Psalms 89:13

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Psalms 89:13 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Mighty is Your arm; strong is Your hand. Your right hand is exalted.

King James Version KJV

Thou hast a mighty arm: strong is thy hand, and high is thy right hand.

American Standard Version ASV

Thou hast a mighty arm; Strong is thy hand, and high is thy right hand.

Bible in Basic English BBE

Yours is an arm of power; strong is your hand and high your right hand.

Free Bible Version FBV

Your arm is powerful. Your hand is strong. Your right hand is held up high in command.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Thou hast a mightie arme: strong is thine hand, and high is thy right hand.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

Thou hast an arm with might, Strong is Thy hand — high Thy right hand.

World English Bible WEB

You have a mighty arm. Your hand is strong, and your right hand is exalted.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Thou hast a mighty arm: strong is thy hand, and high is thy right hand.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

Return, O Lord, how long? and be entreated in favour of thy servants.

Translation for Translators T4T

◄You/Your arms► are very powerful; ◄you/your hands► are extremely strong.

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Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 89:13

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Psalms 89:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB צָפ֣וֹן וְ֭/יָמִין אַתָּ֣ה בְרָאתָ֑/ם תָּב֥וֹר וְ֝/חֶרְמ֗וֹן בְּ/שִׁמְ/ךָ֥ יְרַנֵּֽנוּ

צָפ֣וֹן tsâphôwn H6828 Zaphon N-fs

וְ֭/יָמִין yâmîyn H3225 Ben]jamin Conj | N-fs

אַתָּ֣ה ʼattâh H859 you(m.s.) Pron

בְרָאתָ֑/ם bârâʼ H1254 to create V-Qal-Perf-2ms | Suff

תָּב֥וֹר Tâbôwr H8396 Tabor N-proper

וְ֝/חֶרְמ֗וֹן Chermôwn H2768 Hermon Conj | N-proper

בְּ/שִׁמְ/ךָ֥ shêm H8034 name Prep | N-ms | Suff

יְרַנֵּֽנוּ rânan H7442 to overcome V-Piel-Imperf-3mp

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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 89:13

צָפ֣וֹן tsâphôwn H6828 "Zaphon" N-fs

This word means 'north' and is used to describe a direction or location. In the Bible, it is often translated as 'north' or 'northern side'.

Definition: This name means north Also named: tsa.phon (צָפוֹן "Zaphon" H6829)

Usage: Occurs in 141 OT verses. KJV: north(-ern, side, -ward, wind). See also: Genesis 13:14; Jeremiah 6:22; Psalms 48:3.

וְ֭/יָמִין yâmîyn H3225 "Ben]jamin" Conj | N-fs

Benjamin was a son of Israel and Rachel, and the brother of Joseph, mentioned in Genesis 35:18. The name also refers to the right hand or south direction.

Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.35.18; son of: Israel (H3478) and Rachel (H7354); brother of: Joseph (H3130); half-brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783); father of: Bela (H1106A), Becher (H1071), Ashbel (H0788), Gera (H1617), Naaman (H5283), Ehi (H0278), Rosh (H7220), Muppim (H4649), Huppim (H2650H), Ard (H0714), Ahiram (H0297) and Jediael (H3043); also called Jamin at 1Sa.9.1,4; 22.7; 1x Another name of bin.ya.min (בִּנְיָמִין "Benjamin" H1144G)

Usage: Occurs in 134 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] left-handed, right (hand, side), south. See also: Genesis 13:9; Psalms 18:36; Psalms 16:8.

אַתָּ֣ה 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.

בְרָאתָ֑/ם bârâʼ H1254 "to create" V-Qal-Perf-2ms | Suff

This verb means to create or make something, often used to describe God's creative power. It can also mean to choose or select something. The Bible uses it to describe God's creation of the world.

Definition: 1) to create, shape, form 1a) (Qal) to shape, fashion, create (always with God as subject) 1a1) of heaven and earth 1a2) of individual man 1a3) of new conditions and circumstances 1a4) of transformations 1b) (Niphal) to be created 1b1) of heaven and earth 1b2) of birth 1b3) of something new 1b4) of miracles 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to cut down 1c2) to cut out

Usage: Occurs in 46 OT verses. KJV: choose, create (creator), cut down, dispatch, do, make (fat). See also: Genesis 1:1; Isaiah 40:28; Psalms 51:12.

