Psalm 121
Encyclopedia
Psalm 121 is the 121st psalm from the Book of Psalms. 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. - Verse 4 is part of the prayers of the Bedtime Shema.
- Verse 7 is part of the blessing given by the kohein at a pidyon habenPidyon HaBenThe Pidyon HaBen, or Redemption of the first born son, is a mitzvah in Judaism whereby a Jewish firstborn son is redeemed by use of silver coins from his birth-state of sanctity....
ceremony. - Verse 8 is part of the prayers of the Bedtime Shema.