Psalms 22:28
Psalms 22:28 in Multiple Translations
For dominion belongs to the LORD and He rules over the nations.
For the kingdom is the LORD’s: and he is the governor among the nations.
For the kingdom is Jehovah’s; And he is the ruler over the nations.
For the kingdom is the Lord's; he is the ruler among the nations.
For kingly power belongs to the Lord; he is the one who rules over the nations.
For the kingdome is the Lords, and he ruleth among the nations.
For to Jehovah [is] the kingdom, And He is ruling among nations.
For the kingdom is the LORD’s. He is the ruler over the nations.
For the kingdom is the LORD'S: and he is the governor among the nations.
Because Yahweh is the king! He rules all the nations.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 22:28
BAB
Word Study
Hover over any word to see its amplified meaning. Click a word to explore its full definition and translation comparisons.
Amplified text is generated using scripting to tie together English translations for comparison. Always refer to the core BSB translation and original Hebrew/Greek text for accuracy. Anomalies may occur.
Psalms 22:28 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
יִזְכְּר֤וּ
וְ/יָשֻׁ֣בוּ
אֶל
יְ֭הוָה
כָּל
אַפְסֵי
אָ֑רֶץ
וְ/יִֽשְׁתַּחֲו֥וּ
לְ֝/פָנֶ֗י/ךָ
כָּֽל
מִשְׁפְּח֥וֹת
גּוֹיִֽם
יִזְכְּר֤וּ
zâkar
H2142
to remember
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
וְ/יָשֻׁ֣בוּ
shûwb
H7725
to return
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
יְ֭הוָה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
אַפְסֵי
ʼepheç
H657
end
N-mp
אָ֑רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
N-cs
וְ/יִֽשְׁתַּחֲו֥וּ
shâchâh
H7812
to bow
Conj | V-v-Imperf-3mp
לְ֝/פָנֶ֗י/ךָ
pânîym
H6440
face
Prep | N-cp | Suff
כָּֽל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
מִשְׁפְּח֥וֹת
mishpâchâh
H4940
family
N-fp
גּוֹיִֽם
gôwy
H1471
Gentile
N-mp
Hebrew Word Study
Select any word above to explore its original meaning, root, and usage across Scripture.
Use ← → arrow keys to navigate between words.
Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 22:28
יִזְכְּר֤וּ
zâkar
H2142
"to remember"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
To remember means to recall or mark something, like God remembering his covenant with Abraham in Genesis 9:1 and Exodus 2:24.
Definition: 1) to remember, recall, call to mind 1a) (Qal) to remember, recall 1b) (Niphal) to be brought to remembrance, be remembered, be thought of, be brought to mind 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to remember, remind 1c2) to cause to be remembered, keep in remembrance 1c3) to mention 1c4) to record 1c5) to make a memorial, make remembrance
Usage: Occurs in 223 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] burn (incense), [idiom] earnestly, be male, (make) mention (of), be mindful, recount, record(-er), remember, make to be remembered, bring (call, come, keep, put) to (in) remembrance, [idiom] still, think on, [idiom] well. See also: Genesis 8:1; Psalms 74:2; Psalms 8:5.
וְ/יָשֻׁ֣בוּ
shûwb
H7725
"to return"
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
This Hebrew word means to return or turn back, and can be used literally or figuratively. It is often used to describe someone returning to God or repenting from sin, as seen in the book of Psalms and the prophets.
Definition: : return 1) to return, turn back 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to turn back, return 1a1a) to turn back 1a1b) to return, come or go back 1a1c) to return unto, go back, come back 1a1d) of dying 1a1e) of human relations (fig) 1a1f) of spiritual relations (fig) 1a1f1) to turn back (from God), apostatise 1a1f2) to turn away (of God) 1a1f3) to turn back (to God), repent 1a1f4) turn back (from evil) 1a1g) of inanimate things 1a1h) in repetition 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to bring back 1b2) to restore, refresh, repair (fig) 1b3) to lead away (enticingly) 1b4) to show turning, apostatise 1c) (Pual) restored (participle) 1d) (Hiphil) to cause to return, bring back 1d1) to bring back, allow to return, put back, draw back, give back, restore, relinquish, give in payment 1d2) to bring back, refresh, restore 1d3) to bring back, report to, answer 1d4) to bring back, make requital, pay (as recompense) 1d5) to turn back or backward, repel, defeat, repulse, hinder, reject, refuse 1d6) to turn away (face), turn toward 1d7) to turn against 1d8) to bring back to mind 1d9) to show a turning away 1d10) to reverse, revoke 1e) (Hophal) to be returned, be restored, be brought back 1f) (Pulal) brought back
Usage: Occurs in 953 OT verses. KJV: ((break, build, circumcise, dig, do anything, do evil, feed, lay down, lie down, lodge, make, rejoice, send, take, weep)) [idiom] again, (cause to) answer ([phrase] again), [idiom] in any case (wise), [idiom] at all, averse, bring (again, back, home again), call (to mind), carry again (back), cease, [idiom] certainly, come again (back), [idiom] consider, [phrase] continually, convert, deliver (again), [phrase] deny, draw back, fetch home again, [idiom] fro, get (oneself) (back) again, [idiom] give (again), go again (back, home), (go) out, hinder, let, (see) more, [idiom] needs, be past, [idiom] pay, pervert, pull in again, put (again, up again), recall, recompense, recover, refresh, relieve, render (again), requite, rescue, restore, retrieve, (cause to, make to) return, reverse, reward, [phrase] say nay, send back, set again, slide back, still, [idiom] surely, take back (off), (cause to, make to) turn (again, self again, away, back, back again, backward, from, off), withdraw. See also: Genesis 3:19; Numbers 8:25; Judges 8:13.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
יְ֭הוָה
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.
