Shemoneh Esrei: Blessings 3 & 4: Holiness of G-d & Discernment

Shemoneh Esrei: 3rd Blessing – Holiness of G-d

Scriptures for Kedushat HaShem [Holiness of G-d]

But You are holy, enthroned in the praises of Israel.
Psalm 22:3

Speak to all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say to them: "You shall be holy, for I HaShem your G-d am holy."
Leviticus 19:2

Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Yeshua Messiah; as obedient children, not conforming yourselves to the former lusts, as in your ignorance; but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it is written, "Be holy, for I am holy."
1Peter 1:13-16


Kedushat HaShem [Holiness of G-d]

Atah Kadosh

You are Holy

v’shim’cha kadosh
and Your Name is Holy

uk’doshim b’chal yom y’hal’lucha, selah
Seekers and holy ones join in the worship of You this day and every day

Baruch Atah HaShem, ha Ek ha kadosh.
Blessed art Thou, HaShem, for You are a holy G-d.

Shemoneh Esrei: 4th Blessing – Discernment

Scriptures for Binah [Discernment]

And I have filled him with the Spirit of G-d, in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship
Exodus 31:3

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of G-d, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.
James 1:5

For this reason we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; that you may walk worthy of the L-rd, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of G-d…
Colossians 1:9-10


Binah [Discernment]

Atah chonen l’adam da’at
You graciously give man understanding

um’lamed l’enosh binah
and teach mortal men wisdom

Chaneinu meyit’cha dei’ah, binah, v’haskel
Generously endow us with Your understanding, wisdom, and discernment

Baruch Atah HaShem, chonen ha da’at
Blessed art Thou, HaShem, Who gives understanding!