Psalms 103:19
Psalms 103:19 in Multiple Translations
The LORD has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all.
The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.
Jehovah hath established his throne in the heavens; And his kingdom ruleth over all.
The Lord has made ready his high seat in the heavens; his kingdom is ruling over all.
The Lord has set up his throne in the heavens, and he rules over all.
The Lord hath prepared his throne in heauen, and his Kingdome ruleth ouer all.
Jehovah in the heavens Hath established His throne, And His kingdom over all hath ruled.
The LORD has established his throne in the heavens. His kingdom rules over all.
The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.
He hath made the moon for seasons: the sun knoweth his going down.
Yahweh made/caused the heavens to be the place where he rules [MTY]; from there he rules over everything.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 103:19
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Psalms 103:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יְֽהוָ֗ה
בַּ֭/שָּׁמַיִם
הֵכִ֣ין
כִּסְא֑/וֹ
וּ֝/מַלְכוּת֗/וֹ
בַּ/כֹּ֥ל
מָשָֽׁלָה
יְֽהוָ֗ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
בַּ֭/שָּׁמַיִם
shâmayim
H8064
heaven
Prep | N-mp
הֵכִ֣ין
kûwn
H3559
to establish
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
כִּסְא֑/וֹ
kiççêʼ
H3678
throne
N-ms | Suff
וּ֝/מַלְכוּת֗/וֹ
malkûwth
H4438
royalty
Conj | N-fs | Suff
בַּ/כֹּ֥ל
kôl
H3605
all
Prep | N-ms
מָשָֽׁלָה
mâshal
H4910
to rule
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 103:19
יְֽהוָ֗ה
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.
בַּ֭/שָּׁמַיִם
shâmayim
H8064
"heaven"
Prep | 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.
הֵכִ֣ין
kûwn
H3559
"to establish"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
This verb means to set something up or establish it, like setting up a tent or appointing someone to a position, as seen in Isaiah 7:14.
Definition: : prepare/direct 1) to be firm, be stable, be established 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be set up, be established, be fixed 1a1a) to be firmly established 1a1b) to be established, be stable, be secure, be enduring 1a1c) to be fixed, be securely determined 1a2) to be directed aright, be fixed aright, be steadfast (moral sense) 1a3) to prepare, be ready 1a4) to be prepared, be arranged, be settled 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to establish, set up, accomplish, do, make firm 1b2) to fix, make ready, prepare, provide, provide for, furnish 1b3) to direct toward (moral sense) 1b4) to arrange, order 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be established, be fastened 1c2) to be prepared, be ready 1d) (Polel) 1d1) to set up, establish 1d2) to constitute, make 1d3) to fix 1d4) to direct 1e) (Pulal) to be established, be prepared 1f) (Hithpolel) to be established, be restored
Usage: Occurs in 211 OT verses. KJV: certain(-ty), confirm, direct, faithfulness, fashion, fasten, firm, be fitted, be fixed, frame, be meet, ordain, order, perfect, (make) preparation, prepare (self), provide, make provision, (be, make) ready, right, set (aright, fast, forth), be stable, (e-) stablish, stand, tarry, [idiom] very deed. See also: Genesis 41:32; Job 18:12; Psalms 5:10.
כִּסְא֑/וֹ
kiççêʼ
H3678
"throne"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this word means a throne, symbolizing a seat of power or authority, often canopied or covered. It is used to describe the throne of God or a king, representing royal dignity and power.
Definition: 1) seat (of honour), throne, seat, stool 1a) seat (of honour), throne 1b) royal dignity, authority, power (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 124 OT verses. KJV: seat, stool, throne. See also: Genesis 41:40; 2 Chronicles 23:20; Psalms 9:5.
וּ֝/מַלְכוּת֗/וֹ
malkûwth
H4438
"royalty"
Conj | N-fs | Suff
Royalty or royal power refers to the authority and dominion of a king or queen, like Solomon's reign in Israel. It can also mean the kingdom or territory ruled by a monarch. The word is used in the Bible to describe sovereign power and authority.
Definition: 1) royalty, royal power, reign, kingdom, sovereign power 1a) royal power, dominion 1b) reign 1c) kingdom, realm Aramaic equivalent: mal.khu (מַלְכוּ "kingdom" H4437)
Usage: Occurs in 82 OT verses. KJV: empire, kingdom, realm, reign, royal. See also: Numbers 24:7; Esther 1:9; Psalms 45:7.
בַּ/כֹּ֥ל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Prep | 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.
מָשָֽׁלָה
mâshal
H4910
"to rule"
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
To rule means to have power over something or someone, like a king ruling his kingdom, as seen in 1 Samuel. It involves having control and making decisions, like a leader guiding their people. In the Bible, God rules over all things.
Definition: 1) to rule, have dominion, reign 1a) (Qal) to rule, have dominion 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to rule 1b2) to exercise dominion
Usage: Occurs in 74 OT verses. KJV: (have, make to have) dominion, governor, [idiom] indeed, reign, (bear, cause to, have) rule(-ing, -r), have power. See also: Genesis 1:18; Proverbs 16:32; Psalms 8:7.
Study Notes — Psalms 103:19
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 103:19 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 103:19
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 103:19
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 103:19
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 103:19
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 103:19
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 103:19
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 103:19
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 103:19
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 103:19
- Sermons on Psalms 103:19
Context — Bless the LORD, O My Soul
17But from everlasting to everlasting the loving devotion of the LORD extends to those who fear Him, and His righteousness to their children’s children—
18to those who keep His covenant and remember to obey His precepts.
19The LORD has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all.
