Psalms 113:4
Psalms 113:4 in Multiple Translations
The LORD is exalted over all the nations, His glory above the heavens.
The LORD is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens.
Jehovah is high above all nations, And his glory above the heavens.
The Lord is high over all nations, and his glory is higher than the heavens.
The Lord rules supreme over all nations; his glory extends higher than the heavens.
The Lord is high aboue all nations, and his glorie aboue the heauens.
High above all nations [is] Jehovah, Above the heavens [is] his honour.
The LORD is high above all nations, his glory above the heavens.
The LORD is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens.
The mountains skipped like rams, and the hills like the lambs of the flock.
Yahweh rules [MTY] over all the nations, and high in the heavens he shows that his glory is very great.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 113:4
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Psalms 113:4 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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רָ֖ם
עַל
כָּל
גּוֹיִ֥ם
יְהוָ֑ה
עַ֖ל
הַ/שָּׁמַ֣יִם
כְּבוֹדֽ/וֹ
רָ֖ם
rûwm
H7311
to exalt
V-Qal
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
גּוֹיִ֥ם
gôwy
H1471
Gentile
N-mp
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
עַ֖ל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
הַ/שָּׁמַ֣יִם
shâmayim
H8064
heaven
Art | N-mp
כְּבוֹדֽ/וֹ
kâbôwd
H3519
glory
N-cs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 113:4
רָ֖ם
rûwm
H7311
"to exalt"
V-Qal
This verb can mean to lift something or someone up, like a parent lifting a child, or to exalt oneself in pride. In the Bible, it's used to describe God lifting up the humble and bringing down the proud.
Definition: 1) to rise, rise up, be high, be lofty, be exalted 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be high, be set on high 1a2) to be raised, be uplifted, be exalted 1a3) to be lifted, rise 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to raise or rear (children), cause to grow up 1b2) to lift up, raise, exalt 1b3) to exalt, extol 1c) (Polal) to be lifted up 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to raise, lift, lift up, take up, set up, erect, exalt, set on high 1d2) to lift up (and take away), remove 1d3) to lift off and present, contribute, offer, contribute 1e) (Hophal) to be taken off, be abolished 1f) (Hithpolel) to exalt oneself, magnify oneself Aramaic equivalent: rum (רוּם "to rise" H7313)
Usage: Occurs in 184 OT verses. KJV: bring up, exalt (self), extol, give, go up, haughty, heave (up), (be, lift up on, make on, set up on, too) high(-er, one), hold up, levy, lift(-er) up, (be) lofty, ([idiom] a-) loud, mount up, offer (up), [phrase] presumptuously, (be) promote(-ion), proud, set up, tall(-er), take (away, off, up), breed worms. See also: Genesis 7:17; Psalms 46:11; Psalms 3:4.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
גּוֹיִ֥ם
gôwy
H1471
"Gentile"
N-mp
This word refers to a Gentile, someone who is not Hebrew or Israeli. It can also describe a large group of animals or a nation of people, emphasizing their unity and shared identity.
Definition: 1) nation, people 1a) nation, people 1a1) usually of non-Hebrew people 1a2) of descendants of Abraham 1a3) of Israel 1b) of swarm of locusts, other animals (fig.) 1c) Goyim? = "nations" Also named: ethnos (ἔθνος "Gentiles" G1484)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: Gentile, heathen, nation, people. See also: Genesis 10:5; Judges 4:16; Psalms 2:1.
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
עַ֖ל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
הַ/שָּׁמַ֣יִם
shâmayim
H8064
"heaven"
Art | N-mp
The Hebrew word for heaven or sky, it refers to the visible universe and the abode of God. It is often used in the Bible to describe the dwelling place of celestial bodies.
Definition: 1) heaven, heavens, sky 1a) visible heavens, sky 1a1) as abode of the stars 1a2) as the visible universe, the sky, atmosphere, etc 1b) Heaven (as the abode of God) Aramaic equivalent: sha.ma.yin (שָׁמַ֫יִן "heaven" H8065)
Usage: Occurs in 395 OT verses. KJV: air, [idiom] astrologer, heaven(-s). See also: Genesis 1:1; 1 Samuel 2:10; Job 28:21.
