Psalms 65:6
Psalms 65:6 in Multiple Translations
You formed the mountains by Your power, having girded Yourself with might.
Which by his strength setteth fast the mountains; being girded with power:
Who by his strength setteth fast the mountains, Being girded about with might;
The God by whose strength the mountains are fixed; who is robed with power:
You made the mountains by your power, for you have great strength.
He stablisheth the mountaines by his power: and is girded about with strength.
Establishing mountains by His power, He hath been girded with might,
By your power, you form the mountains, having armed yourself with strength.
Who by his strength setteth fast the mountains; being girded with power:
Who turneth the sea into dry land, in the river they shall pass on foot: there shall we rejoice in him.
By your strength you put the mountains in their places, showing that you are very powerful.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 65:6
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Psalms 65:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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נ֤וֹרָא֨וֹת
בְּ/צֶ֣דֶק
תַּ֭עֲנֵ/נוּ
אֱלֹהֵ֣י
יִשְׁעֵ֑/נוּ
מִבְטָ֥ח
כָּל
קַצְוֵי
אֶ֝֗רֶץ
וְ/יָ֣ם
רְחֹקִֽים
נ֤וֹרָא֨וֹת
yârêʼ
H3372
to fear
V-Niphal
בְּ/צֶ֣דֶק
tsedeq
H6664
Righteousness
Prep | N-ms
תַּ֭עֲנֵ/נוּ
ʻânâh
H6030
to dwell
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms | Suff
אֱלֹהֵ֣י
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp
יִשְׁעֵ֑/נוּ
yeshaʻ
H3468
salvation
N-ms | Suff
מִבְטָ֥ח
mibṭâch
H4009
confidence
N-ms
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
קַצְוֵי
qetsev
H7099
boundary
N-mp
אֶ֝֗רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
N-cs
וְ/יָ֣ם
yâm
H3220
West
Conj | N-ms
רְחֹקִֽים
râchôwq
H7350
distant
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 65:6
נ֤וֹרָא֨וֹת
yârêʼ
H3372
"to fear"
V-Niphal
This Hebrew word means to fear or revere, and is used to describe being afraid or standing in awe of something, like God's power. It appears in the Bible to convey a sense of respect or reverence. In the KJV, it's translated as 'affright' or 'reverence'.
Definition: : frightening(DANGER) 1) to fear, revere, be afraid 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to fear, be afraid 1a2) to stand in awe of, be awed 1a3) to fear, reverence, honour, respect 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be fearful, be dreadful, be feared 1b2) to cause astonishment and awe, be held in awe 1b3) to inspire reverence or godly fear or awe 1c) (Piel) to make afraid, terrify 2) (TWOT) to shoot, pour
Usage: Occurs in 318 OT verses. KJV: affright, be (make) afraid, dread(-ful), (put in) fear(-ful, -fully, -ing), (be had in) reverence(-end), [idiom] see, terrible (act, -ness, thing). See also: Genesis 3:10; 1 Samuel 12:18; Psalms 3:7.
בְּ/צֶ֣דֶק
tsedeq
H6664
"Righteousness"
Prep | N-ms
Represents the idea of righteousness or justice, often referring to God's character or the standard for human behavior. It is closely tied to the concept of morality and what is right. The word is used to describe the ideal for human conduct and society.
Definition: This name means justice, righteousness Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 112 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] even, ([idiom] that which is altogether) just(-ice), (un-)right(-eous) (cause, -ly, -ness). See also: Leviticus 19:15; Psalms 119:138; Psalms 4:2.
תַּ֭עֲנֵ/נוּ
ʻânâh
H6030
"to dwell"
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms | Suff
This verb means to sing or make music, but also to respond or give an answer. In the Bible, it is used to describe praising God in song or responding to a question. The KJV translates it as 'sing' or 'answer'.
Definition: (Qal) to dwell
Usage: Occurs in 316 OT verses. KJV: give account, afflict (by mistake for H6031 (עָנָה)), (cause to, give) answer, bring low (by mistake for H6031 (עָנָה)), cry, hear, Leannoth, lift up, say, [idiom] scholar, (give a) shout, sing (together by course), speak, testify, utter, (bear) witness. See also H1042 (בֵּית עֲנוֹת), H1043 (בֵּית עֲנָת). See also: Genesis 18:27; 2 Samuel 14:19; Job 40:2.
אֱלֹהֵ֣י
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
יִשְׁעֵ֑/נוּ
yeshaʻ
H3468
"salvation"
N-ms | Suff
Refers to salvation or deliverance, like in Psalm 119:123 where the writer asks for salvation from God, and can also mean prosperity or victory.
