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He vowed to the Mighty One of Israel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/132.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />how he swore to the LORD and vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/132.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />how he swore an oath to the LORD, and vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/132.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />How he sware unto the LORD, <i>and</i> vowed unto the mighty <i>God</i> of Jacob;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/132.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />How he swore to the LORD, <i>And</i> vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/132.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />How he swore to the LORD <i>And</i> vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/132.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />How he swore to the LORD And vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/132.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />How he swore to the LORD, And vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/132.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />How he swore to Yahweh And vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/132.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />How he swore to the LORD And vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/132.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and how he swore an oath to the LORD, making a vow to the Mighty One of Jacob:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/132.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and how he swore an oath to the LORD, making a vow to the Mighty One of Jacob:&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/132.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />How he sware unto Jehovah, And vowed unto the Mighty One of Jacob:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/132.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Mighty God of Jacob, remember how he promised: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/132.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />How he sware unto the LORD, and vowed unto the Mighty One of Jacob:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/132.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Remember how he swore an oath to the LORD and made this vow to the Mighty One of Jacob:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/132.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Remember, LORD, what he promised, the vow he made to you, the Mighty God of Jacob: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/132.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />how he swore an oath to the LORD, vowing to the Mighty One of Jacob,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/132.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />how he swore an oath to the LORD, and vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/132.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />and how he made a vow to the LORD, and swore an oath to the powerful ruler of Jacob. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/132.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />how he swore to the LORD, and vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/132.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />How he swore to the LORD, and vowed to the mighty God of Jacob;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/132.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />how he swore to Yahweh, and vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob: <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/132.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Who has sworn to YHWH, "" He has vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/132.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Who hath sworn to Jehovah. He hath vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/132.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Who sware to Jehovah; he vowed to the mighty one of Jacob:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/132.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />How he swore to the Lord, he vowed a vow to the God of Jacob: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/132.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 131:2>how he swore to the Lord, how he made a vow to the God of Jacob:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/132.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />How he swore an oath to the LORD, vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/132.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />how he swore to the LORD and vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/132.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />How he swore to the LORD, and vowed to the mighty God of Jacob;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/132.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />For he swore to LORD JEHOVAH and vowed to the God of Jacob:<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/132.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />How he swore unto the LORD, And vowed unto the Mighty One of Jacob:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/132.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />how he sware to the Lord, <i>and</i> vowed to the God of Jacob, <i>saying</i>,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/132-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=16581" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/132.htm">Remember David's Affliction</a></span><br><span class="reftext">1</span>A song of ascents. O LORD, remember on behalf of David all the hardships he endured, <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">how</a> <a href="/hebrew/7650.htm" title="7650: niš·ba‘ (V-Nifal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; propr. To be complete, but used only as a denominative from sheba'; to seven oneself, i.e. Swear.">he swore an oath</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">to the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5087.htm" title="5087: nā·ḏar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To vow. A primitive root; to promise.">and vowed</a> <a href="/hebrew/46.htm" title="46: la·’ă·ḇîr (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- Strong. From 'abar; mighty.">to the Mighty One</a> <a href="/hebrew/3290.htm" title="3290: ya·‘ă·qōḇ (N-proper-ms) -- A son of Isaac, also his desc. From aqab; heel-catcher; Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch.">of Jacob:</a> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>“I will not enter my house or get into my bed,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/7-11.htm">2 Samuel 7:11-16</a></span><br />and have done since the day I appointed judges over My people Israel. I will give you rest from all your enemies. The LORD declares to you that He Himself will establish a house for you. / And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/17-11.htm">1 Chronicles 17:11-14</a></span><br />And when your days are fulfilled and you go to be with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, one of your own sons, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for Me, and I will establish his throne forever. