Genesis 13:16
And I will make thy seed as the dust of the earth: so that if a man can number the dust of the earth, then shall thy seed also be numbered.

2 Samuel 24:3
And Joab said unto the king, Now the LORD thy God add unto the people, how many soever they be, an hundredfold, and that the eyes of my lord the king may see it: but why doth my lord the king delight in this thing?

Isaiah 2:2,3
And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the LORD'S house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it…

you

Genesis 17:7
And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee.

Jeremiah 32:38,39
And they shall be my people, and I will be their God: …

Acts 2:39
For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.

both you
The personal nature of this blessing emphasizes God's intimate involvement with His people. It is directed to the individual, highlighting the personal relationship between God and each believer. This reflects the biblical principle that God knows and cares for each person individually, as seen in Psalm 139:1-4. The use of "you" underscores the direct and personal nature of God's promises and blessings, which are not just for the community but for each person within it.

and your children
This phrase extends the blessing to future generations, emphasizing the biblical theme of generational faithfulness and covenant continuity. The promise to bless one's descendants is a recurring theme in Scripture, as seen in Genesis 17:7, where God establishes His covenant with Abraham and his offspring. This reflects the cultural importance of family and lineage in ancient Israel, where one's legacy and name were carried on through descendants. It also points to the responsibility of parents to teach their children about God, as instructed in Deuteronomy 6:6-7. The inclusion of children in the blessing underscores the enduring nature of God's promises and His faithfulness to all generations.

• The blessing begins by focusing our eyes on “the LORD,” the covenant God who revealed Himself as “I AM” (Exodus 3:14).

• He is the source of every good and perfect gift (James 1:17).

• By invoking His personal name, the psalmist reminds us that this promise rests on God’s unchanging character (Malachi 3:6) and steadfast love (Psalm 136:1).

• The same LORD who delivered Israel (Psalm 115:3, Exodus 14:13) stands ready to act for His people today (Hebrews 13:8).

• “Increase” speaks of growth, abundance, and multiplication—spiritual as well as material.

– Fruitfulness has been God’s design from the beginning (Genesis 1:28).

– His blessing enriches without sorrow (Proverbs 10:22) and supplies seed to the sower and bread for food (2 Corinthians 9:10).

• The verb “give” places the emphasis on grace; the increase is not earned but bestowed (Ephesians 2:8-9).

• Jesus echoed this heart of generosity when He said, “I have come that they may have life, and have it in all its fullness” (John 10:10).

• Increase may appear in various forms:

– Deeper faith and wisdom (Colossians 1:10).

– Expanded influence for the gospel (Acts 6:7).

– Daily provision and protection (Matthew 6:33, Psalm 4:8).

• God’s blessing is intentionally multi-generational. He “keeps His covenant of loving devotion to a thousand generations” (Deuteronomy 7:9).

• The psalmist envisions households where faith is handed down, echoing “As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD” (Joshua 24:15).

• Scripture often links the wellbeing of parents and offspring:

– “His descendants will be mighty in the land” (Psalm 112:2).

– “Your wife will be like a fruitful vine… your children like olive shoots” (Psalm 128:3-4).

• In the New Testament, Peter proclaims, “The promise is for you and your children” (Acts 2:39), showing that the pattern of family blessing continues in Christ.

• Practically, we participate by:

– Modeling authentic faith (2 Timothy 1:5).

– Teaching God’s Word diligently at home (Deuteronomy 6:6-7).

– Praying for our descendants, trusting God to fulfill His word (Psalm 103:17-18).

Psalm 115:14 is a concise yet far-reaching promise. The covenant LORD personally commits Himself to grant growth and abundance, not just for isolated individuals but for entire families and future generations. Anchored in His faithful character, this blessing invites us to expect fruitful lives, to steward His gifts wisely, and to nurture a legacy of faith that will outlast us.

"Jehovah shall heap blessings on you,

On you and on your children."

(1) increase of their numbers (ver. 14); and

(2) inheritance of the earth (ver. 16). Verse 14. - The Lord shall increase you more and more. This was the original blessing bestowed on Abraham (Genesis 13:16; Genesis 17:4-6), and continually reiterated (Genesis 18:18; Genesis 22:17; Genesis 28:14, etc.). It is much dwelt upon by Isaiah (Isaiah 49:8-12, 18-23; Isaiah 54:1-3; Isaiah 60:3-12, etc.). The main fulfillment of the promise was through the conversion of the Gentiles, who, when converted, became the true "Israel of God." But, even apart from this, the lineal descendants of Abraham have "increased more and more," to an extent which is most extraordinary. You and your children. You yourselves shall increase; but your children shall yet more increase. The multiplying would begin at once, but would be greater and more striking afterwards.

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