Psalms 33:6
Psalms 33:6 in Multiple Translations
By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, and all the stars by the breath of His mouth.
By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.
By the word of Jehovah were the heavens made, And all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.
By the word of the Lord were the heavens made; and all the army of heaven by the breath of his mouth.
The Lord spoke the word and the heavens were made; his mouth breathed all the stars into existence.
By the worde of the Lord were the heauens made, and all the hoste of them by the breath of his mouth.
By the word of Jehovah The heavens have been made, And by the breath of His mouth all their host.
By the LORD’s word, the heavens were made: all their army by the breath of his mouth.
By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.
Come ye to him and be enlightened: and your faces shall not be confounded.
Yahweh created everything in the sky by commanding it. By what he said [MTY] he created all the stars.
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Psalms 33:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בִּ/דְבַ֣ר
יְ֭הוָה
שָׁמַ֣יִם
נַעֲשׂ֑וּ
וּ/בְ/ר֥וּחַ
פִּ֝֗י/ו
כָּל
צְבָאָֽ/ם
בִּ/דְבַ֣ר
dâbâr
H1697
Chronicles
Prep | N-ms
יְ֭הוָה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
שָׁמַ֣יִם
shâmayim
H8064
heaven
N-mp
נַעֲשׂ֑וּ
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Niphal-Perf-3cp
וּ/בְ/ר֥וּחַ
rûwach
H7307
spirit
Conj | Prep | N-cs
פִּ֝֗י/ו
peh
H6310
lip
N-ms | Suff
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
צְבָאָֽ/ם
tsâbâʼ
H6635
army
N-cs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 33:6
בִּ/דְבַ֣ר
dâbâr
H1697
"Chronicles"
Prep | N-ms
A word or thing, like a matter or affair, as seen in the book of Chronicles where it refers to the events and words of kings. It can also mean a cause or reason for something.
Definition: This name means word, speaking
Usage: Occurs in 1290 OT verses. KJV: act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work. See also: Genesis 11:1; Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 18:21.
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.
שָׁמַ֣יִם
shâmayim
H8064
"heaven"
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.
נַעֲשׂ֑וּ
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
V-Niphal-Perf-3cp
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
וּ/בְ/ר֥וּחַ
rûwach
H7307
"spirit"
Conj | Prep | N-cs
In the Bible, this word for spirit refers to the breath of life, the wind, or a person's mind and emotions, as seen in the book of Ezekiel.
Definition: : spirit 1) wind, breath, mind, spirit 1a) breath 1b) wind 1b1) of heaven 1b2) quarter (of wind), side 1b3) breath of air 1b4) air, gas 1b5) vain, empty thing 1c) spirit (as that which breathes quickly in animation or agitation) 1c1) spirit, animation, vivacity, vigour 1c2) courage 1c3) temper, anger 1c4) impatience, patience 1c5) spirit, disposition (as troubled, bitter, discontented) 1c6) disposition (of various kinds), unaccountable or uncontrollable impulse 1c7) prophetic spirit 1d) spirit (of the living, breathing being in man and animals) 1d1) as gift, preserved by God, God's spirit, departing at death, disembodied being 1e) spirit (as seat of emotion) 1e1) desire 1e2) sorrow, trouble 1f) spirit 1f1) as seat or organ of mental acts 1f2) rarely of the will 1f3) as seat especially of moral character 1g) Spirit of God, the third person of the triune God, the Holy Spirit, coequal, coeternal with the Father and the Son 1g1) as inspiring ecstatic state of prophecy 1g2) as impelling prophet to utter instruction or warning 1g3) imparting warlike energy and executive and administrative power 1g4) as endowing men with various gifts 1g5) as energy of life 1g6) as manifest in the Shekinah glory 1g7) never referred to as a depersonalised force
Usage: Occurs in 348 OT verses. KJV: air, anger, blast, breath, [idiom] cool, courage, mind, [idiom] quarter, [idiom] side, spirit(-ual), tempest, [idiom] vain, (whirl-) wind(-y). See also: Genesis 1:2; Job 6:26; Psalms 1:4.
פִּ֝֗י/ו
peh
H6310
"lip"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to the mouth, lips, or edge of something, and can also mean a portion or side of something. It is often used to describe speech or the act of speaking. This word appears in various forms, such as mouth, lip, or edge.