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. And I will never remove My loving devotion from him as I removed it from your predecessor. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-30.htm">Acts 2:30</a></span><br />But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that He would place one of his descendants on his throne.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/6-13.htm">Hebrews 6:13-14</a></span><br />When God made His promise to Abraham, since He had no one greater to swear by, He swore by Himself, / saying, “I will surely bless you and multiply your descendants.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/23-5.htm">2 Samuel 23:5</a></span><br />Is not my house right with God? For He has established with me an everlasting covenant, ordered and secured in every part. Will He not bring about my full salvation and my every desire?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-25.htm">1 Kings 8:25</a></span><br />Therefore now, O LORD, God of Israel, keep for Your servant, my father David, what You promised when You said: ‘You will never fail to have a man to sit before Me on the throne of Israel, if only your descendants guard their way to walk before Me as you have done.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-32.htm">Luke 1:32-33</a></span><br />He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, / and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/6-16.htm">2 Chronicles 6:16</a></span><br />Therefore now, O LORD, God of Israel, keep for Your servant, my father David, what You promised when You said: ‘You will never fail to have a man to sit before Me on the throne of Israel, if only your descendants guard their way to walk in My law as you have walked before Me.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/1-3.htm">Romans 1:3</a></span><br />regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-3.htm">Isaiah 55:3</a></span><br />Incline your ear and come to Me; listen, so that your soul may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant—My loving devotion promised to David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/33-20.htm">Jeremiah 33:20-21</a></span><br />“This is what the LORD says: If you can break My covenant with the day and My covenant with the night, so that day and night cease to occupy their appointed time, / then My covenant may also be broken with David My servant and with My ministers the Levites who are priests, so that David will not have a son to reign on his throne.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-22.htm">Acts 13:22-23</a></span><br />After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king and testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.’ / From the descendants of this man, God has brought to Israel the Savior Jesus, as He promised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/7-25.htm">2 Samuel 7:25</a></span><br />And now, O LORD God, confirm forever the word You have spoken concerning Your servant and his house. Do as You have promised,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/22-10.htm">1 Chronicles 22:10</a></span><br />He is the one who will build a house for My Name. He will be My son, and I will be his Father. And I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel forever.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-1.htm">Matthew 1:1</a></span><br />This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham:</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">How he swore to the LORD, and vowed to the mighty God of Jacob;</p><p class="hdg">he sware</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/56-12.htm">Psalm 56:12</a></b></br> Thy vows <i>are</i> upon me, O God: I will render praises unto thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/65-1.htm">Psalm 65:1</a></b></br> To the chief Musician, A Psalm <i>and</i> Song of David. Praise waiteth for thee, O God, in Sion: and unto thee shall the vow be performed.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/66-13.htm">Psalm 66:13,14</a></b></br> I will go into thy house with burnt offerings: I will pay thee my vows, … </p><p class="hdg">the mighty</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/132-5.htm">Psalm 132:5</a></b></br> Until I find out a place for the LORD, an habitation for the mighty <i>God</i> of Jacob.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/46-11.htm">Psalm 46:11</a></b></br> The LORD of hosts <i>is</i> with us; the God of Jacob <i>is</i> our refuge. Selah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/50-1.htm">Psalm 50:1</a></b></br> A Psalm of Asaph. The mighty God, <i>even</i> the LORD, hath spoken, and called the earth from the rising of the sun unto the going down thereof.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/131-1.htm">Great</a> <a href="/psalms/114-7.htm">Jacob</a> <a href="/psalms/127-4.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/psalms/119-106.htm">Oath</a> <a href="/psalms/106-26.htm">Sware</a> <a href="/psalms/106-26.htm">Swore</a> <a href="/psalms/119-106.htm">Sworn</a> <a href="/psalms/76-11.htm">Vow</a> <a href="/ezra/7-16.htm">Vowed</a> <a href="/psalms/130-5.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/132-5.htm">Great</a> <a href="/psalms/132-5.htm">Jacob</a> <a href="/psalms/132-5.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/psalms/132-11.htm">Oath</a> <a href="/jeremiah/11-5.htm">Sware</a> <a href="/psalms/132-11.htm">Swore</a> <a href="/psalms/132-11.htm">Sworn</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/5-4.htm">Vow</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/5-4.htm">Vowed</a> <a href="/psalms/132-12.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 132</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/132-1.htm">David in his prayer commends unto God the reverent care he had for the ark</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/132-8.htm">His prayer at the removing of the ark</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/132-11.htm">With a repetition of God's promises</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/132.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/132.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>how he swore an oath to the LORD</b><br>This phrase refers to a solemn promise made by David, the king of Israel, to God. In biblical times, oaths were serious commitments that invoked the name of God as a witness to the truth of one's words and the sincerity of one's intentions. The act of swearing an oath to the LORD underscores the gravity and sacredness of David's promise. This reflects the covenantal relationship between God and His people, where oaths and vows were integral to maintaining faithfulness and obedience. The concept of swearing an oath is seen throughout the Old Testament, such as in <a href="/genesis/22-16.htm">Genesis 22:16</a>, where God swears by Himself to Abraham, highlighting the importance of divine promises.