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Psalms 115:3
Psalms 115:3 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)But our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased.
- New International Version (NIV)Our God is in heaven; he does whatever pleases him.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Our God is in the heavens; he does all that he pleases.
- New King James Version (NKJV)But our God is in heaven; He does whatever He pleases.
Context of Psalms 115:3
1Not unto us, O Jehovah, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory, for thy loving-kindness and for thy truth's sake. 2Wherefore should the nations say, Where then is their God? But our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he pleased. 4Their idols are silver and gold, the work of men's hands: 5They have a mouth, and they speak not; eyes have they, and they see not;
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וֵֽאלֹהֵ֥ינוּ בַשָּׁמָ֑יִם כֹּ֭ל אֲשֶׁר־חָפֵ֣ץ עָשָֽׂה׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Psalms 115:3
- Psalms 2:4He that dwelleth in the heavens shall laugh, the Lord shall have them in derision.
- Psalms 68:4Sing unto God, sing forth his name; cast up a way for him that rideth in the deserts: his name is Jah; and rejoice before him.
- Psalms 123:1Unto thee do I lift up mine eyes, O thou that dwellest in the heavens.
- 1 Chronicles 16:25For Jehovah is great, and exceedingly to be praised; And he is terrible above all gods.
- Matthew 6:9Thus therefore pray ye: Our Father who art in the heavens, let thy name be sanctified,
- Psalms 135:6Whatsoever Jehovah pleased, he hath done in the heavens and on the earth, in the seas and all deeps;
- Isaiah 46:10declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure;
- Daniel 4:35And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing; and he doeth according to his will in the army of the heavens, and among the inhabitants of the earth; and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?
- Romans 9:19Thou wilt say to me then, Why does he yet find fault? for who resists his purpose?
- Ephesians 1:11in whom we have also obtained an inheritance, being marked out beforehand according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his own will,
Commentaries on Psalms 115:3
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 3He hath done whatsover he hath pleased - There was too much cause for his abandoning us to our enemies; yet he still lives and rules in heaven and in earth.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 3But our God is in the heavens - The Septuagint adds, “and in the earth.” This is not, however, in the Hebrew. The idea is, Our God really exists. He is the true God. He reigns in heaven. His plans are such as are and should be formed in heaven: lofty, vast, incomprehensible. But he is still our God; our Ruler; our Protector. He is not a god of earth - whose origin is earth - who dwells on earth alone - like the idols of the pagan; but the whole vast…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 2-3Where is their God?: People question God's presence or power when he does not act as they expect (compare Psalms 14:1; 42:3, 10). However, God is in the heavens. He has all power, authority, and knowledge. He does as he wishes, not what people think he should do. He carries out his plans according to his will (Ephesians 1:11) and acts in his own time and ways.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-181-3. The vindication of God's mercy and faithfulness (Psa 25:10; 36:6) is the "glory" of His "name," which is desired to be illustrated in the deliverance of His people, as the implied mode of its manifestation. In view of the taunts of the heathen, faith in His dominion as enthroned in the heaven (Psa 2:4; 11:4) is avowed.Read the comment
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Notes
- 1. Psalms 115:3 115.3 Elohim ↩
Commentaries on Psalms 115
- 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
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