תהלים, פרק ע״ב, פסוק י״ט

Psalms 72:19Sefaria

וּבָר֤וּךְ ׀ שֵׁ֥ם כְּבוֹד֗וֹ לְע֫וֹלָ֥ם וְיִמָּלֵ֣א כְ֭בוֹדוֹ אֶת־כֹּ֥ל הָאָ֗רֶץ אָ֘מֵ֥ן ׀ וְאָמֵֽן׃

A profound, universal prayer envisions a time when God's kingdom is fully revealed and His true identity is known across all nations. This concept forms the very foundation of faith, echoing daily in central prayers like the Kaddish and the additions to the Shema [ביאור שטיינזלץ].

The desire for God to be eternally blessed points toward His explicit, unique proper name. The primary approach among commentators is that unlike His other names, which simply serve as titles of honor, this specific name embodies the ultimate future hope when God and His name will be entirely one [אבן עזרא, רד״ק]. Alternatively, this simply refers to a reputation that perfectly befits His immense glory [מצודת דוד]. From a historical perspective, constantly blessing God serves as a spiritual response to ancient Greek decrees that attempted to erase the memory of the God of Israel. It represents a deep recognition that even during times of exile when His presence feels hidden, God continues to perform wonders for His people [אלשיך]. In contrast, another perspective suggests that this blessing honors God's steady, natural guidance of the world, rather than His open miracles [מלבי״ם].

The hope for the entire earth to be filled with divine glory looks toward the distant future, specifically the days of the Messiah and the resurrection of the dead [אלשיך]. In that era, the world will overflow with the knowledge and praise of God [רד״ק, אבן עזרא]. Every person and nation will finally recognize His glory, fully understanding that He is the sole Creator and the only true guide of all creation [מצודת דוד, מלבי״ם].

The concluding double affirmation stems from the root word for faith [אבן עזרא]. It acts as a firm promise and confirmation that these future visions will indeed become reality [רד״ק]. The repetition of this affirmation serves several purposes. The most straightforward explanation is that doubling the declaration simply adds strength and emphasis to the prayer [מצודת דוד]. Others see the repetition as hinting at two distinct concepts. It may provide a double confirmation for the two distinct future eras of the Messiah and the resurrection, or it might express a deep faith in the future redemption anchored by the reliability of the past redemptions already experienced [אלשיך]. Finally, the dual affirmation can be understood as honoring the two distinct ways God interacts with the world: one acknowledges His open, miraculous wonders, while the second affirms His quiet, natural, and orderly guidance [מלבי״ם].

נעזרתם בפירוש שלנו ומצאתם בו ערך?

עזרו לנו להגדיל תורה ולהאדירה. תחזוקת האתר והשבחת התוכן כרוכות בהוצאות מרובות. תרומה קטנה שלכם תסייע לנו להחזיק את הפלטפורמה ותהפוך אתכם לשותפים מלאים בהנגשת חוכמת המקרא.

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