Definition: : lip/mouth peh 1) mouth 1a) mouth (of man) 1b) mouth (as organ of speech) 1c) mouth (of animals) 1d) mouth, opening, orifice (of a well, river, etc) 1e) extremity, end pim 2) a weight equal to one third of a shekel, occurs only in 1Sa 13:21
Usage: Occurs in 460 OT verses. KJV: accord(-ing as, -ing to), after, appointment, assent, collar, command(-ment), [idiom] eat, edge, end, entry, [phrase] file, hole, [idiom] in, mind, mouth, part, portion, [idiom] (should) say(-ing), sentence, skirt, sound, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, tenor, [idiom] to, [phrase] two-edged, wish, word. See also: Genesis 4:11; Deuteronomy 21:17; Ezra 9:11.
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.
צְבָאָֽ/ם
tsâbâʼ
H6635
"army"
N-cs | Suff
This Hebrew word means a large group of people or things, often referring to an army or a campaign, and is also used to describe the Lord's hosts. It appears in the Bible as a name for God, emphasizing His power and authority. In the KJV, it's translated as 'host' or 'army'.
Definition: : army 1) that which goes forth, army, war, warfare, host 1a) army, host 1a1) host (of organised army) 1a2) host (of angels) 1a3) of sun, moon, and stars 1a4) of whole creation 1b) war, warfare, service, go out to war 1c) service
Usage: Occurs in 463 OT verses. KJV: appointed time, ([phrase]) army, ([phrase]) battle, company, host, service, soldiers, waiting upon, war(-fare). See also: Genesis 2:1; 1 Samuel 17:55; Psalms 24:10.
Study Notes — Psalms 33:6
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- Context
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- Psalms 33:6 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 33:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 33:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 33:6
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 33:6
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 33:6
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 33:6
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 33:6
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 33:6
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 33:6
- Sermons on Psalms 33:6
Context — Praise to the Creator
4For the word of the LORD is upright, and all His work is trustworthy.
5The LORD loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of His loving devotion.
6By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, and all the stars by the breath of His mouth.
7He piles up the waters of the sea; He puts the depths into storehouses. 8Let all the earth fear the LORD; let all the people of the world revere Him.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Hebrews 11:3 | By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible. |
| 2 | 2 Peter 3:5 | But they deliberately overlook the fact that long ago by God’s word the heavens existed and the earth was formed out of water and by water, |
| 3 | Job 33:4 | The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life. |
| 4 | John 1:1–3 | In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made. |
| 5 | Psalms 33:9 | For He spoke, and it came to be; He commanded, and it stood firm. |
| 6 | Genesis 2:1 | Thus the heavens and the earth were completed in all their vast array. |
| 7 | Genesis 2:7 | Then the LORD God formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed the breath of life into his nostrils, and the man became a living being. |
| 8 | John 20:22 | When He had said this, He breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. |
| 9 | Genesis 1:6 | And God said, “Let there be an expanse between the waters, to separate the waters from the waters.” |
| 10 | Job 26:13 | By His breath the skies were cleared; His hand pierced the fleeing serpent. |
Psalms 33:6 Summary
[This verse tells us that God created the heavens and stars simply by speaking, showing us His incredible power and authority, similar to how He created the world in Genesis 1:1. God's word is what brings everything into being and sustains it, as seen in Hebrews 1:3. This means we can trust God to take care of us and guide us, just as He takes care of the stars and heavens. By remembering God's creative power, we can have confidence in His love and care for us, and reverence Him as the all-powerful and loving God of the universe.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that the heavens were made by the word of the LORD?
This verse highlights the power of God's spoken word, as seen in Genesis 1:1, where God speaks and creation comes into being, demonstrating His authority and creative power.
How does the breath of God's mouth relate to the creation of stars?
The phrase 'breath of His mouth' emphasizes God's gentle yet powerful creation, similar to how God breathed life into Adam in Genesis 2:7, showing the intimate and personal nature of God's creative work.
What is the significance of the word of the LORD in creation?
The word of the LORD is the instrument of creation, as stated in Psalms 33:6, and is also the means by which God sustains and governs His creation, as seen in Hebrews 1:3, where Jesus upholds all things by the word of His power.
How does this verse relate to the character of God?
This verse showcases God's wisdom, power, and loving care, as He not only creates the heavens and stars but also governs them with His word, demonstrating His faithfulness and trustworthiness, as stated in Psalms 33:4-5.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can reflect on the power and creativity of God in my daily life, considering the wonders of the heavens and stars?
- How can I apply the truth that God's word is the foundation of creation to my own life and relationships?
- In what ways can I trust in God's loving care and governance, just as the heavens and stars are sustained by His word?