תָּב֥וֹר Tâbôwr H8396 "Tabor" N-proper

Tabor is a mountain in Palestine where Jesus was transfigured before Peter, James, and John. It's also the name of a nearby city, mentioned in the book of Joshua as a Levite city.

Definition: Tabor = "mound" n pr mont a city of the Merarite Levites located in the territory of Zebulun Another name of ke.sul.lot (כְּסֻלּוֹת "Chesulloth" H3694)

Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Tabor. See also: Joshua 19:22; 1 Samuel 10:3; Psalms 89:13.

וְ֝/חֶרְמ֗וֹן Chermôwn H2768 "Hermon" Conj | N-proper

Hermon is a mountain on the northeastern border of Palestine, meaning a sanctuary. It overlooks the city of Dan and is a significant geographical feature in the Bible.

Definition: § Hermon = "a sanctuary" a mountain on the northeastern border of Palestine and Lebanon and overlooking the border city of Dan

Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: Hermon. See also: Deuteronomy 3:8; Joshua 12:5; Psalms 89:13.

בְּ/שִׁמְ/ךָ֥ shêm H8034 "name" Prep | 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.

יְרַנֵּֽנוּ rânan H7442 "to overcome" V-Piel-Imperf-3mp

This Hebrew verb means to sing or shout for joy, often used to express praise or triumph, as seen in Psalm 98:4 where believers are called to shout for joy to the Lord. It can also mean to cry aloud in distress or to summon others. This word is used to describe a loud, vocal expression of emotion.

Definition: 1) to overcome 1a) (Hithpolel) to be overcome

Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: aloud for joy, cry out, be joyful (greatly, make to) rejoice, (cause to) shout (for joy), (cause to) sing (aloud, for joy, out), triumph. See also: Leviticus 9:24; Psalms 132:9; Psalms 5:12.

Study Notes — Psalms 89:13

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Context
Cross References
Psalms 89:13 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 89:13
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 89:13
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 89:13
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 89:13
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 89:13
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 89:13
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 89:13
Sermons on Psalms 89:13

Context — I Will Sing of His Love Forever

11The heavens are Yours, and also the earth. The earth and its fullness You founded. 12North and south You created; Tabor and Hermon shout for joy at Your name.

13Mighty is Your arm; strong is Your hand. Your right hand is exalted.

14Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne; loving devotion and faithfulness go before You. 15Blessed are those who know the joyful sound, who walk, O LORD, in the light of Your presence.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Daniel 4:34–35	But at the end of those days I, Nebuchadnezzar, looked up to heaven, and my sanity was restored to me. Then I praised the Most High, and I honored and glorified Him who lives forever: “For His dominion is an everlasting dominion, and His kingdom endures from generation to generation. All the peoples of the earth are counted as nothing, and He does as He pleases with the army of heaven and the peoples of the earth. There is no one who can restrain His hand or say to Him, ‘What have You done?’”
2	Psalms 89:10	You crushed Rahab like a carcass; You scattered Your enemies with Your mighty arm.
3	Psalms 62:11	God has spoken once; I have heard this twice: that power belongs to God,
4	Matthew 6:13	And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. ’

Psalms 89:13 Summary

This verse tells us that God is incredibly powerful and strong, with a mighty arm and a strong hand. His right hand is exalted, meaning He has complete authority over everything. This reminds us that God is trustworthy and worthy of our worship, just like it says in Psalms 100:5, where it says the Lord is good and His love endures forever. By remembering God's power and might, we can have confidence in His ability to care for us and guide us, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6, where we are called to trust in the Lord with all our heart.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean that God's arm is mighty and His hand is strong?

This phrase is a metaphor that highlights God's incredible power and ability to accomplish His will, as seen in Psalms 89:13 and also in Jeremiah 32:17, where it says God is able to do all things.

Why is God's right hand exalted?

