Psalms 148:6
Psalms 148:6 in Multiple Translations
He established them forever and ever; He issued a decree that will never pass away.
He hath also stablished them for ever and ever: he hath made a decree which shall not pass.
He hath also established them for ever and ever: He hath made a decree which shall not pass away.
He has put them in their places for ever; he has given them their limits which may not be broken.
He placed them in their positions forever and ever; he established a law that will never end.
And he hath established them for euer and euer: he hath made an ordinance, which shall not passe.
And He establisheth them for ever to the age, A statute He gave, and they pass not over.
He has also established them forever and ever. He has made a decree which will not pass away.
He hath also established them for ever and ever: he hath made a decree which shall not pass.
He hath established them for ever, and for ages of ages: he hath made a decree, and it shall not pass away.
He determined the places where they should be in the sky, and he commanded that they should be there forever. They cannot disobey that command!
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Psalms 148:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יַּעֲמִידֵ֣/ם
לָ/עַ֣ד
לְ/עוֹלָ֑ם
חָק
נָ֝תַ֗ן
וְ/לֹ֣א
יַעֲבֽוֹר
וַ/יַּעֲמִידֵ֣/ם
ʻâmad
H5975
to stand
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
לָ/עַ֣ד
ʻad
H5703
perpetuity
Prep | N-ms
לְ/עוֹלָ֑ם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
forever
Prep | N-ms
חָק
chôq
H2706
statute
N-ms
נָ֝תַ֗ן
nâthan
H5414
to give
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
וְ/לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
יַעֲבֽוֹר
ʻâbar
H5674
to pass
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 148:6
וַ/יַּעֲמִידֵ֣/ם
ʻâmad
H5975
"to stand"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
Means 'to stand' in a strong sense, like in Exodus 17:12 where Moses stood with his arms up to help Israel win a battle.
Definition: : stand/stop/establish 1) to stand, remain, endure, take one's stand 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to stand, take one's stand, be in a standing attitude, stand forth, take a stand, present oneself, attend upon, be or become servant of 1a2) to stand still, stop (moving or doing), cease 1a3) to tarry, delay, remain, continue, abide, endure, persist, be steadfast 1a4) to make a stand, hold one's ground 1a5) to stand upright, remain standing, stand up, rise, be erect, be upright 1a6) to arise, appear, come on the scene, stand forth, appear, rise up or against 1a7) to stand with, take one's stand, be appointed, grow flat, grow insipid 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to station, set 1b2) to cause to stand firm, maintain 1b3) to cause to stand up, cause to set up, erect 1b4) to present (one) before (king) 1b5) to appoint, ordain, establish 1c) (Hophal) to be presented, be caused to stand, be stood before
Usage: Occurs in 497 OT verses. KJV: abide (behind), appoint, arise, cease, confirm, continue, dwell, be employed, endure, establish, leave, make, ordain, be (over), place, (be) present (self), raise up, remain, repair, [phrase] serve, set (forth, over, -tle, up), (make to, make to be at a, with-) stand (by, fast, firm, still, up), (be at a) stay (up), tarry. See also: Genesis 18:8; Joshua 21:44; 1 Chronicles 6:17.
לָ/עַ֣ד
ʻad
H5703
"perpetuity"
Prep | N-ms
This Hebrew word means forever or eternity, describing something that has no end, like God's existence. It's used in the Bible to talk about things that last forever. In Genesis, it describes God's eternal nature.
Definition: 1) perpetuity, for ever, continuing future 1a) ancient (of past time) 1b) for ever (of future time) 1b1) of continuous existence 1c) for ever (of God's existence)
Usage: Occurs in 49 OT verses. KJV: eternity, ever(-lasting, -more), old, perpetually, [phrase] world without end. See also: Exodus 15:18; Psalms 111:3; Psalms 9:6.
לְ/עוֹלָ֑ם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
"forever"
Prep | N-ms
This word means forever or always, describing something that lasts an eternity. It is used in the Bible to describe God's eternal nature and his lasting promises.