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.
אַפְסֵי
ʼepheç
H657
"end"
N-mp
This word can mean the soles of the feet or the ankles, but it can also mean an end or a stop to something. In Deuteronomy 28:35, it describes a curse that will afflict the Israelites from the soles of their feet to the top of their head.
Definition: 1) ceasing, end, finality 2) expressing non-existence
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: ankle, but (only), end, howbeit, less than nothing, nevertheless (where), no, none (beside), not (any, -withstanding), thing of nought, save(-ing), there, uttermost part, want, without (cause). See also: Numbers 13:28; Isaiah 5:8; Psalms 2:8.
אָ֑רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
וְ/יִֽשְׁתַּחֲו֥וּ
shâchâh
H7812
"to bow"
Conj | V-v-Imperf-3mp
This Hebrew word means to bow down, often as a sign of respect or worship. It is used in Genesis 24:52 to describe Abraham's servant bowing down to God. The word is about showing humility and respect to someone or something.
Definition: 1) to bow down 1a) (Qal) to bow down 1b)(Hiphil) to depress (fig) 1c) (Hithpael) 1c1) to bow down, prostrate oneself 1c1a) before superior in homage 1c1b) before God in worship 1c1c) before false gods 1c1d) before angel
Usage: Occurs in 166 OT verses. KJV: bow (self) down, crouch, fall down (flat), humbly beseech, do (make) obeisance, do reverence, make to stoop, worship. See also: Genesis 18:2; 1 Kings 9:9; Psalms 5:8.
לְ֝/פָנֶ֗י/ךָ
pânîym
H6440
"face"
Prep | N-cp | Suff
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
כָּֽל
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.
מִשְׁפְּח֥וֹת
mishpâchâh
H4940
"family"
N-fp
This word refers to a family or clan, and can also mean a tribe or nation, such as the people of Israel, emphasizing the importance of family ties.
Definition: 1) clan, family 1a) clan 1a1) family 1a2) tribe 1a3) people, nation 1b) guild 1c) species, kind 1d) aristocrats
Usage: Occurs in 224 OT verses. KJV: family, kind(-red). See also: Genesis 8:19; Numbers 26:41; Esther 9:28.
גּוֹיִֽם
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.
Study Notes — Psalms 22:28
Show Verse Quote Highlights
- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 22:28 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 22:28
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 22:28
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 22:28
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 22:28
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 22:28
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 22:28
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 22:28
- Sermons on Psalms 22:28
Context — The Psalm of the Cross
26The poor will eat and be satisfied; those who seek the LORD will praise Him. May your hearts live forever!
27All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the LORD. All the families of the nations will bow down before Him.
28For dominion belongs to the LORD and He rules over the nations.
29All the rich of the earth will feast and worship; all who go down to the dust will kneel before Him— even those unable to preserve their lives. 30Posterity will serve Him; they will declare the Lord to a new generation.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zechariah 14:9 | On that day the LORD will become King over all the earth—the LORD alone, and His name alone. |
| 2 | Psalms 47:7–8 | For God is King of all the earth; sing profound praises to Him. God reigns over the nations; God is seated on His holy throne. |
| 3 | Revelation 11:15 | Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.” |
| 4 | Daniel 7:14 | And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed. |
| 5 | Obadiah 1:21 | The deliverers will ascend Mount Zion to rule over the mountains of Esau. And the kingdom will belong to the LORD. |
| 6 | Matthew 6:13 | And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. ’ |
Psalms 22:28 Summary
This verse reminds us that God is in charge of everything, and He rules over all the nations of the world. It's a comforting thought to know that God is sovereign and has control over all things, as we see in verses like Psalms 103:19 and Daniel 4:32. This means we can trust Him with our lives and with the future, knowing that He is working everything out for our good, as Romans 8:28 promises. By acknowledging God's dominion, we can live with confidence and peace, knowing that He is the ultimate authority over all.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that dominion belongs to the Lord?
