Key Figures — Psalms 115

4 figures

The LORD
The one true God, deserving of glory and trust.
The psalm emphasizes the LORD's sovereignty, faithfulness, and the futility of idols. It calls for trust in the LORD, who is the helper and shield of Israel.
Related passages
House of Israel
The people of God called to trust in the LORD.
The psalm calls upon the house of Israel to trust in the LORD as their help and shield, contrasting their faith with the futility of idols.
Related passages
- Exodus 19:5-6 (Israel as God's treasured possession)
- Psalm 135:19-20 (Blessing upon the house of Israel)
House of Aaron
The priestly line called to trust in the LORD.
The psalm specifically addresses the house of Aaron, urging them to trust in the LORD as their help and shield, highlighting their role in leading worship and intercession.
Related passages
- Exodus 28:1 (Aaron and his sons as priests)
- Psalm 118:3 (House of Aaron called to trust in the LORD)
Those who fear the LORD
All who revere God, called to trust in Him.
The psalm extends the call to trust in the LORD to all who fear Him, emphasizing a universal call to faith beyond just Israel.
Related passages
- Proverbs 9:10 (Fear of the LORD as the beginning of wisdom)
- Psalm 34:9 (Fear the LORD, you his saints)

The LORD