Definition: : old/ancient 1) long duration, antiquity, futurity, for ever, ever, everlasting, evermore, perpetual, old, ancient, world 1a) ancient time, long time (of past) 1b) (of future) 1b1) for ever, always 1b2) continuous existence, perpetual 1b3) everlasting, indefinite or unending future, eternity
Usage: Occurs in 413 OT verses. KJV: alway(-s), ancient (time), any more, continuance, eternal, (for, (n-)) ever(-lasting, -more, of old), lasting, long (time), (of) old (time), perpetual, at any time, (beginning of the) world ([phrase] without end). Compare H5331 (נֶצַח), H5703 (עַד). See also: Genesis 3:22; 1 Kings 8:13; Psalms 5:12.
חָק
chôq
H2706
"statute"
N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a decree or law given by God, like the Ten Commandments. It appears in books like Exodus and Deuteronomy, guiding the Israelites' actions. This concept is essential to understanding God's expectations.
Definition: : decree 1) statute, ordinance, limit, something prescribed, due 1a) prescribed task 1b) prescribed portion 1c) action prescribed (for oneself), resolve 1d) prescribed due 1e) prescribed limit, boundary 1f) enactment, decree, ordinance 1f1) specific decree 1f2) law in general 1g) enactments, statutes 1g1) conditions 1g2) enactments 1g3) decrees 1g4) civil enactments prescribed by God
Usage: Occurs in 124 OT verses. KJV: appointed, bound, commandment, convenient, custom, decree(-d), due, law, measure, [idiom] necessary, ordinance(-nary), portion, set time, statute, task. See also: Genesis 47:22; Nehemiah 1:7; Psalms 2:7.
נָ֝תַ֗ן
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
וְ/לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Conj | Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
יַעֲבֽוֹר
ʻâbar
H5674
"to pass"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
This verb can mean to cross over or transition from one thing to another, and is sometimes used to describe being arrogant or crossing a boundary.
Definition: 1) to pass over or by or through, alienate, bring, carry, do away, take, take away, transgress 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pass over, cross, cross over, pass over, march over, overflow, go over 1a2) to pass beyond 1a3) to pass through, traverse 1a3a) passers-through (participle) 1a3b) to pass through (the parts of victim in covenant) 1a4) to pass along, pass by, overtake and pass, sweep by 1a4a) passer-by (participle) 1a4b) to be past, be over 1a5) to pass on, go on, pass on before, go in advance of, pass along, travel, advance 1a6) to pass away 1a6a) to emigrate, leave (one's territory) 1a6b) to vanish 1a6c) to perish, cease to exist 1a6d) to become invalid, become obsolete (of law, decree) 1a6e) to be alienated, pass into other hands 1b) (Niphal) to be crossed 1c) (Piel) to impregnate, cause to cross 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to pass over, cause to bring over, cause to cross over, make over to, dedicate, devote 1d2) to cause to pass through 1d3) to cause to pass by or beyond or under, let pass by 1d4) to cause to pass away, cause to take away 1e) (Hithpael) to pass over
Usage: Occurs in 493 OT verses. KJV: alienate, alter, [idiom] at all, beyond, bring (over, through), carry over, (over-) come (on, over), conduct (over), convey over, current, deliver, do away, enter, escape, fail, gender, get over, (make) go (away, beyond, by, forth, his way, in, on, over, through), have away (more), lay, meddle, overrun, make partition, (cause to, give, make to, over) pass(-age, along, away, beyond, by, -enger, on, out, over, through), (cause to, make) [phrase] proclaim(-amation), perish, provoke to anger, put away, rage, [phrase] raiser of taxes, remove, send over, set apart, [phrase] shave, cause to (make) sound, [idiom] speedily, [idiom] sweet smelling, take (away), (make to) transgress(-or), translate, turn away, (way-) faring man, be wrath. See also: Genesis 8:1; Deuteronomy 27:2; 1 Samuel 25:19.
Study Notes — Psalms 148:6
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 148:6 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 148:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 148:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 148:6
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 148:6
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 148:6
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 148:6
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 148:6
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 148:6
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 148:6
- Sermons on Psalms 148:6
Context — Praise the LORD from the Heavens
4Praise Him, O highest heavens, and you waters above the skies.
5Let them praise the name of the LORD, for He gave the command and they were created.
