King James Version
Psalms 72:8 in the King James Version says “He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends of the earth.” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 72 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends of the earth.”
Psalms 72:8 · KJV
He shall come down like rain upon the mown grass: as showers that water the earth.
In his days shall the righteous flourish; and abundance of peace so long as the moon endureth. so long: Heb. till there be no moon
He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends of the earth.
They that dwell in the wilderness shall bow before him; and his enemies shall lick the dust.
The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents: the kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“He shall have dominion”
H7287to tread down, i.e., subjugate; specifically, to crumble off
“also from sea”
H3220a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the mediterranean sea; sometimes a large river, or an artif
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
“also from sea”
H3220a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the mediterranean sea; sometimes a large river, or an artif
“and from the river”
H5104a stream (including the sea; expectation the nile, euphrates, etc.); figuratively, prosperity
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
“unto the ends”
H657cessation, i.e., an end (especially of the earth); often used adverb, no further; also the ankle (in the dual), as being the extremity of the leg or f
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