Definition: 1) deliverance, salvation, rescue, safety, welfare 1a) safety, welfare, prosperity 1b) salvation 1c) victory
Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: safety, salvation, saving. See also: 2 Samuel 22:3; Psalms 51:14; Psalms 12:6.
מִבְטָ֥ח
mibṭâch
H4009
"confidence"
N-ms
Mibtach means a place of trust or confidence, like a refuge where one can feel secure and assured.
Definition: 1) trust, confidence, refuge 1a) act of confiding 1b) object of confidence 1c) state of confidence, security
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: confidence, hope, sure, trust. See also: Job 8:14; Proverbs 21:22; Psalms 40:5.
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.
קַצְוֵי
qetsev
H7099
"boundary"
N-mp
This Hebrew word refers to a boundary or limit, such as the edge of a territory. It is used in the Bible to describe the outermost part of a region. In the KJV, it is translated as 'end' or 'edge'.
Definition: end, border, boundary
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: end, edge, uttermost participle See also: Psalms 48:11; Psalms 65:6; Isaiah 26:15.
אֶ֝֗רֶץ
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/יָ֣ם
yâm
H3220
"West"
Conj | N-ms
Refers to a large body of water like the Mediterranean Sea or a sea in general, sometimes specifically the west or seaward direction.
Definition: This name means sea, seaward, westward Another name of eph.ron (עֶפְרוֹן "(Mount )Ephron" H6085H)
Usage: Occurs in 339 OT verses. KJV: sea ([idiom] -faring man, (-shore)), south, west (-ern, side, -ward). See also: Genesis 1:10; Joshua 17:10; Psalms 8:9.
רְחֹקִֽים
râchôwq
H7350
"distant"
Adj
This Hebrew word means something or someone is far away, either physically or in time. It is often used to describe distant lands or events that happened long ago. In the Bible, it appears in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: adj 1) remote, far, distant, distant lands, distant ones 1a) of distance, time n m 2) distance 2a) from a distance (with prep) Aramaic equivalent: ra.chiq (רְחִיק "far" H7352)
Usage: Occurs in 85 OT verses. KJV: (a-) far (abroad, off), long ago, of old, space, great while to come. See also: Genesis 22:4; Psalms 65:6; Psalms 10:1.
Study Notes — Psalms 65:6
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 65:6 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 65:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 65:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 65:6
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 65:6
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 65:6
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 65:6
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 65:6
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 65:6
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 65:6
- Sermons on Psalms 65:6
Context — Praise Awaits God in Zion
4Blessed is the one You choose and bring near to dwell in Your courts! We are filled with the goodness of Your house, the holiness of Your temple.
5With awesome deeds of righteousness You answer us, O God of our salvation, the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas.
6You formed the mountains by Your power, having girded Yourself with might.
7You stilled the roaring of the seas, the pounding of their waves, and the tumult of the nations. 8Those who live far away fear Your wonders; You make the dawn and sunset shout for joy.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 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. |
| 2 | Micah 6:2 | Hear, O mountains, the LORD’s indictment, you enduring foundations of the earth. For the LORD has a case against His people, and He will argue it against Israel: |
| 3 | Habakkuk 3:6 | He stood and measured the earth; He looked and startled the nations; the ancient mountains crumbled; the perpetual hills collapsed. His ways are everlasting. |
| 4 | Psalms 24:2 | For He has founded it upon the seas and established it upon the waters. |
| 5 | 1 Samuel 2:4 | The bows of the mighty are broken, but the feeble are equipped with strength. |
| 6 | Psalms 119:90 | Your faithfulness continues through all generations; You established the earth, and it endures. |
| 7 | Isaiah 51:9 | Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the LORD. Wake up as in days past, as in generations of old. Was it not You who cut Rahab to pieces, who pierced through the dragon? |
Psalms 65:6 Summary
Psalms 65:6 tells us that God formed the mountains by His power, showing us His incredible strength and ability. This reminds us that God is sovereign and all-powerful, just like it says in Jeremiah 32:17, 'Ah, Lord GOD! You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too difficult for You.' We can trust God to shape our lives and move the 'mountains' that stand in our way, and we can pray to Him with confidence, knowing that He is our powerful and loving Father, as seen in Matthew 7:11.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to have 'girded Himself with might' in Psalms 65:6?
This phrase suggests that God has prepared Himself for action, much like a warrior would gird themselves for battle, as seen in Psalm 93:1 where it says 'The LORD reigns, He is clothed with majesty; the LORD has clothed and girded Himself with power'
How does the formation of mountains by God's power relate to our everyday lives?
