Psalm 128
Encyclopedia
Psalm 128 is the 128th psalm from the Book of Psalms in the Old Testament
. It is one of 15 psalms that begins with the words "A song of ascents" (Shir Hama'alot).
Old Testament
The Old Testament, of which Christians hold different views, is a Christian term for the religious writings of ancient Israel held sacred and inspired by Christians which overlaps with the 24-book canon of the Masoretic Text of Judaism...
. It is one of 15 psalms that begins with the words "A song of ascents" (Shir Hama'alot).
Judaism
- Is recited following MinchaMinchaMincha, מנחה is the afternoon prayer service in Judaism.-Etymology:The name "Mincha" is derived from the meal offering that accompanied each sacrifice.-Origin:...
between SukkotSukkotSukkot is a Biblical holiday celebrated on the 15th day of the month of Tishrei . It is one of the three biblically mandated festivals Shalosh regalim on which Hebrews were commanded to make a pilgrimage to the Temple in Jerusalem.The holiday lasts seven days...
and Shabbat Hagadol. - Is recited prior to AleinuAleinuAleinu or Aleinu leshabei'ach , meaning "it is upon us or it is our obligation or duty to praise God," is a Jewish prayer found in the siddur, the classical Jewish prayerbook. It is recited at the end of each of the three daily Jewish services...
during Motzei ShabbatMotzei ShabbatThe term Motzei Shabbat in Judaism refers to the time in the evening immediately following Shabbat, that is Saturday night. It is a time when, following one's declaration of the intention to end Shabbat, it is permissible to resume weekday activities that are prohibited on Shabbat...
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. - Is recited among the prayers of the Bedtime Shema.
- Verse 2 if found in Pirkei Avot Chapter 4, no. 1 and Chapter 6, no. 4.