Psalms 76:8
Psalms 76:8 in Multiple Translations
From heaven You pronounced judgment, and the earth feared and was still
Thou didst cause judgment to be heard from heaven; the earth feared, and was still,
Thou didst cause sentence to be heard from heaven; The earth feared, and was still,
From heaven you gave your decision; the earth, in its fear, gave no sound,
From heaven you announced judgment. Everyone on earth was afraid and stood still,
Thou didest cause thy iudgement to bee heard from heauen: therefore the earth feared and was still,
From heaven Thou hast sounded judgment, Earth hath feared, and hath been still,
You pronounced judgment from heaven. The earth feared, and was silent,
Thou didst cause judgment to be heard from heaven; the earth feared, and was still,
Will God then cast off for ever? or will he never be more favourable again?
From heaven you proclaimed that you would judge people, and then everyone on the earth was afraid and did not say anything more,
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 76:8
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Psalms 76:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אַתָּ֤ה
נ֥וֹרָא
אַ֗תָּה
וּ/מִֽי
יַעֲמֹ֥ד
לְ/פָנֶ֗י/ךָ
מֵ/אָ֥ז
אַפֶּֽ/ךָ
אַתָּ֤ה
ʼattâh
H859
you(m.s.)
Pron
נ֥וֹרָא
yârêʼ
H3372
to fear
V-Niphal
אַ֗תָּה
ʼattâh
H859
you(m.s.)
Pron
וּ/מִֽי
mîy
H4310
who?
Conj | Part
יַעֲמֹ֥ד
ʻâmad
H5975
to stand
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
לְ/פָנֶ֗י/ךָ
pânîym
H6440
face
Prep | N-cp | Suff
מֵ/אָ֥ז
ʼâz
H227
then
Prep | Adv
אַפֶּֽ/ךָ
ʼaph
H639
face
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 76:8
אַתָּ֤ה
ʼattâh
H859
"you(m.s.)"
Pron
You is the translation of a Hebrew word used to address someone directly, like when God says you to someone in the Bible. It can be singular or plural, and is often translated as thee, thou, or ye.
Definition: you (second pers. sing. masc.)
Usage: Occurs in 997 OT verses. KJV: thee, thou, ye, you. See also: Genesis 3:11; Exodus 23:9; Deuteronomy 14:1.
נ֥וֹרָא
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.
אַ֗תָּה
ʼattâh
H859
"you(m.s.)"
Pron
You is the translation of a Hebrew word used to address someone directly, like when God says you to someone in the Bible. It can be singular or plural, and is often translated as thee, thou, or ye.
Definition: you (second pers. sing. masc.)
Usage: Occurs in 997 OT verses. KJV: thee, thou, ye, you. See also: Genesis 3:11; Exodus 23:9; Deuteronomy 14:1.
וּ/מִֽי
mîy
H4310
"who?"
Conj | Part
This word is used to ask questions like who, whose, or whom. It can also be used to express a wish, like would that or whoever. It appears in many forms throughout the Bible, often in phrases like O that or what.
Definition: who?, whose?, whom?, would that, whoever, whosoever
Usage: Occurs in 342 OT verses. KJV: any (man), [idiom] he, [idiom] him, [phrase] O that! what, which, who(-m, -se, -soever), [phrase] would to God. See also: Genesis 3:11; 2 Samuel 15:4; Psalms 4:7.
יַעֲמֹ֥ד
ʻâmad
H5975
"to stand"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
Means 'to stand' in a strong sense, like in Exodus 17:12 where Moses stood with his arms up to help Israel win a battle.
Definition: : stand/stop/establish 1) to stand, remain, endure, take one's stand 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to stand, take one's stand, be in a standing attitude, stand forth, take a stand, present oneself, attend upon, be or become servant of 1a2) to stand still, stop (moving or doing), cease 1a3) to tarry, delay, remain, continue, abide, endure, persist, be steadfast 1a4) to make a stand, hold one's ground 1a5) to stand upright, remain standing, stand up, rise, be erect, be upright 1a6) to arise, appear, come on the scene, stand forth, appear, rise up or against 1a7) to stand with, take one's stand, be appointed, grow flat, grow insipid 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to station, set 1b2) to cause to stand firm, maintain 1b3) to cause to stand up, cause to set up, erect 1b4) to present (one) before (king) 1b5) to appoint, ordain, establish 1c) (Hophal) to be presented, be caused to stand, be stood before
Usage: Occurs in 497 OT verses. KJV: abide (behind), appoint, arise, cease, confirm, continue, dwell, be employed, endure, establish, leave, make, ordain, be (over), place, (be) present (self), raise up, remain, repair, [phrase] serve, set (forth, over, -tle, up), (make to, make to be at a, with-) stand (by, fast, firm, still, up), (be at a) stay (up), tarry. See also: Genesis 18:8; Joshua 21:44; 1 Chronicles 6:17.