6He established them forever and ever; He issued a decree that will never pass away.
7Praise the LORD from the earth, all great sea creatures and ocean depths, 8lightning and hail, snow and clouds, powerful wind fulfilling His word,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 33:25 | This is what the LORD says: If I have not established My covenant with the day and the night and the fixed order of heaven and earth, |
| 2 | Jeremiah 31:35–36 | Thus says the LORD, who gives the sun for light by day, who sets in order the moon and stars for light by night, who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar—the LORD of Hosts is His name: “Only if this fixed order departed from My presence, declares the LORD, would Israel’s descendants ever cease to be a nation before Me.” |
| 3 | Psalms 89:37 | like the moon, established forever, a faithful witness in the sky.” Selah |
| 4 | Job 38:33 | Do you know the laws of the heavens? Can you set their dominion over the earth? |
| 5 | Psalms 119:90–91 | Your faithfulness continues through all generations; You established the earth, and it endures. Your ordinances stand to this day, for all things are servants to You. |
| 6 | Job 38:10–11 | when I fixed its boundaries and set in place its bars and doors, and I declared: ‘You may come this far, but no farther; here your proud waves must stop’? |
| 7 | Isaiah 54:9 | “For to Me this is like the days of Noah, when I swore that the waters of Noah would never again cover the earth. So I have sworn that I will not be angry with you or rebuke you. |
| 8 | Proverbs 8:27–29 | I was there when He established the heavens, when He inscribed a circle on the face of the deep, when He established the clouds above, when the fountains of the deep gushed forth, when He set a boundary for the sea, so that the waters would not surpass His command, when He marked out the foundations of the earth. |
| 9 | Psalms 93:1 | The LORD reigns! He is robed in majesty; the LORD has clothed and armed Himself with strength. The world indeed is firmly established; it cannot be moved. |
Psalms 148:6 Summary
This verse tells us that God created the heavens and earth to last forever, and that His commands and decrees will never change. This means that we can trust in God's power and sovereignty, knowing that He is in control of all things, as seen in Jeremiah 31:35-36. Just like God spoke and creation came into being, as seen in Genesis 1:1, He has spoken and established the laws that govern the universe, and they will remain in place forever. This gives us confidence and hope, knowing that God's plan for our lives is eternal and unchanging, and that we can trust in His faithfulness, as expressed in Psalms 119:89.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God established the heavens and earth forever and ever?
This refers to the eternal nature of God's creation, as seen in Psalms 148:6, and is a testament to His power and sovereignty, as stated in Jeremiah 31:35-36, where He declares that as long as the sun and moon endure, Israel will remain His people.
How does God's decree relate to the creation of the universe?
God's decree, as mentioned in Psalms 148:6, is connected to His command in Psalms 148:5, where He gave the command and the heavens and earth were created, demonstrating His authority and creative power, similar to what is seen in Genesis 1:1, where God speaks and creation comes into being.
What is the significance of God's decree never passing away?
The fact that God's decree will never pass away emphasizes His faithfulness and consistency, as expressed in Numbers 23:19, which states that God is not a man that He should lie or change His mind, and in Malachi 3:6, where He declares that He does not change.
How does this verse relate to God's plan for humanity?
This verse highlights God's eternal plan and purpose for His creation, including humanity, as seen in Ephesians 1:4-5, where it is written that God chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world, demonstrating His sovereign and eternal plan for our lives.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to you that God's creation is eternal and unchanging, and how does this impact your understanding of His character?
- In what ways do you see God's decree and creative power at work in your own life, and how can you praise Him for these things?
- How does the fact that God's decree will never pass away give you confidence and hope in your daily life, and what are some ways you can apply this truth to your circumstances?