20Bless the LORD, all His angels mighty in strength who carry out His word, who hearken to the voice of His command. 21Bless the LORD, all His hosts, you servants who do His will.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 47:2 | How awesome is the LORD Most High, the great King over all the earth! |
| 2 | Philippians 2:9–10 | Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, |
| 3 | Psalms 9:7 | But the LORD abides forever; He has established His throne for judgment. |
| 4 | 1 Peter 3:22 | who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers subject to Him. |
| 5 | Psalms 11:4 | The LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD is on His heavenly throne. His eyes are watching closely; they examine the sons of men. |
| 6 | Daniel 4:34–35 | But at the end of those days I, Nebuchadnezzar, looked up to heaven, and my sanity was restored to me. Then I praised the Most High, and I honored and glorified Him who lives forever: “For His dominion is an everlasting dominion, and His kingdom endures from generation to generation. All the peoples of the earth are counted as nothing, and He does as He pleases with the army of heaven and the peoples of the earth. There is no one who can restrain His hand or say to Him, ‘What have You done?’” |
| 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 | Psalms 115:3 | Our God is in heaven; He does as He pleases. |
| 9 | Hebrews 8:1 | The point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, |
| 10 | Daniel 4:25 | You will be driven away from mankind, and your dwelling will be with the beasts of the field. You will feed on grass like an ox and be drenched with the dew of heaven, and seven times shall pass you by, until you acknowledge that the Most High rules over the kingdom of mankind and gives it to whom He wishes. |
Psalms 103:19 Summary
The LORD has established His throne in heaven, which means He is the ruler of the universe and has power over all things. This truth helps us understand that God is in control, even when things seem chaotic or uncertain, as seen in Psalms 46:1-11. We can trust in His goodness and wisdom, knowing that His kingdom rules over all, and submit to His will, as stated in Romans 12:1-2. By acknowledging God's sovereignty, we can live with confidence and peace, knowing that He is working all things together for our good, as seen in Romans 8:28.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that the LORD has established His throne in heaven?
This means that God is the sovereign ruler of the universe, and His throne in heaven represents His power and authority over all things, as seen in Isaiah 66:1 and Psalms 11:4.
How does God's kingdom rule over all?
God's kingdom rules over all through His mighty power and wisdom, as stated in Psalms 103:19, and is also seen in His creation and providence, as described in Psalms 104:1-35 and Jeremiah 10:12-13.
What is the significance of God's throne being in heaven?
God's throne being in heaven signifies His transcendence and separation from humanity, yet also His intimate involvement in the affairs of humanity, as seen in Hebrews 4:16 and Psalms 115:3.
How can we apply the truth of God's kingdom ruling over all in our daily lives?
We can apply this truth by acknowledging God's sovereignty and submitting to His will, as stated in Romans 12:1-2 and Colossians 3:17, and trusting in His goodness and wisdom, as seen in Psalms 103:1-5 and Matthew 6:25-34.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can acknowledge God's sovereignty in my daily life, and how can I submit to His will?
- How does the truth of God's kingdom ruling over all impact my trust in Him during difficult times?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to surrender to God's rule and reign, and how can I do that?
- How can I practically live out the truth of Psalms 103:19 in my relationships and interactions with others?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 103:19
The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens,.... The heaven is his throne; here he sits enthroned in all the glory of his majesty, with all his attendants upon him, and courtiers about him.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 103:19
The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all. -Yahweh's kingdom ruleth over all, therefore let all praise Him, angels and men alike, especially the Psalmist's soul. Verse 19.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 103:19
Prepared; or rather, established. Having celebrated God’ s mercy to his people, he now praiseth him for his excellent majesty and universal dominion. His throne in the heavens which notes the eminency, glory, power, stability, and, in changeableness of God’ s kingdom. Over all; over all creatures both in heaven and in earth.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 103:19
Psalms 103:19 The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.Ver. 19. The Lord hath prepared] Or, fixed, founded, firmed, established. Here God is further praised for his most excellent Majesty, which appeareth, first, from the loftiness of his throne; secondly, from the largeness of his dominion.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 103:19
(19) Prepared.—Rather, established.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 103:19
Verse 19. The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens] There he is Sovereign, but his dominion extends equally over all the earth; for his kingdom - regal government, influence, and sway, ruleth over all.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 103:19
19–22. The thought of Jehovah’s supreme and universal sovereignty introduces a concluding call to the whole universe to unite in His praises.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 103:19
The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens - He has “fixed” his throne there.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 103:19
19. The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens—In contrast with “man,” who is “dust.” Psalms 103:14.
Sermons on Psalms 103:19
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Model for Praying - Part 3 by J. Glyn Owen | In this sermon, the speaker describes his experience of staying in an old Hindu temple and witnessing people worshiping idols. He expresses his horror at seeing people worshiping n |
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Pray for Kings - Part 3 by Chip Brogden | This sermon delves into the establishment of secular authority by God, emphasizing that the earth and its people belong to God, that God rules the heavens but allows humans to gove |
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Of the Providence of God by Thomas Boston | Thomas Boston preaches on the providence of God, emphasizing how God's care extends even to the smallest details of creation, such as sparrows. He explains that providence involves |
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The Sovereignty of God by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes the sovereignty of God as a powerful force that demands submission, either through His word or through His works, mercies, or judgments. He warns that fail |
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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 |
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The Key to the Wind by Charles E. Cowman | Charles E. Cowman, inspired by a parable, reflects on the sovereignty of God's kingdom over all aspects of life. The story illustrates a lesson on trusting God's wisdom and authori |
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Psalms 103 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the reasons for praising God as outlined in Psalms 103, focusing on personal and universal aspects of worship. He highlights God's forgiveness, healing, rede |