לְ/פָנֶ֗י/ךָ
pânîym
H6440
"face"
Prep | N-cp | Suff
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
מֵ/אָ֥ז
ʼâz
H227
"then"
Prep | Adv
This Hebrew word refers to a past time or place, often used to describe something that happened earlier. It can also be used as a conjunction to show a cause-and-effect relationship. In the Bible, it appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) then, at that time 1a) temporal expressions 1a1) then (past) 1a2) then, if...then (future) 1a3) earlier 1b) logical expressions 1b1) in that case 1b2) that (being so)
Usage: Occurs in 133 OT verses. KJV: beginning, for, from, hitherto, now, of old, once, since, then, at which time, yet. See also: Genesis 4:26; 1 Chronicles 22:13; Psalms 2:5.
אַפֶּֽ/ךָ
ʼaph
H639
"face"
N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word can mean face, but also anger or nose. It is used to describe someone's countenance or emotions, like anger or patience. In the Bible, it appears in various contexts, including descriptions of God's emotions.
Definition: : face 1) nostril, nose, face 2) anger
Usage: Occurs in 269 OT verses. KJV: anger(-gry), [phrase] before, countenance, face, [phrase] forebearing, forehead, [phrase] (long-) suffering, nose, nostril, snout, [idiom] worthy, wrath. See also: Genesis 2:7; Nehemiah 8:6; Psalms 2:5.
Study Notes — Psalms 76:8
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- Context
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- Psalms 76:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 76:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 76:8
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 76:8
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 76:8
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 76:8
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 76:8
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 76:8
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 76:8
- Sermons on Psalms 76:8
Context — God’s Name Is Great in Israel
6At Your rebuke, O God of Jacob, both horse and rider lie stunned.
7You alone are to be feared. When You are angry, who can stand before You?
8From heaven You pronounced judgment, and the earth feared and was still
9when God rose up to judge, to save all the lowly of the earth. Selah 10Even the wrath of man shall praise You; with the survivors of wrath You will clothe Yourself.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Chronicles 20:29–30 | And the fear of God came upon all the kingdoms of the lands when they heard that the LORD had fought against the enemies of Israel. Then Jehoshaphat’s kingdom was at peace, for his God had given him rest on every side. |
| 2 | Habakkuk 2:20 | But the LORD is in His holy temple; let all the earth be silent before Him. |
| 3 | Judges 5:20 | From the heavens the stars fought; from their courses they fought against Sisera. |
| 4 | Exodus 19:10 | Then the LORD said to Moses, “Go to the people and consecrate them today and tomorrow. They must wash their clothes |
| 5 | Ezekiel 38:20–23 | The fish of the sea, the birds of the air, the beasts of the field, every creature that crawls upon the ground, and all mankind on the face of the earth will tremble at My presence. The mountains will be thrown down, the cliffs will collapse, and every wall will fall to the ground. And I will summon a sword against Gog on all My mountains, declares the Lord GOD, and every man’s sword will be against his brother. I will execute judgment upon him with plague and bloodshed. I will pour out torrents of rain, hailstones, fire, and sulfur on him and on his troops and on the many nations with him. I will magnify and sanctify Myself, and will reveal Myself in the sight of many nations. Then they will know that I am the LORD. |
| 6 | Zechariah 2:13 | Be silent before the LORD, all people, for He has roused Himself from His holy dwelling.” |
| 7 | 1 Chronicles 16:30 | tremble before Him, all the earth. The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved. |
| 8 | Psalms 46:10 | “Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted over the earth.” |
| 9 | 2 Chronicles 32:20–22 | In response, King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz cried out to heaven in prayer, and the LORD sent an angel who annihilated every mighty man of valor and every leader and commander in the camp of the king of Assyria. So he withdrew to his own land in disgrace. And when he entered the temple of his god, some of his own sons struck him down with the sword. So the LORD saved Hezekiah and the people of Jerusalem from the hands of King Sennacherib of Assyria and all the others, and He gave them rest on every side. |
Psalms 76:8 Summary
[Psalms 76:8 tells us that God pronounced judgment from heaven, and the earth feared and was still. This means that God's power and authority are so great that even the earth itself is in awe of Him, as seen in Psalm 29:7. When we remember that God is the all-powerful Creator of the universe, it can help us to have a healthier respect and fear of Him, as encouraged in Proverbs 1:7. By trusting in God's goodness and love, as expressed in Psalm 100:5, we can learn to reverence and obey Him, even when we don't understand what's happening in our lives.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God 'pronounced judgment from heaven' in Psalms 76:8?
This phrase refers to God's declaration of His righteous judgment over the earth, which inspires fear and stillness, as seen in Psalms 76:8, and is reminiscent of His mighty voice in Psalm 29:7, which can shake the earth.
How does the earth 'fear and was still' in response to God's judgment?
The earth's fear and stillness are a response to God's awe-inspiring power and authority, as described in Psalms 76:8, similar to the fear that falls on humanity when they witness God's mighty works, as seen in Exodus 14:31.