The exaltation of God's right hand symbolizes His authority, power, and dominion over all things, as mentioned in Psalms 118:16, where it says the Lord's right hand has done mighty things.

How does this verse relate to God's creation?

This verse is connected to God's creation, as seen in the surrounding verses, Psalms 89:11-12, which describe God's founding of the earth and creation of the heavens, demonstrating His power and might.

What can we learn from God's exalted right hand?

We can learn that God is all-powerful and worthy of our trust and worship, as stated in Psalms 95:6-7, where we are called to come before Him with thanksgiving and worship.

Reflection Questions

How do I reflect on God's power and might in my own life, and how does it impact my trust in Him?
What are some ways I can acknowledge and honor God's exalted right hand in my daily life?
How does the knowledge of God's mighty arm and strong hand comfort me in times of uncertainty or fear?
In what ways can I apply the truth of God's power and authority to my own struggles and challenges, as seen in this verse?

Gill's Exposition on Psalms 89:13

Thou hast a mighty arm,.... Christ is the arm of the Lord, and a mighty one he is, and so is the Gospel, which is the power of God unto salvation; here it seems to design the almighty power of God,

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 89:13

And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O LORD: thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 89:13

Thy hand; either thy left hand, because thy right hand seems to be opposed to it; or thy right hand, as it is limited and explained in the next clause. High is; or, is or shall be exalted, or lifted up. That strength of thy hand hath been, or shall be, put forth for thy people, as occasion requireth.

Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 89:13

Psalms 89:13 Thou hast a mighty arm: strong is thy hand, [and] high is thy right hand.Ver. 13. Thou hast a mighty arm] Men should, therefore, both tremble before God, and trust in him, 1 Peter 2:6. Strong is thy hand] Even thy left hand, q.d. tu polles utraque manu, thou hast both hands alike powerful.

Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 89:13

(13) High is thy right hand.—The strong hand is supposed raised to strike. (Comp. Psalms 89:42.)

Cambridge Bible on Psalms 89:13

13. THINE is an arm with might. ‘Arm,’ ‘hand,’ ‘right hand’ (terms frequently used in connexion with the Exodus, e.g. Exodus 15:6; Exodus 15:9; Exodus 15:12; Exodus 15:16) denote not merely power but the exertion of power; and the use of verbs in the second line, lit. Thy hand sheweth strength, thy right hand exalteth itself, emphasises the thought, that God not only possesses but exercises His power.

Barnes' Notes on Psalms 89:13

Thou hast a mighty arm - Margin, as in Hebrew,” an arm with might.” That is, Thou hast great power - the arm being the instrument by which we accomplish our purposes.

Sermons on Psalms 89:13

	Sermon	Description
	Finding the Hands of God by Carter Conlon	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes that nothing has changed in Christianity. The same power of God that was present when Christ rose from the dead and sent the Holy Spirit on t
	Rev. 1:13-16. the Glory of the Son of Man by Horatius Bonar	Horatius Bonar preaches on Revelation 1:13-16, emphasizing the majestic glory of the Son of Man, who stands in the midst of the seven churches. He describes Christ's royal and prie
	How to Approach Biblical - Part 1 by Derek Prince	This sermon by Derek Prince emphasizes the importance of understanding the sovereignty, majesty, and justice of God to receive biblical prophecy. It highlights God's perfect justic
	(Daniel) the Kings Experience by Willie Mullan	In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of King Nebuchadnezzar from the book of Daniel. The preacher highlights how God took a definite action in the king's life, breakin
	Knowing God as Our Father - Inwardly (Tamil) by Zac Poonen	This sermon emphasizes the importance of knowing God as our Father and understanding His sovereignty. It highlights the significance of being filled with the Holy Spirit to truly e
	No Room for Vanity and Pride by Joshua Daniel	This sermon emphasizes the fleeting nature of human achievements and the vanity of worldly success, drawing from Psalms 39 and the story of King Nebuchadnezzar. It highlights the i
	Life Lessons From the Life of Jonah by Israel Wayne	This sermon delves into the sovereignty of God through the life lessons of Jonah, exploring the questions God asks individuals to challenge their assumptions and understand His nat