- What are some practical ways I can reverence and honor God, recognizing His majesty and creative power as seen in Psalms 33:6?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 33:6
By the word of the Lord were the heavens made,.... The aerial and starry heavens, and the heaven of heavens, the third heaven, the seat of the divine Majesty, and the habitation of angels and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 33:6
By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 33:6
By the word of the Lord; either, 1. By the hypostatical Word, Christ, who is oft called God’ s Word, even by the Chaldee paraphrast; as also , where he is said to be that Word by whom all things were made. So that which is here spoken more darkly and doubtedly, according to that state of the church, is more clearly declared in the New Testament. Or, 2. By his will or command, as this very phrase is here used, , and as it seems to be explained, . And so it hath a great emphasis in it, that God made this admirable structure of the heavens, and all its glorious stars, not with great pains and time, and help of many artists and instruments, as men do far meaner works, but with one single word; which is much to the glory of the Creator. All the host of them; the angels; or the stars: See Poole "". By the breath of his mouth; either, 1. By the Holy Ghost, so called . And so here are all the persons of the Trinity, Jehovah the Father, and the Word, and the Spirit; to each of which this work of creation is elsewhere ascribed, as was noted on .
Or, 2. By his word, as it was expressed in the last clause, which is so called .
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 33:6
Psalms 33:6 By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.Ver. 6. By the word of the Lord were the heavens made] His fiat, or, Let them be, gave them a being. Or, by his essential Word, which is his Son, the second person in Trinity, Proverbs 8:27 John 1:3 Colossians 1:16 Hebrews 1:2. Solo ipsius iussuet nutu. And all the host of them] These are first mentioned, because the most glorious of all the works of God, so Psalms 19:1. By the breath of his mouth] By his word and command. Or rather, by his Holy Spirit, the third person in Trinity, inseparable from the other two, as well in essence as in operation. See Genesis 1:1-2. It hath been elsewhere noted, that in Thebe, a town of Egypt, they worshipped a God whom they acknowledged to be immortal. But how painted they him?
In the likeness of a man blowing an egg out of his mouth; to signify, that he made the round world by his word, and by the breath of his mouth, as here. Varro addeth, that in way of thankfulness, they dedicated a sheep to him, to be offered in sacrifice (Plut. de Iside et Osiride; Varro de Re Rust. l. ii. cap. 1). This text was commonly urged by the ancients for the Trinity of persons in the Godhead; which Olympus, an Arian bishop, denying, was struck with three thunderbolts and killed in a bath.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 33:6
(6) The breath of his mouth.—This is plainly only a synonym for word. (Comp. Isaiah 11:4, where “breath of his lips” is used for the Divine sentence of judgment upon the heathen.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 33:6
Verse 6. By the word of the Lord were the heavens made] This is illustrated in the 9th verse: "He spake, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast." This evidently refers to the account of the creation, as it stands in the first chapter of Genesis.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 33:6
4–11. The grounds of praise.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 33:6
By the word of the Lord - By the command of God: Genesis 1:3, Genesis 1:6 etc. See the notes at Psalms 33:9. Were the heavens made - That is, the starry heavens; the worlds above us: Genesis 1:1.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 33:6
6. Word of the Lord— “Word” is often a generic term for the total revelation of God, but here for the creative fiat. Genesis 1. God’s word is the representative of himself, the expression of his will.
Sermons on Psalms 33:6
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The Sure Word of God by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the certainty and fulfillment of God's promises. He uses the example of God's judgment upon Jerusalem to illustrate this point. The preacher |
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Origin of Man in Relation to the Theory of Evolution by John Murray | In this sermon, the preacher discusses three fundamental principles of Christian faith. The first principle is the belief in the word of God as the foundation of understanding. The |
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Our Word - His Word, 1977 by Norman Grubb | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the presence and power of God in our lives. He references Ephesians 2:2 and 2 Kings 4:4-5 to highlight how the Spirit of Error and the God of |
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Seeking His Preeminence - Part 2 by Lehman Strauss | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of listening to the word of God. He shares a personal anecdote about his hearing checkup and how it reminded him of the signi |
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Revelation of God by R. Edward Miller | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of the last days and the creation of the earth. He references the book of Job, stating that the morning stars and sons of God wer |
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The Word of Men and the Word of God by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot preaches about the importance of receiving the gospel not as the word of men, but as the word of God, emphasizing the vital distinction between the two. He delves into |
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The Breath of God by A.W. Tozer | A.W. Tozer emphasizes the significance of the promised Presence of God and the eternal Word of God, which transcends mere physical texts. He contrasts the fleeting interests of hum |