place of quiet repose, you and your mighty covenant ark;

8 Arise, O Jehovah, into thy resting-place; Thou, and the ark of thy strength.

8 O LORD, arise, and come to your resting place with the ark of your power.

8 Arise, Lord, come to Your resting place, You and the ark [that shows] Your strength.

8 Lord, rise up and come to your resting place. Come in together with the ark. It's the sign of your power.

Psalm 132:8 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 132:8

Arise, O Lord, into thy rest
Which words, and what follow, were used by Solomon at the dedication of the temple; and with which he concluded his prayer, ( 2 Chronicles 6:41 2 Chronicles 6:42 ) ; and so may be a request to the Lord, that he would take up his residence in the temple built for him, where he would have a firm and stable place of rest; who, from the time of Israel's coming out of Egypt, had not dwelt in a house; but had walked in a tent or tabernacle from place to place, ( 2 Samuel 6:6 ) ; and that he would take up his abode in his church, the antitype of the temple, and rest in his love there, and cause his people to rest also; see ( Psalms 132:13 Psalms 132:14 ) ;

thou, and the ark of thy strength;
the Targum is,

``thou, and the ark in which is thy law.''

This is sometimes called the strength of the Lord; because by it he showed his great strength in destroying the enemies of his people, the Philistines and others; see ( Psalms 78:61 ) ( 105:4 ) . It was a type of Christ, who is the power of God, and the mighty God; and, as man, made strong by the Lord; and, as Mediator, has all strength in him for his people. And so the words may be considered as a request to him, either to arise and enter into his rest in heaven, having done his work of redemption and salvation here on earth, for which he became incarnate; or to grant his presence with his church, and take up his rest there, and give them spiritual peace and rest for their souls.

Psalm 132:8 In-Context

6 We heard it in Ephrathah, we came upon it in the fields of Jaar:

7 “Let us go to his dwelling place, let us worship at his footstool, saying,

8 ‘Arise, LORD, and come to your resting place, you and the ark of your might.

9 May your priests be clothed with your righteousness; may your faithful people sing for joy.’ ”

10 For the sake of your servant David, do not reject your anointed one.

Cross References

• 1. S Numbers 10:35; Psalms 78:61