Psalms 148:9
Psalms 148:9 in Multiple Translations
mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars,
Mountains, and all hills; fruitful trees, and all cedars:
Mountains and all hills; Fruitful trees and all cedars;
Mountains and all hills; fruit-trees and all trees of the mountains:
Mountains and all the hills, fruit trees and all the trees of the forest,
Mountaines and all hils, fruitfull trees and all ceders:
The mountains and all heights, Fruit tree, and all cedars,
mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars,
Mountains, and all hills; fruitful trees, and all cedars:
Mountains and all hills, fruitful trees and all cedars:
Hills and mountains, fruit trees and cedar trees,
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Psalms 148:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הֶ/הָרִ֥ים
וְ/כָל
גְּבָע֑וֹת
עֵ֥ץ
פְּ֝רִ֗י
וְ/כָל
אֲרָזִֽים
הֶ/הָרִ֥ים
har
H2022
mountain
Art | N-mp
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Conj | N-ms
גְּבָע֑וֹת
gibʻâh
H1389
Gibeat
N-fp
עֵ֥ץ
ʻêts
H6086
tree
N-ms
פְּ֝רִ֗י
pᵉrîy
H6529
fruit
N-ms
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Conj | N-ms
אֲרָזִֽים
ʼerez
H730
cedar
N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 148:9
הֶ/הָרִ֥ים
har
H2022
"mountain"
Art | N-mp
A mountain or hill, sometimes used to describe a spiritual high point. In the Bible, it can refer to a real mountain or a figurative one. The word is often translated as hill or mount.
Definition: : mount/hill hill, mountain, hill country, mount
Usage: Occurs in 486 OT verses. KJV: hill (country), mount(-ain), [idiom] promotion. See also: Genesis 7:19; Deuteronomy 3:12; Judges 18:13.
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Conj | 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.
גְּבָע֑וֹת
gibʻâh
H1389
"Gibeat"
N-fp
Gibeat refers to a small hill, with the name meaning hill, and is another spelling of Gibeah. It appears in various KJV translations as hill or little hill.
Definition: This name means hill Another spelling of giv.ah (גִּבְעָה "Gibeah" H1390H)
Usage: Occurs in 71 OT verses. KJV: hill, little hill. See also: Genesis 49:26; Isaiah 30:17; Psalms 65:13.
עֵ֥ץ
ʻêts
H6086
"tree"
N-ms
This Hebrew word for tree or wood refers to a strong and firm object, like a tree or a wooden plank, as seen in the carpentry work of Jesus' earthly father Joseph in Matthew 13:55.
Definition: : wood 1) tree, wood, timber, stock, plank, stalk, stick, gallows 1a) tree, trees 1b) wood, pieces of wood, gallows, firewood, cedar-wood, woody flax
Usage: Occurs in 289 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] carpenter, gallows, helve, [phrase] pine, plank, staff, stalk, stick, stock, timber, tree, wood. See also: Genesis 1:11; Joshua 9:23; Psalms 1:3.
פְּ֝רִ֗י
pᵉrîy
H6529
"fruit"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means the fruit that comes from the ground or from our actions. It is used in many books, including Genesis and Isaiah, to describe the results of our labor or the consequences of our choices.
Definition: 1) fruit 1a) fruit, produce (of the ground) 1b) fruit, offspring, children, progeny (of the womb) 1c) fruit (of actions) (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 107 OT verses. KJV: bough, (first-)fruit(-ful), reward. See also: Genesis 1:11; Proverbs 18:20; Psalms 1:3.
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Conj | 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.
אֲרָזִֽים
ʼerez
H730
"cedar"
N-mp
A cedar tree, known for its strength and durability, like the cedar wood used to build Solomon's temple in 1 Kings 5-6. The cedar tree was highly valued in ancient times for its timber and wood.
Definition: 1) cedar 1a) cedar tree 1b) cedar timber, cedar wood (in building) 1c) cedar wood (in purifications)
Usage: Occurs in 69 OT verses. KJV: cedar (tree). See also: Leviticus 14:4; 1 Chronicles 22:4; Psalms 29:5.
