Psalms 89:25
Psalms 89:25 in Multiple Translations
I will set his hand over the sea, and his right hand upon the rivers.
I will set his hand also in the sea, and his right hand in the rivers.
I will set his hand also on the sea, And his right hand on the rivers.
I will put his hand in the sea, and his right hand in the rivers.
I will extend his rule from the Mediterranean Sea to the Euphrates River.
I will set his hand also in the sea, and his right hand in the floods.
And I have set on the sea his hand, And on the rivers his right hand.
I will set his hand also on the sea, and his right hand on the rivers.
I will set his hand also in the sea, and his right hand in the rivers.
I will cause ◄his kingdom/the area that he rules► to include all the land from the Mediterranean Sea to the Euphrates River.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 89:25
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Psalms 89:25 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וֶֽ/אֶֽמוּנָתִ֣/י
וְ/חַסְדִּ֣/י
עִמּ֑/וֹ
וּ֝/בִ/שְׁמִ֗/י
תָּר֥וּם
קַרְנֽ/וֹ
וֶֽ/אֶֽמוּנָתִ֣/י
ʼĕmûwnâh
H530
faithfulness
Conj | N-fs | Suff
וְ/חַסְדִּ֣/י
chêçêd
H2617
kindness
Conj | N-ms | Suff
עִמּ֑/וֹ
ʻim
H5973
with
Prep | Suff
וּ֝/בִ/שְׁמִ֗/י
shêm
H8034
name
Conj | Prep | N-ms | Suff
תָּר֥וּם
rûwm
H7311
to exalt
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
קַרְנֽ/וֹ
qeren
H7161
horn
N-cs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 89:25
וֶֽ/אֶֽמוּנָתִ֣/י
ʼĕmûwnâh
H530
"faithfulness"
Conj | N-fs | Suff
The Hebrew word for faithfulness, meaning firmness, security, or fidelity. It describes being steady and trustworthy, as seen in the KJV translations of faith, stability, and truth. This concept is essential in the Bible, particularly in relationships and commitments.
Definition: firmness, fidelity, steadfastness, steadiness
Usage: Occurs in 49 OT verses. KJV: faith(-ful, -ly, -ness, (man)), set office, stability, steady, truly, truth, verily. See also: Exodus 17:12; Psalms 89:50; Psalms 33:4.
וְ/חַסְדִּ֣/י
chêçêd
H2617
"kindness"
Conj | N-ms | Suff
This word refers to kindness, mercy, or pity, often used to describe God's loving actions towards humanity. It is translated as 'favour', 'kindness', or 'mercy' in the KJV. It emphasizes God's loving character.
Definition: goodness, kindness, faithfulness
Usage: Occurs in 241 OT verses. KJV: favour, good deed(-liness, -ness), kindly, (loving-) kindness, merciful (kindness), mercy, pity, reproach, wicked thing. See also: Genesis 19:19; Psalms 51:3; Psalms 5:8.
עִמּ֑/וֹ
ʻim
H5973
"with"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
וּ֝/בִ/שְׁמִ֗/י
shêm
H8034
"name"
Conj | 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.
תָּר֥וּם
rûwm
H7311
"to exalt"
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
This verb can mean to lift something or someone up, like a parent lifting a child, or to exalt oneself in pride. In the Bible, it's used to describe God lifting up the humble and bringing down the proud.
Definition: 1) to rise, rise up, be high, be lofty, be exalted 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be high, be set on high 1a2) to be raised, be uplifted, be exalted 1a3) to be lifted, rise 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to raise or rear (children), cause to grow up 1b2) to lift up, raise, exalt 1b3) to exalt, extol 1c) (Polal) to be lifted up 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to raise, lift, lift up, take up, set up, erect, exalt, set on high 1d2) to lift up (and take away), remove 1d3) to lift off and present, contribute, offer, contribute 1e) (Hophal) to be taken off, be abolished 1f) (Hithpolel) to exalt oneself, magnify oneself Aramaic equivalent: rum (רוּם "to rise" H7313)
Usage: Occurs in 184 OT verses. KJV: bring up, exalt (self), extol, give, go up, haughty, heave (up), (be, lift up on, make on, set up on, too) high(-er, one), hold up, levy, lift(-er) up, (be) lofty, ([idiom] a-) loud, mount up, offer (up), [phrase] presumptuously, (be) promote(-ion), proud, set up, tall(-er), take (away, off, up), breed worms. See also: Genesis 7:17; Psalms 46:11; Psalms 3:4.