Is God's judgment always a negative thing?
While God's judgment can be a negative experience for those who rebel against Him, it is also a demonstration of His righteousness and justice, as seen in Psalms 76:8, and can ultimately lead to salvation and redemption for those who humble themselves, as promised in 1 Peter 5:6.
How can we apply the concept of God's judgment from heaven in our daily lives?
Recognizing God's authority and power, as declared in Psalms 76:8, should inspire us to live in reverence and obedience to Him, as encouraged in Hebrews 12:28-29, and to trust in His goodness and love, as expressed in Psalm 100:5.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can cultivate a deeper sense of reverence and fear of God in my life, as described in Psalms 76:8?
- How do I respond to God's judgment and discipline in my life, and what can I learn from His correction, as seen in Hebrews 12:5-11?
- In what ways can I trust in God's goodness and love, even when faced with challenging circumstances or difficult decisions, as encouraged in Romans 8:28?
- What are some practical ways that I can 'be still' and wait on God, as the earth did in response to His judgment, and how can I apply this principle in my daily life, as seen in Psalm 46:10?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 76:8
Thou didst cause judgment to be heard from heaven,.... When an angel was sent down from heaven, and destroyed the Assyrian army, a judgment of God upon them; at which time some think there was a
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 76:8
Thou art more glorious and excellent than the mountains of prey.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 76:8
Thou didst execute judgment upon thine enemies by an angel sent from heaven; which is said to be heard, either because that was accompanied with terrible thunders and earthquakes, which was not unusual in the descent of an angel, as , and elsewhere; or because the fame of it was quickly spread abroad in the land, and in the world. The effect of this terrible judgment was, that the rest of the world were afraid to invade or disturb the land and people of Israel, and chose rather to sit still in their own territories.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 76:8
Psalms 76:8 Thou didst cause judgment to be heard from heaven; the earth feared, and was still,Ver. 8. Thou didst cause judgment to be heard from heaven] From thence is God’ s wrath revealed plainly and plentifully, Romans 1:18, and thence he oft appeareth for his people as out of an engine. The earth feared] All was hushed, as after a thunder clap.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 76:8
Verse 8. Thou didst cause judgment to be heard] When God declared by his prophet that the enemy should not prevail, but on the contrary be destroyed, the earth - the land, and by metonymy the inhabitants of the land, were struck with astonishment and terror, so as not to be able to move. The great boaster Sennacherib, who carried terror, dismay and desolation every where, was now struck with dumb amazement; and the angel of the Almighty, in a moment, stopped the breath of those hosts in which he confided.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 76:8
8. Thou didst cause judgement to be heard] Or, as R.V., sentence. God pronounced sentence upon the proud Assyrian when He intervened for the rescue of His people. Cp. Psalms 46:6; Isaiah 30:30; 1 Samuel 2:10. from heaven] For though God has chosen Zion for His earthly dwelling-place, His true abode and seat of judgement is in heaven. the meek of the earth] Cp. Isaiah 11:4; Zephaniah 2:3. Israel, regarded ideally as ‘the righteous one’ (Psalms 75:10), and contrasted with ‘the wicked of the earth’ (Psalms 75:8), is meant.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 76:8
Thou didst cause judgment to be heard from heavens - It seemed to come from heaven; it was manifestly from thee. The overthrow of these enemies of thy people was a manifest judgment from thee, and should be so regarded.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 76:8
8. Judgment to be heard from heaven—The case was a clear one. No delay of secondary causes. The judgment fell like a bolt from heaven. No one, not even Sennacherib, doubted it was of God.
Sermons on Psalms 76:8
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The Reproach of the Solemn Assembly by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker expresses concern about the negative effects of the prosperity gospel and false prophets on believers. He describes witnessing people engaging in strang |
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Light Shines Brightest in the Dark by Joey Buran | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the tremendous upheaval and moral and social events that have shaped and defined the world of the graduating class of 2002. The speaker emph |
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The Seven Levels of Judgment - Improper Response Part 3 by Dan Biser | This sermon emphasizes the importance of responding properly to God's call, highlighting the consequences of improper responses seen in various biblical examples. It discusses the |
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Why Revival and Who Needs It? by Ralph Sutera | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for revival and a genuine moving of God in the lives of believers. He prays for God to cure the warring madness and selfishness in |
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Just Wait on God by A.W. Tozer | A.W. Tozer emphasizes the importance of waiting on God rather than being overly busy in religious activities. He critiques the tendency of Christians to rush into action without se |
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Worship - Waiting on God by Christian Weiss | Christian Weiss preaches on the importance of waiting on God in prayer, highlighting the concept of stillness and silence before the Lord as a crucial aspect of genuine prayer. He |
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The Power of Silence by Charles E. Cowman | Charles E. Cowman preaches on the power of stillness and silence in knowing God, emphasizing the importance of quieting our hearts and minds to hear His voice. He describes the pea |