Study Notes — Psalms 148:9
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- Psalms 148:9 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 148:9
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 148:9
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 148:9
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 148:9
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 148:9
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 148:9
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 148:9
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 148:9
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 148:9
- Sermons on Psalms 148:9
Context — Praise the LORD from the Heavens
7Praise the LORD from the earth, all great sea creatures and ocean depths,
8lightning and hail, snow and clouds, powerful wind fulfilling His word,
9mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars,
10wild animals and all cattle, crawling creatures and flying birds, 11kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all rulers of the earth,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 44:23 | Sing for joy, O heavens, for the LORD has done this; shout aloud, O depths of the earth. Break forth in song, O mountains, you forests and all your trees. For the LORD has redeemed Jacob, and revealed His glory in Israel. |
| 2 | Isaiah 49:13 | Shout for joy, O heavens; rejoice, O earth; break forth in song, O mountains! For the LORD has comforted His people, and He will have compassion on His afflicted ones. |
| 3 | Isaiah 55:12–13 | You will indeed go out with joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands. Instead of the thornbush, a cypress will grow, and instead of the brier, a myrtle will spring up; they will make a name for the LORD, an everlasting sign, never to be destroyed.” |
| 4 | Psalms 97:4–5 | His lightning illuminates the world; the earth sees and trembles. The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth. |
| 5 | Psalms 98:7–9 | Let the sea resound, and all that fills it, the world, and all who dwell in it. Let the rivers clap their hands, let the mountains sing together for joy before the LORD, for He comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness and the peoples with equity. |
| 6 | Isaiah 64:1 | If only You would rend the heavens and come down, so that mountains would quake at Your presence, |
| 7 | Psalms 114:3–7 | The sea observed and fled; the Jordan turned back; the mountains skipped like rams, the hills like lambs. Why was it, O sea, that you fled, O Jordan, that you turned back, O mountains, that you skipped like rams, O hills, like lambs? Tremble, O earth, at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God of Jacob, |
| 8 | Psalms 65:12–13 | The pastures of the wilderness overflow; the hills are robed with joy. The pastures are clothed with flocks, and the valleys are decked with grain. They shout in triumph; indeed, they sing. |
| 9 | Isaiah 42:11 | Let the desert and its cities raise their voices; let the villages of Kedar cry aloud. Let the people of Sela sing for joy; let them cry out from the mountaintops. |
| 10 | Psalms 96:11–13 | Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice; let the sea resound, and all that fills it. Let the fields exult, and all that is in them. Then all the trees of the forest will sing for joy before the LORD, for He is coming— He is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples in His faithfulness. |
Psalms 148:9 Summary
[Psalms 148:9 is a call to worship God through the beauty and majesty of creation, including the mountains, hills, fruit trees, and cedars. Just as these natural wonders declare God's glory, we can also bring praise and glory to Him through our lives (Psalms 19:1-6, Romans 1:20). By considering the unique characteristics of these elements of creation, we can gain a deeper appreciation for God's wisdom and care. As we reflect on this verse, we can ask ourselves how we can, like the natural world, bring joy and glory to our Creator.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of mentioning mountains and hills in Psalms 148:9?
The inclusion of mountains and hills in Psalms 148:9 highlights God's creative power and majesty, as seen in His ability to form and shape the earth, as described in Psalms 104:6-9 and Isaiah 40:12.
Why are fruit trees and cedars specifically mentioned in this verse?
The mention of fruit trees and cedars may be due to their unique characteristics, such as their beauty, fragrance, and usefulness, which reflect God's wisdom and care in creation, as seen in Genesis 1:11-12 and 1 Kings 4:33.
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of creation in the Bible?
Psalms 148:9 is part of a larger biblical narrative that emphasizes God's role as Creator and Sustainer of the universe, as seen in Genesis 1:1, Psalms 19:1-6, and Romans 1:20.
What is the connection between the natural world and worship in this verse?
