Psalms 103:19

Psalms 103:19 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.
• New International Version (NIV)The Lord has established his throne in heaven, and his kingdom rules over all.
• English Standard Version (ESV)The Lord has established his throne in the heavens, and his kingdom rules over all.
• New King James Version (NKJV)The Lord has established His throne in heaven, And His kingdom rules over all.

Context of Psalms 103:19

17But from everlasting to everlasting the loving devotion of the LORD extends to those who fear Him, and His righteousness to their children’s children— 18to those who keep His covenant and remember to obey His precepts. The LORD has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all. 20Bless the LORD, all His angels mighty in strength who carry out His word, who hearken to the voice of His command. 21Bless the LORD, all His hosts, you servants who do His will.

Psalms 103:19 word by word

יְֽהוָ֗ה בַּ֭שָּׁמַיִם הֵכִ֣ין כִּסְא֑וֹ וּ֝מַלְכוּת֗וֹ בַּכֹּ֥ל מָשָֽׁלָה׃Read the interlinear

• The LORDיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• has establishedכּוּןkûn · to establish: establishH3559
• His throneכִּסֵּאkissê' kissêh · throneH3678
• in heavenשָׁמַיִםshâmayim shâmeh · heavenH8064
• and His kingdomמַלְכוּתmalkûth malkûth malkûyâh · royaltyH4438
• rulesמָשַׁלmâshal · to ruleH4910
• over allכֹּלkôl kôl · allH3605

Cross-references for Psalms 103:19

• Psalms 2:4The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord taunts them.
• Psalms 9:7But the LORD abides forever; He has established His throne for judgment.
• Psalms 11:4The LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD is on His heavenly throne. His eyes are watching closely; they examine the sons of men.
• Psalms 115:3Our God is in heaven; He does as He pleases.
• Isaiah 6:1In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted; and the train of His robe filled the temple.
• Hebrews 8:1The point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven,
• Psalms 47:2How awesome is the LORD Most High, the great King over all the earth!
• Daniel 4:25You will be driven away from mankind, and your dwelling will be with the beasts of the field. You will feed on grass like an ox and be drenched with the dew of heaven, and seven times shall pass you by, until you acknowledge that the Most High rules over the kingdom of mankind and gives it to whom He wishes.
• Ephesians 1:21far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in the present age but also in the one to come.
• Philippians 2:9Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names,
• 1 Peter 3:22who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers subject to Him.

Commentaries on Psalms 103:19

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 19The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens - There he is Sovereign, but his dominion extends equally over all the earth; for his kingdom - regal government, influence, and sway, ruleth over all.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 19The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens - He has “fixed” his throne there. This is the ground of the security that his blessing will be imparted to those who fear him, and to their children‘s children, or that it will be transmitted to coming generations. God is a Sovereign. His throne is fixed and firm. His dominion is not vacillating and changing. His reign is not, like the reign of earthly monarchs, dependent on the capriciousness of a…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 19-22Verses 19-22 He who made all, rules all, and both by a word of power. He disposes all persons and things to his own glory. There is a world of holy angels who are ever praising him. Let all his works praise him. Such would have been our constant delight, if we had not been fallen creatures. Such it will in a measure become, if we are born of God. Such it will be for ever in heaven; nor can we be perfectly happy till we can take unwearied pleasure in…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 17-19from everlasting to everlasting the loving devotion of the LORD extends: The Lord’s kingdom is everlasting, so he commits himself to his people across many generations.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1919. God's firm and universal dominion is a pledge that He will keep His promises (Psa 11:4; 47:8).Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 103:19

• Church
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Commentaries on Psalms 103

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings