Psalms 72:11
Psalms 72:11 in Multiple Translations
May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him.
Yea, all kings shall fall down before him: all nations shall serve him.
Yea, all kings shall fall down before him; All nations shall serve him.
Yes, let all kings go down before him; let all nations be his servants.
Every king will bow down to him; every nation will serve him.
Yea, all Kings shall worship him: all nations shall serue him.
And all kings do bow themselves to him, All nations do serve him,
Yes, all kings shall fall down before him. All nations shall serve him.
Yes, all kings shall fall down before him: all nations shall serve him.
And they said: How doth God know? and is there knowledge in the most High?
I hope/desire that all the other kings in the world will bow before the kings of Israel, and that people of all nations will serve them.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 72:11
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Psalms 72:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/יִשְׁתַּחֲווּ
ל֥/וֹ
כָל
מְלָכִ֑ים
כָּל
גּוֹיִ֥ם
יַֽעַבְדֽוּ/הוּ
וְ/יִשְׁתַּחֲווּ
shâchâh
H7812
to bow
Conj | V-v-Imperf-3mp
ל֥/וֹ
Prep | Suff
כָל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
מְלָכִ֑ים
melek
H4428
King's
N-mp
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
גּוֹיִ֥ם
gôwy
H1471
Gentile
N-mp
יַֽעַבְדֽוּ/הוּ
ʻâbad
H5647
to serve
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 72:11
וְ/יִשְׁתַּחֲווּ
shâchâh
H7812
"to bow"
Conj | 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.
ל֥/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
כָל
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.
מְלָכִ֑ים
melek
H4428
"King's"
N-mp
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
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.
גּוֹיִ֥ם
gôwy
H1471
"Gentile"
N-mp
This word refers to a Gentile, someone who is not Hebrew or Israeli. It can also describe a large group of animals or a nation of people, emphasizing their unity and shared identity.
Definition: 1) nation, people 1a) nation, people 1a1) usually of non-Hebrew people 1a2) of descendants of Abraham 1a3) of Israel 1b) of swarm of locusts, other animals (fig.) 1c) Goyim? = "nations" Also named: ethnos (ἔθνος "Gentiles" G1484)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: Gentile, heathen, nation, people. See also: Genesis 10:5; Judges 4:16; Psalms 2:1.
יַֽעַבְדֽוּ/הוּ
ʻâbad
H5647
"to serve"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp | Suff
To serve or work is the meaning of this verb, which can also imply slavery or bondage, as seen in the story of the Israelites in Egypt. It is used to describe various types of work or service, including serving God or other people. The word has different forms and meanings in different contexts.
Definition: : serve[someone] 1) to work, serve 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to labour, work, do work 1a2) to work for another, serve another by labour 1a3) to serve as subjects 1a4) to serve (God) 1a5) to serve (with Levitical service) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be worked, be tilled (of land) 1b2) to make oneself a servant 1c) (Pual) to be worked 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to compel to labour or work, cause to labour, cause to serve 1d2) to cause to serve as subjects 1e) (Hophal) to be led or enticed to serve
Usage: Occurs in 262 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] be, keep in bondage, be bondmen, bond-service, compel, do, dress, ear, execute, [phrase] husbandman, keep, labour(-ing man, bring to pass, (cause to, make to) serve(-ing, self), (be, become) servant(-s), do (use) service, till(-er), transgress (from margin), (set a) work, be wrought, worshipper, See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 28:14; Psalms 2:11.
Study Notes — Psalms 72:11
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 72:11 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 72:11
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 72:11
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 72:11
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 72:11
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 72:11
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 72:11
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 72:11
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 72:11
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 72:11
- Sermons on Psalms 72:11
Context — Endow the King with Your Justice
9May the nomads bow before him, and his enemies lick the dust.
10May the kings of Tarshish and distant shores bring tribute; may the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts.
11May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him.
12For he will deliver the needy who cry out and the afflicted who have no helper. 13He will take pity on the poor and needy and save the lives of the oppressed.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 86:9 | All the nations You have made will come and bow before You, O Lord, and they will glorify Your name. |
| 2 | 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.” |
| 3 | Revelation 11:15 | Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.” |
| 4 | Revelation 21:26 | And into the city will be brought the glory and honor of the nations. |
| 5 | Revelation 17:14 | They will make war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will triumph over them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and He will be accompanied by His called and chosen and faithful ones.” |
| 6 | Revelation 21:24 | By its light the nations will walk, and into it the kings of the earth will bring their glory. |
| 7 | Isaiah 54:5 | For your husband is your Maker— the LORD of Hosts is His name— the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; He is called the God of all the earth. |
| 8 | Psalms 138:4–5 | All the kings of the earth will give You thanks, O LORD, when they hear the words of Your mouth. They will sing of the ways of the LORD, for the glory of the LORD is great. |
| 9 | 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. |
| 10 | Isaiah 49:7 | Thus says the LORD, the Redeemer and Holy One of Israel, to Him who was despised and abhorred by the nation, to the Servant of rulers: “Kings will see You and rise, and princes will bow down, because of the LORD, who is faithful, the Holy One of Israel, who has chosen You.” |
Psalms 72:11 Summary
[This verse, Psalms 72:11, is saying that one day, every leader and every country will recognize and obey God. It's a beautiful picture of a future where God is acknowledged as the ruler of all. This is similar to what we see in Philippians 2:10-11, where every knee will bow to Jesus. As we look forward to this day, we can start living now in a way that honors God and points others to Him, just as Jesus taught us to love and serve one another in Matthew 22:37-40.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for all kings to bow down to God?
