King James Version
What Does Psalms 33:8 Mean?
“Let all the earth fear the LORD: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him.”
Context
6
By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.
7
He gathereth the waters of the sea together as an heap: he layeth up the depth in storehouses.
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Let all the earth fear the LORD: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him.
9
For he spake, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast.
10
The LORD bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought: he maketh the devices of the people of none effect. bringeth: Heb. maketh frustrate
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Commentary
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary**14. confess--**rather, "extol"; "I also," who now censure thee. But since thou canst not do these works, thou must, instead of censuring, extol My government.
**thine own ... hand ... save--**(Psa 44:3). So as to eternal salvation by Jesus Christ (Is 59:16; 63:5).
Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset, David Brown. Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
Psalms 33:8 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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