Psalms 66:4
Psalms 66:4 in Multiple Translations
All the earth bows down to You; they sing praise to You; they sing praise to Your name.” Selah
All the earth shall worship thee, and shall sing unto thee; they shall sing to thy name. Selah.
All the earth shall worship thee, And shall sing unto thee; They shall sing to thy name. [Selah
Let all the earth give you worship, and make songs to you; let them make songs to your name. (Selah.)
Everyone on earth worships you, singing your praises—singing praises because of who you are.” Selah.
All the worlde shall worship thee, and sing vnto thee, euen sing of thy Name. Selah.
All the earth do bow to Thee, They sing praise to Thee, they praise Thy name.' Selah.
All the earth will worship you, and will sing to you; they will sing to your name.” Selah.
All the earth shall worship thee, and shall sing to thee; they shall sing to thy name. Selah.
Let people confess to thee, O God: let all people give praise to thee.
Everyone on the earth should worship God and sing to praise him and honor him [MTY]. (Think about that!)
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 66:4
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Psalms 66:4 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כָּל
הָ/אָ֤רֶץ
יִשְׁתַּחֲו֣וּ
לְ֭/ךָ
וִֽ/יזַמְּרוּ
לָ֑/ךְ
יְזַמְּר֖וּ
שִׁמְ/ךָ֣
סֶֽלָה
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
הָ/אָ֤רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Art | N-cs
יִשְׁתַּחֲו֣וּ
shâchâh
H7812
to bow
V-v-Imperf-3mp
לְ֭/ךָ
Prep | Suff
וִֽ/יזַמְּרוּ
zâmar
H2167
to sing
Conj | V-Piel-Imperf-3mp
לָ֑/ךְ
Prep | Suff
יְזַמְּר֖וּ
zâmar
H2167
to sing
V-Piel-Imperf-3mp
שִׁמְ/ךָ֣
shêm
H8034
name
N-ms | Suff
סֶֽלָה
çelâh
H5542
Selah
Part
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 66:4
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.
הָ/אָ֤רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Art | 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.
יִשְׁתַּחֲו֣וּ
shâchâh
H7812
"to bow"
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.
לְ֭/ךָ
""
Prep | Suff
וִֽ/יזַמְּרוּ
zâmar
H2167
"to sing"
Conj | V-Piel-Imperf-3mp
This word means to sing or make music, often with praise and celebration. In the Psalms, it describes singing with instruments and voice, giving thanks to God. It's about joyful noise and worship.
Definition: 1) to sing, sing praise, make music 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to make music, sing 1a2) to play a musical instrument Aramaic equivalent: ze.mar (זְמָר "music" H2170)
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: give praise, sing forth praises, psalms. See also: Judges 5:3; Psalms 68:5; Psalms 7:18.
לָ֑/ךְ
""
Prep | Suff
יְזַמְּר֖וּ
zâmar
H2167
"to sing"
V-Piel-Imperf-3mp
This word means to sing or make music, often with praise and celebration. In the Psalms, it describes singing with instruments and voice, giving thanks to God. It's about joyful noise and worship.
Definition: 1) to sing, sing praise, make music 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to make music, sing 1a2) to play a musical instrument Aramaic equivalent: ze.mar (זְמָר "music" H2170)
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: give praise, sing forth praises, psalms. See also: Judges 5:3; Psalms 68:5; Psalms 7:18.
שִׁמְ/ךָ֣
shêm
H8034
"name"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
סֶֽלָה
çelâh
H5542
"Selah"
Part
Selah is a musical term in the Bible that signals a pause or interruption in the music, like a rest in a song, often used in Psalms. It is a technical term that sets a moment for reflection and contemplation, as seen in Psalm 3:2.
Definition: § 1) to lift up, exalt 1a) Selah 1a1) a technical musical term probably showing accentuation, pause, interruption
Usage: Occurs in 74 OT verses. KJV: Selah. See also: Psalms 3:3; Psalms 62:5; Psalms 3:5.
Study Notes — Psalms 66:4
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 66:4 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 66:4
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 66:4
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 66:4
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 66:4
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 66:4
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 66:4
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 66:4
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 66:4
- Sermons on Psalms 66:4
Context — Make a Joyful Noise
2Sing the glory of His name; make His praise glorious.
3Say to God, “How awesome are Your deeds! So great is Your power that Your enemies cower before You.
4All the earth bows down to You; they sing praise to You; they sing praise to Your name.” Selah
5Come and see the works of God; how awesome are His deeds toward mankind. 6He turned the sea into dry land; they passed through the waters on foot; there we rejoiced in Him.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 22:27 | All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the LORD. All the families of the nations will bow down before Him. |
| 2 | Psalms 117:1 | Praise the LORD, all you nations! Extol Him, all you peoples! |
| 3 | Psalms 96:1–2 | Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth. Sing to the LORD, bless His name; proclaim His salvation day after day. |
| 4 | Revelation 15:4 | Who will not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before You, for Your righteous acts have been revealed.” |
| 5 | Malachi 1:11 | For My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place, incense and pure offerings will be presented in My name, because My name will be great among the nations,” says the LORD of Hosts. |
| 6 | 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. |
| 7 | Isaiah 42:10–12 | Sing to the LORD a new song— His praise from the ends of the earth— you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it, you islands, and all who dwell in them. 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. Let them give glory to the LORD and declare His praise in the islands. |
| 8 | Isaiah 49:22–23 | This is what the Lord GOD says: “Behold, I will lift up My hand to the nations, and raise My banner to the peoples. They will bring your sons in their arms and carry your daughters on their shoulders. Kings will be your foster fathers, and their queens your nursing mothers. They will bow to you facedown and lick the dust at your feet. Then you will know that I am the LORD; those who hope in Me will never be put to shame.” |
| 9 | Psalms 65:5 | 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. |
| 10 | Isaiah 11:9 | They will neither harm nor destroy on all My holy mountain, for the earth will be full of the knowledge of the LORD as the sea is full of water. |
Psalms 66:4 Summary
[This verse is saying that everyone and everything in the world will eventually acknowledge and worship God, because of who He is and what He has done. As it says in Psalms 100:1, 'Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth', we can join in this worship, recognizing God's greatness and singing praise to His name. By doing so, we can experience the joy and wonder of being in a relationship with our Creator, as described in Psalms 16:11.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for 'all the earth' to bow down to God?