This verse, Psalms 72:11, speaks of a future time when all earthly rulers will acknowledge and submit to the authority of the one true God, as also prophesied in Isaiah 45:23 and Romans 14:11.
How will all nations serve God?
Serving God involves obeying His commands and living according to His will, as taught in Micah 6:8 and Matthew 22:37-40, and this verse looks forward to a time when all nations will do so.
Is this verse talking about a specific historical event or a future hope?
This verse is part of a larger prayer in Psalms 72 that expresses a hope for the future reign of God, where all people and nations will acknowledge and serve Him, similar to the vision in Revelation 15:4.
What is the significance of kings and nations serving God?
The idea of kings and nations serving God underscores the universal scope of God's sovereignty and the ultimate fulfillment of His plan to redeem and restore all things, as seen in Colossians 1:20 and Psalms 86:9.
Reflection Questions
- What would it look like for the leaders of our world to truly bow down to God, and how might that impact our global community?
- In what ways can I, as an individual, serve God and reflect His character to those around me?
- How does the promise of all nations serving God encourage me in my faith, especially when faced with the challenges of living in a world that often does not acknowledge Him?
- What role can I play in helping to bring about a greater awareness and recognition of God's authority in my own sphere of influence?
- How does this verse shape my understanding of God's heart for all people and nations, and what implications does that have for how I pray and interact with those from different backgrounds?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 72:11
Yea, all kings shall fall down before him,.... Or worship him; not with a civil, but religious worship; for such worship is due to Christ, he being God equal with the Father, and so to be equally
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 72:11
Yea, all kings shall fall down before him: all nations shall serve him. -All kings shall serve, Him because He is the Saviour of the needy.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 72:11
Which cannot be said of Solomon with any truth or colour, but was unquestionably verified in Christ; of whom therefore this must be understood. For what is said , that Solomon reigned over all kingdoms, is there limited to them that reigned from the river unto Egypt; whereas the expressions here are unlimited and universal.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 72:11
Psalms 72:11 Yea, all kings shall fall down before him: all nations shall serve him.Ver. 11. Yea, all kings, &c.] Of Christ this is and shall be verified without a hyperbole. Constantine, Valentinian, and Theodosius, three emperors, called themselves Christ’ s vassals, as Socrates reporteth; Canutus set his crown upon the crucifix, &c.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 72:11
(11) Yea, all kings shall . . .—Better, as before, Let all kings.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 72:11
Verse 11. All kings shall fall down before] They shall reverence him on account of his great wisdom, riches, c. All nations shalt serve him.] All the surrounding nations. This and the preceding verses are fully explained by 1Kg 10:23-25: "King Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth for riches and for wisdom. And all the earth sought unto Solomon to hear his wisdom. And they brought every man his present, vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and garments and armour, and spices, horses and mules, a rate year by year." If we take these expressions to mean literally all the habitable globe, then they cannot be applied to Solomon but if we take them as they are most evidently used by the sacred writer, then they are literally true. When all the earth shall be brought to receive the Gospel of Christ, then they may be applied to him.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 72:11
11. Yea, let all kings fall down before him, Let all nations serve him. The allusions to Solomon’s empire in this and the preceding verse are obvious. “All kingdoms brought presents and served Solomon.” … “All the earth sought to Solomon, to hear his wisdom, … and they brought every man his present.” His alliance with Phoenicia brought him into connexion with the West; he had extensive commerce both by sea and land with the East and South; his fame brought the queen of Sheba to visit him in person. See 1 Kings 4:21; 1 Kings 4:34; 1 Kings 10:1 ff., 1 Kings 10:11; 1 Kings 10:15; 1 Kings 10:22; 1 Kings 10:25; 1 Kings 10:28-29.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 72:11
Yea, all kings shall fall down ... - That is, his reign will be universal. The kings and people mentioned in the previous verses are only specimens of what will occur.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 72:11
11. All kings… all nations—This is a summing up of all that has been said, and clearly fixes the world-dominion of the “king” here prophetically extolled.
Sermons on Psalms 72:11
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(Becoming a Prophetic Church) 5. Psalm 102 by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the unique recognition of God that Jews historically have not experienced in times of suffering. The speaker emphasizes the importance of unde |
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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 |
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The Kingdom Prophesied by Lewis Sperry Chafer | Lewis Sperry Chafer delves into the significance of the Old Testament prophets speaking during Israel's national dispersion, highlighting the contrast between the nation's dark hou |
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I. the Jewish Sign by Lewis Sperry Chafer | Lewis Sperry Chafer emphasizes the significance of Israel in God's plan for the earth, highlighting how all other nations are considered in relation to Israel in the Bible. He dist |
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The Papal and Hierarchial System - Part 3 by Joseph John Gurney | Joseph John Gurney preaches about the usurpation of temporal power by the professing Church of Christ, highlighting the historical evidence of the church's assumption of authority |
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Europe in Prophecy by Denis Lyle | Denis Lyle preaches on the prophecy in Daniel 2, highlighting the rise and fall of world empires as foretold by God. The vision of the image described in the dream to Nebuchadnezza |
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Sing Unto the Lord by Basilea Schlink | The video is a sermon on the topic of glorifying God and bringing honor to Him. The speaker emphasizes that God deserves our honor and praise because He is all-powerful, all-knowin |