It means that God has ultimate authority and control over all things, as seen in Psalms 22:28 and supported by verses like Psalms 103:19, which says that God's sovereignty is over all.
How does God rule over the nations?
God rules over the nations through His providence, guiding the course of human events to accomplish His will, as seen in Daniel 4:32 and Romans 13:1-2, which remind us that all authority comes from Him.
Is this verse saying that God controls everything that happens in the world?
While God is sovereign, this verse is specifically emphasizing His rule over the nations, reminding us that He is the ultimate authority, as also stated in Psalms 47:8, which says God reigns over the nations.
What does this mean for my life as a believer?
It means that as a believer, you can trust in God's sovereignty and control, knowing that He is working all things out for your good, as Romans 8:28 reminds us, and that you are part of a larger story that extends to all the nations, as seen in Matthew 28:19-20.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways you see God's dominion and rule in your life and in the world around you?
- How does the knowledge of God's sovereignty impact your trust in Him during difficult times?
- In what ways can you acknowledge and submit to God's rule in your own life, just as the nations will one day bow down to Him?
- How can you share the message of God's dominion and love with those around you, especially those from other nations or backgrounds?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 22:28
For the kingdom [is] the Lord's,.... Not the kingdom of nature and providence, though that is the Lord Christ's; but the kingdom of grace, the mediatorial kingdom: this was Christ's by the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 22:28
For the kingdom is the LORD's: and he is the governor among the nations.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 22:28
This is added as a reason why the Gentiles should be converted, because God is not only the God and Lord of the Jews, but also of the Gentiles, and of all nations, ,30. And therefore though for a time he thought fit to confine his kingdom to Israel, yet he had resolved in due time to enlarge his kingdom, and to set up his throne and government in the Gentile world, which were no less created and redeemed by him than the Jews. Compare 14:9.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 22:28
Psalms 22:28 For the kingdom [is] the LORD’ S: and he [is] the governor among the nations. Ver. 28. For the kingdom is the Lord’ s] The spiritual kingdom over the Church, and the universal kingdom over all the world, belongeth unto Christ, the eternal God.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 22:28
Verse 28. The kingdom is the Lord's] That universal sway of the Gospel which in the New Testament is called the kingdom of God; in which all men shall be God's subjects; and righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost, be universally diffused.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 22:28
28. The reason for this homage. It is but the recognition of the present fact of Jehovah’s universal sovereignty. Cp. Obadiah 1:21; Psalms 93:1; Psalms 96:10; Psalms 97:1; Zechariah 14:16-17. and he is the governor &c.] R.V., and he is the ruler over the nations. Cp. Psalms 66:7; Psalms 103:19.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 22:28
For the kingdom is the Lord’s - The dominion belongs of right to Yahweh, the true God. See Matthew 6:13; Psalms 47:7-8. And he is the governor among the nations - He is the rightful governor or ruler among the nations.
Sermons on Psalms 22:28
| Sermon | Description | |
|---|---|---|
|
The Sovereignty of God by A.W. Pink | A.W. Pink emphasizes the sovereignty of God as a foundational truth that has been neglected in contemporary discourse. He explains that God's sovereignty signifies His supremacy, k |
|
God Has Everything Under Control by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes that despite the chaos and calamities shaking the world, believers can find peace in the knowledge that God is in control. He reassures the faithful that |
|
One King, One Lord by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon proclaims the certainty of God's future reign as the one true King over all the earth, emphasizing that despite the current state of rebellion and diverse beliefs, th |
|
Eagle Edom Will Come Down by John Piper | John Piper preaches on the book of Obadiah, the shortest Old Testament book, which delivers a prophecy against Edom and focuses on the vindication of Israel and the establishment o |
|
|
Look to Our Glorious King by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the importance of looking to God amidst the chaos and turmoil of the world, reminding believers that despite the overwhelming events and moral decline, G |
|
Driving Out the Money Changers by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of having the mind of Christ and being transformed to think like Him. It highlights the need for zeal for God's house, purity in the church, a |
|
|
(Through the Bible) Zechariah by Zac Poonen | This sermon delves into the visions and messages received by the prophet Zechariah, emphasizing the importance of teamwork, the new covenant fellowship, the need for young and old |