King James Version

What Does psalm 8:1 Mean?

psalm 8:1 in the King James Version says “To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm of David. O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who h...” — study this verse from psalm chapter 8 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.

“To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm of David. O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens.”

psalm 8:1 · King James Version

Context

1

To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm of David. O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens.

2

Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger. ordained: Heb. founded

3

When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained;

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Theological Significance

psalm 8:1 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

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