קַרְנֽ/וֹ
qeren
H7161
"horn"
N-cs | Suff
In the Bible, this word means a horn or a corner, and can also refer to power or a mountain peak. It's used to describe a place called Karnaim, which was conquered by Israel. The KJV translation uses phrases like 'hill' or 'horn' to convey the idea.
Definition: 1) horn 1a) horn 1b) of strength (fig) 1c) flask (container for oil) 1d) horn (as musical instrument) 1e) horn (of horn-like projections on the altar) 1f) of rays of light 1g) hill Aramaic equivalent: qe.ren (קֶ֫רֶן "horn" H7162)
Usage: Occurs in 69 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] hill, horn. See also: Genesis 22:13; Psalms 75:5; Psalms 18:3.
Study Notes — Psalms 89:25
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- Context
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- Psalms 89:25 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 89:25
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 89:25
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 89:25
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 89:25
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 89:25
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 89:25
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 89:25
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 89:25
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 89:25
- Sermons on Psalms 89:25
Context — I Will Sing of His Love Forever
23I will crush his foes before him and strike down those who hate him.
24My faithfulness and loving devotion will be with him, and through My name his horn will be exalted.
25I will set his hand over the sea, and his right hand upon the rivers.
26He will call to Me, ‘You are my Father, my God, the Rock of my salvation.’ 27I will indeed appoint him as My firstborn, the highest of the kings of the earth.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 80:11 | It sent out its branches to the Sea, and its shoots toward the River. |
| 2 | Psalms 2:8 | Ask Me, and I will make the nations Your inheritance, the ends of the earth Your possession. |
| 3 | Psalms 72:8–11 | May he rule from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates to the ends of the earth. May the nomads bow before him, and his enemies lick the dust. May the kings of Tarshish and distant shores bring tribute; may the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts. May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him. |
| 4 | 1 Kings 4:21 | And Solomon reigned over all the kingdoms from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. These kingdoms offered tribute and served Solomon all the days of his life. |
| 5 | 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.” |
Psalms 89:25 Summary
This verse, Psalms 89:25, tells us that God will give the king great power and authority over all creation, just like He did for King David, as seen in 2 Samuel 8:1-14. The king's hand over the sea and rivers is a symbol of God's faithfulness and loving devotion, as promised in Psalms 89:24. This means that God is in control of everything, even the big things that seem overwhelming, like the sea and rivers (see also Jeremiah 5:22). As we trust in God's power and authority, we can have confidence that He will help us navigate life's challenges, just as He did for the king.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to set his hand over the sea and his right hand upon the rivers?
This phrase symbolizes the extent of the king's dominion and power, as seen in Psalms 89:25, where God promises to establish his authority over all creation, much like He did for King Solomon in 1 Kings 4:24.
Is this verse talking about a specific king or is it symbolic?
While the verse is part of a larger passage referring to King David and his descendants, the language used also has implications for the ultimate King, Jesus Christ, as described in Psalms 2:7-9 and Revelation 19:11-16.
How does this verse relate to God's faithfulness and loving devotion mentioned in the previous verse?
The setting of the king's hand over the sea and upon the rivers is a demonstration of God's faithfulness and loving devotion, as promised in Psalms 89:24, where God says His faithfulness and loving devotion will be with the king, and through His name, the king's horn will be exalted, much like in Psalms 75:10 where God exalts the horn of the righteous.
What does the right hand represent in biblical context?
In biblical context, the right hand often symbolizes strength, authority, and power, as seen in Psalms 16:8 and Psalms 118:16, where the right hand of God is associated with salvation and protection.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for God to set my hand over the challenges in my life, and how can I trust in His power and authority?
- In what ways can I, like the king, acknowledge God's faithfulness and loving devotion in my life, and how can I express my gratitude for His presence?
- How does the image of the king's hand over the sea and rivers inspire me to trust in God's sovereignty over all creation, including my own life?