כְּבוֹדֽ/וֹ
kâbôwd
H3519
"glory"
N-cs | Suff
Glory refers to great honor or splendor, often used to describe God's majesty, as in Psalm 138:5 where David praises God's glorious name. It can also refer to wealth or abundance, like in Genesis 31:1 where Jacob's wealth is described.
Definition: 1) glory, honour, glorious, abundance 1a) abundance, riches 1b) honour, splendour, glory 1c) honour, dignity 1d) honour, reputation 1e) honour, reverence, glory 1f) glory
Usage: Occurs in 189 OT verses. KJV: glorious(-ly), glory, honour(-able). See also: Genesis 31:1; Psalms 113:4; Psalms 3:4.
Study Notes — Psalms 113:4
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- Psalms 113:4 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 113:4
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 113:4
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 113:4
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 113:4
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 113:4
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 113:4
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 113:4
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 113:4
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 113:4
- Sermons on Psalms 113:4
Context — The LORD Exalts the Humble
2Blessed be the name of the LORD both now and forevermore.
3From where the sun rises to where it sets, the name of the LORD is praised.
4The LORD is exalted over all the nations, His glory above the heavens.
5Who is like the LORD our God, the One enthroned on high? 6He humbles Himself to behold the heavens and the earth.Cross References
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| 1 | Psalms 8:1 | O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth! You have set Your glory above the heavens. |
| 2 | Psalms 99:2 | Great is the LORD in Zion; He is exalted above all the peoples. |
| 3 | Psalms 97:9 | For You, O LORD, are Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods. |
| 4 | Psalms 148:13 | Let them praise the name of the LORD, for His name alone is exalted; His splendor is above the earth and the heavens. |
| 5 | Isaiah 40:17 | All the nations are as nothing before Him; He regards them as nothingness and emptiness. |
| 6 | Isaiah 40:15 | Surely the nations are like a drop in a bucket; they are considered a speck of dust on the scales; He lifts up the islands like fine dust. |
| 7 | Isaiah 66:1 | This is what the LORD says: “Heaven is My throne, and earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me? Or where will My place of repose be? |
| 8 | Isaiah 40:22 | He sits enthroned above the circle of the earth; its dwellers are like grasshoppers. He stretches out the heavens like a curtain, and spreads them out like a tent to dwell in. |
| 9 | Psalms 57:10–11 | For Your loving devotion reaches to the heavens, and Your faithfulness to the clouds. Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth. |
| 10 | 1 Kings 8:27 | But will God indeed dwell upon the earth? Even heaven, the highest heaven, cannot contain You, much less this temple I have built. |
Psalms 113:4 Summary
This verse tells us that God is higher and more powerful than any nation or group of people, and His glory and majesty are beyond what we can see or imagine. It's like looking up at the stars on a clear night and realizing that God's glory is even greater than the vastness of the universe. As it says in Psalms 148:13, God's name is to be praised, and His glory is above the earth and the heavens. We can take comfort in knowing that God is in control and that His glory and majesty are a reminder of His love and care for us, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 8:28.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that the LORD is exalted over all the nations?
This means that God is supreme and sovereign over every nation and people group, and His authority is not limited by geographical or cultural boundaries, as seen in Jeremiah 27:5 and Daniel 4:17.
How can we understand the concept of God's glory being above the heavens?
God's glory refers to His radiant presence and majesty, which is far greater than anything we can imagine or experience in the natural world, as described in Isaiah 6:1-5 and Ezekiel 1:1-28.
What is the significance of this verse in relation to our worship and praise?
This verse reminds us that our worship and praise should be directed towards the one true God, who is worthy of our adoration and reverence, as expressed in Psalms 96:4 and Revelation 4:11.
How does this verse relate to God's relationship with humanity?
This verse highlights God's transcendence and majesty, yet it also implies His concern and involvement with humanity, as seen in Psalms 113:5-6 and Isaiah 57:15, where God is described as One who humbles Himself to behold the heavens and the earth.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can acknowledge and honor God's exaltation over all nations in my daily life?