- What are some ways you can reflect God's eternal and unchanging nature in your own life, and how can you use your words and actions to declare His praise to those around you?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 148:6
He hath also stablished them for ever and ever,.... The angels are made immortal, and shall never die; and they are confirmed in their state of happiness by Christ, and shall always continue in it;
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 148:6
Let them praise the name of the LORD: for he commanded, and they were created. For he commanded, and they were created. He hath also stablished them forever and ever. Herein are stated the grounds of praise.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 148:6
Stablished them for ever and ever; either absolutely, as to the substance of them, or at least to the end of the world. He hath made them constant and incorruptible, not changeable and perishing, as the things of the lower world are. Made a decree; either concerning their several courses and influences; or rather, for their continuance for ever; which best agrees with the foregoing and following words. Which shall not pass; which decree shall never be made void.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 148:6
Psalms 148:6 He hath also stablished them for ever and ever: he hath made a decree which shall not pass.Ver. 6. He hath also stablished them for ever] viz. The course and appointed motions of the heavens, which he hath settled by a covenant, and hath not falsified with them, Jeremiah 33:25; much less will he with his faithful people.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 148:6
(6) Stablished.—Literally, made to stand, i.e., set them up. He hath made . . .—Rather, he hath made an ordinance, and will not transgress it. This is more obvious and natural than to supply a new subject to the second verb, “and none of them transgress it.” This anticipates, but only in form, the modern scientific doctrine of the inviolability of natural order. It is the imperishable faithfulness of God that renders the law invariable. See the remarkable passages, Jeremiah 31:36; Jeremiah 33:20, from winch we conclude that a covenant was supposed to have been made between God and nature as between Jehovah and Israel, the one being as imperishable as the other. A comparison of the two passages referred to shows that the Hebrew words ordinance and covenant might be used synonymously. The Authorised Version, which, following the LXX. and Vulg., makes the ordinance itself imperishable, violates the usage of the Hebrew verb.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 148:6
Verse 6. He hath also stablished them] He has determined their respective revolutions, and the times in which they are performed, so exactly to show his all-comprehensive wisdom and skill, that they have never passed the line marked out by his decree, nor intercepted each other in the vortex of space, through revolutions continued for nearly 6000 years.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 148:6
6. And he hath made them stand fast] To Him they owe not only their original creation but their perpetual maintenance. Cp. Sir 43:26; Colossians 1:17. he hath made a decree which shall not pass] This rendering, which is that of the LXX (παρελεύσεται) and Jer. (praeteribit) may be defended by Esther 1:19; Esther 9:27 : but the general usage of the verb and subst. is in favour of the rendering, He hath given (them) a statute which none (of them) shall transgress. The ‘law of gravity’ and the other ‘laws of nature’ keep them fixed in their orbits and courses. For chτq (something prescribed, an enactment, statute) in the sense of the laws imposed on nature by Jehovah see Jeremiah 31:35-36; Jeremiah 33:25.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 148:6
He hath also stablished them forever and ever - He has made them firm, stable, enduring. That they may be eternal is possible; that they will not be, no one can prove.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 148:6
6. He hath also stablished them—He hath constituted them. The heavenly bodies are here referred to.
Sermons on Psalms 148:6
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(Exodus) Exodus 3:1-2 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the chaplain discusses the significance of the burning bush in the book of Exodus. He emphasizes that the burning bush is a symbol of God's presence and holiness. T |
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The Budding of the Fig Tree by Charles E. Fuller | In this sermon, the preacher begins by inviting the audience to raise their hands and sing a joyful song. He then asks if their names are written in the Lamb's book of life, emphas |
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The Significance of Israel 1980 by Lance Lambert | In this sermon, the preacher discusses a vision from the book of Daniel in which a son of man is given dominion and a kingdom that will never be destroyed. The preacher then connec |
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Israel: What's Going On? What We Can We Do? by Shane Idleman | Shane Idleman addresses the complexities surrounding Israel's current situation, emphasizing the importance of understanding the historical and biblical context. He discusses the o |
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Israel's Future as a Nation by John F. Walvoord | John F. Walvoord delves into the prophecy relating to Israel's future as a nation, exploring the various viewpoints on whether Israel exists today and has a future. He discusses th |
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The Question Stated by Arno Clemens Gaebelein | Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches on the significance of Romans 11, emphasizing the importance of understanding God's purposes concerning the Jewish race and the impact of Israel's p |
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The Nation of Hope by Arno Clemens Gaebelein | Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches about the unchanging human history and the dying state of 'Christian Civilization,' lacking the essence of Christ. He discusses the hopelessness in |