- What are some 'rivers' or challenges in my life that I need to trust God to help me navigate, and how can I apply the promise of Psalms 89:25 to those situations?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 89:25
I will set his hand also in the sea,.... Which is expressive not of his dominion over the sea, and of his power and authority over all things in it, which: he has by right of creation, and as
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 89:25
Then thou spakest in vision to thy holy one, and saidst, I have laid help upon one that is mighty; I have exalted one chosen out of the people.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 89:25
I will set his hand, i.e. establish his power and dominion. In the sea; the midland sea. The rivers, to wit, Euphrates, called rivers in the plural number, as Nilus also is, ,4, in regard of divers branches of it, and rivers which flow into it. So here is a description of the uttermost bounds of the Promised Land, , to which the Israelitish power was extended by David and Solomon.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 89:25
Psalms 89:25 I will set his hand also in the sea, and his right hand in the rivers.Ver. 25. I will set his hand also in the sea] He shall be a vice-god, Daniel 12:7 Revelation 10:1. Herodotus saith that the Aeginetae gave the Persians earth and water, in token of subjection to Darius, their king. Christ is the true κοσμοκρατωρ, a title anciently usurped by Sesostris, king of Egypt. Qui Pharos currus regum cervicibus egit.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 89:25
(25) In the sea.—A reference, as in Psalms 72:8; Psalms 80:11, to the limits of the Solomonic kingdom, the Mediterranean and the Euphrates. For the figure we may compare a saying attributed by Curtius to some Scythian ambassadors, who addressed Alexander in these terms: “If the gods had given thee a body as great as thy mind, the whole world would not be able to contain thee. Thou wouldst reach with one hand to the east, and with the other to the west.”
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 89:25
Verse 25. I will set his hand also in the sea] This was literally fulfilled in David. Hand signifies power or authority; he set his hand on the sea in conquering the Philistines, and extending his empire along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, from Tyre to Pelusium. All the coasts of the Red Sea, the Persian Gulf, and the Arabic Ocean, might be said to have been under his government, for they all paid tribute to him or his son Solomon. His right hand in the rivers] First, the Euphrates: he subjected all Syria, and even a part of Mesopotamia; 2 Samuel 8:3; 1 Chronicles 18:3. He also took Damascus, and consequently had his hand or authority over the river Chrysorrhoes, or Baraddi; and in his conquest of all Syria his hand must have been on the Orontes and other rivers in that region. But if this be considered as referring to the typical David, we see that He was never conquered; he never lost a battle; the hosts of hell pursued him in vain. Satan was discomfited, and all his enemies bruised under his feet. Even over death he triumphed; and as to his dominion, it has spread and is spreading over all the isles of the sea, and the continents of the world.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 89:25
25. in the sea … in the rivers] R.V., on the sea … on the rivers; i.e. I will extend his dominion to the Mediterranean on the west, and to the Euphrates on the north-east, the boundaries of the land according to ancient promise. See Genesis 15:18; Exodus 23:31; Deuteronomy 11:24; 1 Kings 4:24; cp. Psalms 72:8; Psalms 80:11. The plural rivers is a poetical generalisation, or may denote the Euphrates and its canals.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 89:25
I will set his hand also in the sea ... - His dominion shall extend from the sea on the one hand to the rivers on the other.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 89:25
25. Sea—The Mediterranean. Rivers—Historically construed, the plural form of this word must be accepted here in the same sense as the well-known dual Naharaim, which is a standing designation of the
Sermons on Psalms 89:25
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(Revelation - Part 6): Reign of Christ a Divine Imperative by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the current state of the world and the need for deliverance from oppression and sin. He emphasizes the importance of a perfect leader who can |
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As You Go, Make Disciples by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the structure of the text. The main command or controlling verb is to make disciples, accompanied by three pa |
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Battling With God by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the power and sovereignty of God in the context of the Babylonian captivity of Israel. He emphasizes that even though Babylon was immensely p |
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Treasures of Darkness by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the power and sovereignty of God in the context of the Babylonian captivity of Israel. He emphasizes that even though Babylon was immensely p |
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Pt 6 We Are His Treasure by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the great purpose of God, which is to display His government in the world. However, due to the rebellion of mankind, the man whom God placed |
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Tuesday #1 Revival in Early America by J. Edwin Orr | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the decline of Christianity and moral values in America during the time of the American Revolution. He mentions that many influential figures |
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Vocational Fellowship - Part 5 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being in line with God's purpose. He uses the story of Hosea and his unfaithful wife as an example of how God sovereignly w |