Psalms 118:26
Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the Lord: we have blessed you out of the house of the Lord.
Main message
The one who comes in the LORD's name is blessed from the house of the LORD.
Meaning in context
Psalm 118:25–29 · Salvation, procession, and final thanksgiving — The closing movement combines urgent prayer, blessing, worship, and thanksgiving.
A liturgical blessing greets the arriving worshiper or procession; the line later appears prominently in Christian Gospel narratives.
Further teachings
Blessing is received under God's name
The blessing does not make the arriving person autonomous from God.
Cross References: Psalm 118:26.
Applications in daily life
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When welcoming a spiritual leader or guest
Offer blessing without surrendering discernment.
Do not use 'comes in the LORD's name' to grant unquestionable authority.
Related Bible passages and resources
Common misreadings
Anyone invoking God's name deserves unquestioned obedience.
The verse is a blessing, not a suspension of accountability or discernment.
How to Apply Psalms 118:26
Meditate on Psalms 118:26 by reading it aloud each morning this week. Ask yourself how its message from Scripture applies to a current challenge you are facing. Write one specific step you will take today in response to its truth — and revisit that commitment at the end of the week.
Sources & Method
Biblical text
Psalm 118:26 (en); later Christian reception includes Matthew 21:9.
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