The formation of mountains by God's power reminds us of His incredible strength and ability to shape our lives, as stated in Isaiah 64:8 which says 'But now, O LORD, You are our Father; we are the clay, and You are our potter; we are all the work of Your hand'
What can we learn from the fact that God formed the mountains by His power?
We can learn about God's sovereignty and creative power, which is also evident in Genesis 1:1 where it says 'In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth'
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Psalm?
This verse is part of a larger passage that describes God's power and majesty, as seen in Psalms 65:5 where it says 'With awesome deeds of righteousness You answer us, O God of our salvation, the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas'
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I have experienced God's power in my life, and how can I trust Him more fully?
- How does the thought of God's mighty power affect my daily worries and concerns?
- In what ways can I acknowledge and honor God's creative power in my life, as seen in Psalms 65:6?
- What are some 'mountains' in my life that I need to trust God to move or shape, and how can I pray about them?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 65:6
Which by his strength setteth fast the mountains,.... In the first creation and formation of them, when they were settled on their basis so firmly that they are rarely removed, and when they are it is something extraordinary.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 65:6
By terrible things in righteousness wilt thou answer us, O God of our salvation; who art the confidence of all the ends of the earth, and of them that are afar off upon the sea: -The manifestations
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 65:6
Settest fast the mountains; that they are not overthrown by floods, or winds, or earthquakes, or other natural or violent causes; which stability they have only from God’ s providence, which sustains all persons and all things. Being girded with power; this our God being able to do it, and that with one single word.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 65:6
Psalms 65:6 Which by his strength setteth fast the mountains; [being] girded with power:Ver. 6. Which by his strength setteth fast the mountains] Why, then, should it seem incredible that he will do all manner of good to his elect, for whose sake he made all at first, and still upholdeth all by the word of his power? so he doth also states and kingdoms (oft compared to mountains in Scripture; see Jeremiah 51:25 Isaiah 13:2 Zechariah 4:7), that the Lord God might dwell among men, viz. in his Church and chosen people. Being girded with power] With prevailing power, as the word signifieth.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 65:6
(6) Girded.—We see the Divine Architect of the world, girt for his labours in the Oriental fashion (see Note, Psalms 18:32), setting the mountains firm on their bases (comp. Psalms 75:3), the poet evidently thinking at the same time how empires, as well as mountains, owe their stability to God.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 65:6
Verse 6. Setteth fast the mountains] It is by thy strength they have been raised, and by thy power they are girded about or preserved. He represents the mountains as being formed and pitched into their proper places by the mighty hand of God; and shows that they are preserved from splitting, falling down, or mouldering away, as it were, by a girdle by which they are surrounded. The image is very fine. They were hooped about by the Divine power.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 65:6
6. setteth fast the mountains] The mountains poetically represent the strongest and most solid parts of the earth (Psalms 18:7; Psalms 46:2 f). These He has created and sustains. Comp. the appeals of Amos to the phenomena of nature as the evidence of God’s power, Amos 4:13; Amos 5:8; Amos 9:5-6. being girded with power] Girding himself with might. Cp. Psalms 93:1.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 65:6
Which by his strength setteth fast the mountains - Fixing them firm on their foundations.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 65:6
6, 7. Mountains… seas… people—In these verses we are taught that the same God who “setteth fast the mountains,” and “stilleth the… seas,” also hushes “the tumult” of nations. The God of nature is the God of history.
Sermons on Psalms 65:6
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(The Royal Psalms) Part 1 by Ed Miller | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of understanding the kingship of Christ as the foundation for our faith. He emphasizes that every person must begin with the ba |
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(The Royal Psalms) Part 2 by Ed Miller | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the love and care of God for His people. He encourages the listeners not to fear because the Lord is on their side and will protect them. Th |
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Christ as Our King by Roger Ellsworth | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of treating God's name with reverence and honoring the Sabbath as a holy day. He also highlights God's commandments against s |
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The Sovereignty of God #1 by Ernest C. Reisinger | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the symbolic meaning of floods, waters, and waves in relation to power. He emphasizes that these forces are opposite to the power of the Lord, |
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Bound to the Living Word by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the majesty and power of God as the ruler of all creation, whose laws govern the universe and the affairs of humanity. He highlights that God's testimoni |
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Psalm 93 by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches about the glorious reign of Christ, emphasizing His power, holiness, and eternal kingship. Jesus is proclaimed as the supreme King with all authority in heaven a |
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The Rainbow in the Clouds (31 Day Devotional) by John MacDuff | John MacDuff preaches about the unchanging and everlasting love of God, assuring believers that all trials and tribulations are part of God's eternal plan of love and redemption. H |