<p><b>and vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob</b><br>The term "Mighty One of Jacob" is a title for God that emphasizes His strength and faithfulness to the patriarchs, particularly Jacob, whose name was later changed to Israel. This title connects the promise made by David to the broader narrative of God's covenant with the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The vow made by David is not just a personal commitment but is tied to the history and destiny of the nation of Israel. This phrase also points to the messianic hope rooted in the Davidic covenant, where God promises that David's lineage will endure forever, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who is often seen as the ultimate "Mighty One" in Christian theology. The use of this title reinforces the continuity of God's plan from the patriarchs to the establishment of the Davidic kingdom and beyond.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The central figure in this Psalm, David is the one who swore an oath to the LORD. He is known for his deep devotion to God and his desire to build a temple for the Ark of the Covenant.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a></b><br>The covenant-keeping God of Israel to whom David swore an oath. He is the central focus of worship and devotion in the Psalm.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_mighty_one_of_jacob.htm">The Mighty One of Jacob</a></b><br>A title for God that emphasizes His strength and His covenant relationship with the patriarchs, particularly Jacob, whose name was later changed to Israel.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_ark_of_the_covenant.htm">The Ark of the Covenant</a></b><br>Although not mentioned directly in this verse, the context of <a href="/bsb/psalms/132.htm">Psalm 132</a> involves David's desire to bring the Ark to Jerusalem and establish a permanent dwelling place for it.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city where David intended to bring the Ark and where he desired to build a temple for the LORD.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_vows.htm">The Importance of Vows</a></b><br>Vows made to God are serious commitments and should be made with reverence and sincerity. David's example shows the importance of following through on our promises to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness.htm">God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>The title "Mighty One of Jacob" reminds us of God's enduring faithfulness to His people. Just as He was faithful to Jacob and David, He remains faithful to us today.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/desire_for_god's_presence.htm">Desire for God's Presence</a></b><br>David's vow reflects a deep desire for God's presence among His people. We should cultivate a similar longing for God's presence in our lives and communities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_faith.htm">Legacy of Faith</a></b><br>David's commitment to building a temple for the LORD set a foundation for future generations. Our faithfulness can leave a lasting impact on those who come after us.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/132.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) <span class= "bld">How he sware.</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">who sware. </span>The expression "Mighty One of Jacob" is taken from the patriarch himself (<a href="/genesis/49-24.htm" title="But his bow stayed in strength, and the arms of his hands were made strong by the hands of the mighty God of Jacob; (from there is the shepherd, the stone of Israel:)">Genesis 49:24</a>; comp. <a href="/isaiah/1-24.htm" title="Therefore said the LORD, the LORD of hosts, the mighty One of Israel, Ah, I will ease me of my adversaries, and avenge me of my enemies:">Isaiah 1:24</a>, &c).<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/132.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 2.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">How he sware unto the Lord</span> (see the comment on vers. 1-5). <span class="cmt_word">And vowed unto the mighty God of Jacob</span>; rather, <span class="accented">the Mighty One of Jacob</span> (see <a href="/genesis/49-24.htm">Genesis 49:24</a>; <a href="/isaiah/60-16.htm">Isaiah 60:16</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/132-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">how</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he swore an oath</span><br /><span class="heb">נִ֭שְׁבַּע</span> <span class="translit">(niš·ba‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7650.htm">Strong's 7650: </a> </span><span class="str2">To seven oneself, swear</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">לַיהוָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[and] vowed</span><br /><span class="heb">נָ֝דַ֗ר</span> <span class="translit">(nā·ḏar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5087.htm">Strong's 5087: </a> </span><span class="str2">To promise</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the Mighty</span><br /><span class="heb">לַאֲבִ֥יר</span> <span class="translit">(la·’ă·ḇîr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_46.htm">Strong's 46: </a> </span><span class="str2">Mighty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">One of Jacob:</span><br /><span class="heb">יַעֲקֹֽב׃</span> <span class="translit">(ya·‘ă·qōḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3290.htm">Strong's 3290: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/132-2.htm">Psalm 132:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/132-2.htm">Psalm 132:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/132-2.htm">Psalm 132:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/132-2.htm">Psalm 132:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/132-2.htm">Psalm 132:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/132-2.htm">Psalm 132:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/132-2.htm">Psalm 132:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/132-2.htm">Psalm 132:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/132-2.htm">Psalm 132:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/132-2.htm">Psalm 132:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/132-2.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 132:2 How he swore to Yahweh and vowed (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/132-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 132:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 132:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/132-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 132:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 132:3" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>