This phrase indicates that every person and nation will eventually acknowledge God's sovereignty, as prophesied in Isaiah 45:23 and Romans 14:11, where it says that 'every knee will bow' to Him.
Why do the people sing praise to God's name?
They sing praise because of who God is and what He has done, as seen in Psalms 66:3, which says 'How awesome are Your deeds!' and in Psalms 113:3, which tells us to 'praise the name of the Lord'.
What is the significance of the word 'Selah' at the end of this verse?
The word 'Selah' is a musical term that signals a pause or a moment of reflection, similar to what we see in Psalms 3:2 and Habakkuk 3:3, where it invites the reader to stop and ponder the wonder of God's majesty.
How can we apply this verse to our daily lives?
By recognizing God's sovereignty and majesty, as described in Job 37:14 and Psalms 8:1, we can cultivate a heart of worship and praise, acknowledging His greatness in all aspects of our lives.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can personally bow down to God in my daily life, recognizing His sovereignty?
- How can I cultivate a heart of praise, like the people in this verse, and what are some things I can praise God for?
- In what ways have I seen God's power and majesty in my life or in the world around me, and how can I share those experiences with others?
- What does it mean for me to 'sing praise to God's name', and how can I make that a part of my daily worship?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 66:4
All the earth shall worship thee,.... The Messiah, who is equal with God; the Creator of men; the Redeemer of his people; the Head of the church, and King of saints; their Lord, and therefore to be
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 66:4
All the earth shall worship thee, and shall sing unto thee; they shall sing to thy name. Selah. All the earth shall worship thee - (Psalms 22:27.)
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 66:4
Many people of divers nations shall be so affected with thy stupendous works, that they shall worship and praise thee for them, and all people shall do so, and shall have just cause to do so; and the time will come when all nations will actually do so, to wit, in the days of the Messias.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 66:4
Psalms 66:4 All the earth shall worship thee, and shall sing unto thee; they shall sing [to] thy name. Selah.Ver. 4. All the earth shall worship thee] Heb. they shall bow down to thee, stoop to thy government, submit to the sceptre of thy kingdom; they shall become the kingdoms of our Lord Jesus Christ. O dieculam illam! O mora! Christe veni. Selah] Let that thy kingdom come; come speedily, come in our days, as the modern Jews pray daily (Bimherah, Beiamenu).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 66:4
Verse 4. All the earth] The whole land shall worship thee. There shall no more an idol be found among the tribes of Israel. This was literally true. After the Babylonish captivity the Israelites never relapsed into idolatry. Selah.] Remark it: this is a well attested truth.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 66:4
4. All the earth shall worship thee and hymn thee, Yea, hymn thy name. This verse is part of the address to God put into the mouth of the nations.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 66:4
All the earth shall worship thee - That is, all the inhabitants of the world will bow down before thee, or render thee homage.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 66:4
4. Shall worship thee—Shall prostrate themselves, as in Psalms 72:11, whether in forced submission from the overawing prevalence of divine truth or from loving obedience is not stated.
Sermons on Psalms 66:4
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(1 Peter - Part 16): christ...foreordained, Manifest by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the speaker expresses a deep sense of urgency and awareness of the approaching judgment of God. He emphasizes that the earth is growing old and that a mere blink of |
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(Biographies) Adoniram Judson by John Piper | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of guarding the deposit of the gospel with fences. He warns against the consequences of not protecting the truth of the gospel |
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God's Neibourhood by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of setting our minds, hearts, and affections on eternal things where God dwells. They highlight the contrast between the value |
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Jesus Our Sovereign Savior by Steven J. Lawson | This sermon delves into Revelation chapter 5, focusing on the unveiling of Christ as the sovereign Savior. It emphasizes the unique authority and power of the Lord Jesus Christ to |
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The Great Spreading of the Gospel Across the World by Brother Yun by Brother Yun | This sermon emphasizes the power and glory of God, calling believers to surrender their lives to serve Jesus and spread His message to all nations, especially focusing on China, Ce |
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Revival Conference 2007 - Part 8 by Denny Kenaston | This sermon emphasizes the revival of family worship, drawing inspiration from the powerful transformation witnessed among the Zulus in Africa in 1973. It highlights the impact of |
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Seeking and Saving the Lost by Part 2 by Chip Brogden | This sermon emphasizes the all-encompassing nature of God's will, highlighting the desire for all to come to repentance and be presented perfect in Christ. It challenges the notion |