The mention of mountains, hills, fruit trees, and cedars in Psalms 148:9 suggests that the natural world has a role in worshiping God, as seen in Psalms 96:11-13 and Isaiah 55:12, where creation is called to praise and glorify God.
Reflection Questions
- As I consider the mountains and hills, fruit trees and cedars, how can I cultivate a sense of awe and wonder at God's creative power in my own life?
- In what ways can I, like the natural world, bring praise and glory to God through my daily actions and decisions?
- How can I apply the principle of stewardship, as seen in God's care for the natural world, to my own relationships and responsibilities?
- What are some ways that the beauty and majesty of creation, as described in Psalms 148:9, can inspire and deepen my worship of God?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 148:9
Mountains, and all hills,.... Which are originally formed by the Lord, and set fast by his power and strength; these are the highest parts of the earth, and are very ornamental and useful; they
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 148:9
Mountains, and all hills; fruitful trees, and all cedars: Mountains, and all hills; fruitful trees, and all cedars. Objects are selected eminent in their kind.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 148:9
Admirable for your height, and strength, and use, though not for your fruit.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 148:9
Psalms 148:9 Mountains, and all hills; fruitful trees, and all cedars:Ver. 9. Mountains, and all hills] These praise God by their form, hugeness, fruits, prospects, &c. Fruitful trees] These, by the variety of their natures and fruits, do notably set forth the wisdom, power, and goodness of the Almighty; while they spend themselves and the principal part of their sap and moisture in bringing forth some pleasant berry, or the like, for the use of man, who is thereby engaged to bless God.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 148:9
(9) Mountains, and all hills.—The invocation now alights on the crests of the highest mountains, and passes downward to the lower hills where vegetable life begins. Fruitful trees.—Rather, fruit trees; the fruit-bearing tree being representative of one division of the vegetable world, planted and reared by man, the cedars of the other, which are (Psalms 104:16) of God’s own plantation.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 148:9
Verse 9. Mountains, and all hills] Whether primitive, secondary, or alluvial; of ancient or recent formation, with all their contents, quarries, mines, and minerals. But what a profusion of wisdom and skill is lavished on these! To instance only in the different metals, earths, and minerals; especially the precious stones. Fruitful trees] עץ פרי ets peri, fruit trees of all kinds. And all cedars] Every kind of forest tree. The formation of the fruits, their infinitely varied hues and savours, proclaim the unsearchable wisdom and goodness of God: not less so, the growth, structure, and various qualities and uses of the forest trees.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 148:9
9. Cp. Psalms 104:16.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 148:9
Mountains, and all hills - As being among the loftiest objects of earth, raising their heads highest toward the heavens.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 148:9
9, 10. If the classifications in these verses are not scientific, modernly considered, they are comprehensive, and not without reason. Mountains—As awakening thoughts of God through the emotions of sublimity, grandeur, and awe.
Sermons on Psalms 148:9
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(1 Peter - Part 8): Whom Having Not Seen, Ye Love by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the revelation of God's glory through the creation of all things. He refers to the vision described in the book of Ezekiel, where the prophet |
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Isaiah 49 by Robert F. Adcock | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the comforting and reassuring nature of God's love and care for his people. He highlights the fact that God is in control of everything and |
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Comfort Ye by Thomas Bradbury | Thomas Bradbury preaches on God's message of comfort to His people through the prophet Isaiah, emphasizing the rich covenant consolation available to believers amidst trials and tr |
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Accusing God of Child Neglect! by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson addresses the misconception of accusing God of child neglect, emphasizing that God communicates with His children through probing questions that reveal our innermos |
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As-Sabur - the Patient by Paul Bramsen | Paul Bramsen preaches on the attribute of patience in both Islamic and Christian beliefs, emphasizing God's patience in waiting for humanity to repent and His compassion that preve |
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Comforted of God by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the importance of showing mercy and kindness to others as a form of comfort, sharing a personal story of a church member who felt supported during a diff |
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(Blood Covenant) 4 - the War Against the Covenant by Milton Green | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of focusing on the inner man's spirit rather than the physical body. He encourages listeners to question old traditions and t |