Prophecy in
The LORD will bless those who fear the LORD, both great and lowly.
Context
This verse is part of a psalm that contrasts the living God with lifeless idols and emphasizes trust in the LORD. It assures that God will bless those who fear Him.
Fulfillment
partial
Fulfilled inActs 10:34-35
Peter acknowledges that God shows no favoritism and accepts those who fear Him and do what is right, indicating the ongoing fulfillment of this promise.
Theological significance
This prophecy underscores the biblical theme that reverence for God leads to His blessing, a principle seen throughout both the Old and New Testaments.
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