- How can I cultivate a deeper understanding and appreciation of God's glory, which is above the heavens?
- In what ways can I reflect God's glory and majesty to those around me, and point them to His greatness?
- What are some practical ways I can apply the truth of God's sovereignty and majesty in my personal struggles and challenges?
- How can I use this verse to encourage and inspire others to worship and praise God, who is worthy of our adoration?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 113:4
The Lord is high above all nations,.... He is the most High in all the earth; he is higher than the highest; he is King of kings and Lord of lords: all nations are made by him, and are under his
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 113:4
The LORD is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens. The Lord is high above all nations. The Gentile nations are now high, and haughtily oppress Israel.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 113:4
High above all nations; superior to all princes and bodies of people in the world. His glory above the heavens: whereas the glory of earthly monarchs is confined to this lower world, and to small pittances of it, the glory of God doth not only fill the earth, but heaven too, where it is celebrated by thousands and myriads of blessed angels, yea, it is far higher than heaven, being infinite and incomprehensible.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 113:4
Psalms 113:4 The LORD [is] high above all nations, [and] his glory above the heavens.Ver. 4. The Lord is high, &c.] He looketh on the earth as on an ant hill. All nations to him are but as a drop of a bucket, Isaiah 40:15 Quantilla ergo es tu istius guttae particula? (Aug.). And his glory above the heavens] These are far beneath him in glory as in situation. Angels understand him not fully.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 113:4
(4) Comp. Psalms 8:1, &c
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 113:4
Verse 4. The Lord is high above all nations] He governs all, he provides for all; therefore let all give him praise.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 113:4
4–6. The ground of praise, Jehovah’s exaltation and condescension. 4 a. Cp. Psalms 99:2. 4 b. Cp. Psalms 57:5; Psalms 57:11; Psalms 8:1. 5 a. Cp. Exodus 15:11; Deuteronomy 3:24. 5 b, 6. The structure of these lines—lit. Who exalteth himself to sit, Who humbleth himself to see, in heaven and in earth—makes it probable that in heaven and in earth belong to the two preceding lines respectively.
Keble’s paraphrase expresses it excellently, “Exalting still His holy place, Low bending still His eye of grace, In heaven above, in earth below.” The point is Jehovah’s condescension. Though He sits enthroned on high in heaven, yet He stoops to regard the earth. He is not “careless of mankind,” as heathen gods were often supposed to be. For the thought cp. Psalms 138:6; Isaiah 57:15.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 113:4
The Lord is high above all nations - Hebrew, Exalted above all nations is Yahweh. That is, he rules over all nations; he directs their affairs; he is their sovereign king.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 113:4
4. The Lord is high—God is not only above the nations, but above the heavens; that is, above every thing that exists. This statement stands alike against polytheism and pantheism. He is a personal God—over all, and ruling all.
Sermons on Psalms 113:4
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More on God Dwelling With the Humble and Contrite by Bob Hoekstra | Bob Hoekstra preaches about the exalted nature of the LORD, who is high above all nations and His glory above the heavens, yet humbles Himself to care for the humble and contrite. |
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Trying to Restrict God by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the power of the Holy Spirit and the potential for transformation in the lives of believers. He encourages listeners to yield themselves to |
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God Answers Man's Suffering: Life by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the speaker uses the story of David and Goliath to illustrate the power of God and the potential of believers. David, a young shepherd boy, defeats the giant Goliat |
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What Kind of Being Is Man - Part 5 by Paris Reidhead | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that our purpose as human beings is to receive Christ into our lives. It is not about following a set of doctrines or rules, but about havin |
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When I Consider the Heavens by Earl R. Clark | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of investigating and studying the scriptures to find eternal life and reconciliation with God through Jesus Christ. The sermon |
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The Messianic Psalms - Psalm 8 by Chip Brogden | In this video, Chip Brogdon discusses the Messianic Psalms and their significance in understanding the Lord Jesus Christ and his kingdom. He emphasizes that Jesus himself said that |
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Praising the Lord in Creation by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith emphasizes the importance of praising the name of Yahweh, which is a strong tower and a refuge for the oppressed. He highlights the danger of nat |