Psalms 89:10

Psalms 89:10 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Thou hast broken Rahab in pieces, as one that is slain; thou hast scattered thine enemies with thy strong arm.
• New International Version (NIV)You crushed Rahab like one of the slain; with your strong arm you scattered your enemies.
• English Standard Version (ESV)You crushed Rahab like a carcass; you scattered your enemies with your mighty arm.
• New King James Version (NKJV)You have broken Rahab in pieces, as one who is slain; You have scattered Your enemies with Your mighty arm.

Context of Psalms 89:10

8Jehovah, God of hosts, who is like unto thee, the strong Jah? And thy faithfulness is round about thee. 9Thou rulest the pride of the sea: when its waves arise, thou stillest them. Thou hast crushed Rahab as one that is slain; thou hast scattered thine enemies with the arm of thy strength. 11Thine are the heavens, the earth also is thine; the world and its fulness, thou hast founded them. 12The north and the south, thou hast created them: Tabor and Hermon triumph in thy name.

Psalms 89:10 word by word

אַתָּ֤ה דִכִּ֣אתָ כֶחָלָ֣ל רָ֑הַב בִּזְר֥וֹעַ עֻ֝זְּךָ֗ פִּזַּ֥רְתָּ אוֹיְבֶֽיךָ׃Read the interlinear

Cross-references for Psalms 89:10

• Psalms 78:43How he set his signs in Egypt, and his miracles in the field of Zoan;
• Psalms 105:27They set his signs among them, and miracles in the land of Ham.
• Exodus 7:1And Jehovah said to Moses, See, I have made thee God to Pharaoh; and Aaron thy brother shall be thy prophet.
• Exodus 8:1And Jehovah said to Moses, Go unto Pharaoh, and say unto him, Thus saith Jehovah: Let my people go, that they may serve me.
• Exodus 9:1And Jehovah said to Moses, Go in unto Pharaoh, and tell him, Thus saith Jehovah the God of the Hebrews: Let my people go, that they may serve me.
• Exodus 10:1And Jehovah said to Moses, Go in unto Pharaoh; for I have hardened his heart, and the heart of his bondmen, that I might do these my signs in their midst,
• Exodus 11:1And Jehovah said to Moses, Yet one plague will I bring upon Pharaoh, and upon Egypt; afterwards he will let you go hence: when he shall let [you] go altogether, he shall utterly drive you out hence.
• Exodus 12:1And Jehovah spoke to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, saying,
• Exodus 13:1And Jehovah spoke to Moses, saying,
• Exodus 14:1And Jehovah spoke to Moses, saying,
• Exodus 15:1Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song to Jehovah, and spoke, saying, I will sing unto Jehovah, for he is highly exalted: The horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.
• Psalms 59:11Slay them not, lest my people forget; by thy power make them wander, and bring them down, O Lord, our shield.
• Psalms 68:30Rebuke the beast of the reeds, the assembly of the strong, with the calves of the peoples: [every one] submitteth himself with pieces of silver. Scatter the peoples that delight in war.
• Psalms 144:6Cast forth lightnings, and scatter them; send forth thine arrows, and discomfit them:
• Isaiah 24:1Behold, Jehovah maketh the land empty, and maketh it waste, and turneth it upside down, and scattereth abroad its inhabitants.
• Exodus 3:19But I know that the king of Egypt will not let you go, no, not by a powerful hand.

Commentaries on Psalms 89:10

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 10Thou hast broken Rahab - Thou hast destroyed the power of Egypt, having overthrown the king and its people when they endeavored to prevent thy people from regaining their liberty. As one that is slain - The whole clause in the original is, רהב כחלל דכאת אתה attah dikkitha kechalal Rahab, "Thou, like a hero, hast broken down Egypt." Dr. Kennicott has largely proved that חלל chalal, which we render wounded, slain, etc., means a soldier, warrior, hero; and…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 10Thou hast broken Rahab in pieces - Margin, “Egypt.” See the notes at Psalm 87:4. The reference is to the exodus of the Hebrew people, when he destroyed the power of Egypt. As one that is slain - Slain on the field of battle; as a man pierced through with a sword or spear. Thou hast scattered thine enemies - At the time referred to, in Egypt; and at other times, when the enemies of God and of his people had been discomfited. With thy strong arm - Margin…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 5-14Verses 5-14 The more God's works are known, the more they are admired. And to praise the Lord, is to acknowledge him to be such a one that there is none like him. Surely then we should feel and express reverence when we worship God. But how little of this appears in our congregations, and how much cause have we to humble ourselves on this account! That almighty power which smote Egypt, will scatter the enemies of the church, while all who trust in God's…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 9-10The Lord rules over all parts of the created order, including evil. You scattered Your enemies: The Lord will defeat (Luke 1:51) evil forces that oppose him (Psalm 2:1–3). with Your mighty arm: This phrase represents God’s strength (Psalm 89:13).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 8-148-14. To illustrate His power and faithfulness examples are cited from history. His control of the sea (the most mighty and unstable object in nature), and of Egypt (Psa 87:4), the first great foe of Israel (subjected to utter helplessness from pride and insolence), are specimens. At the same time, the whole frame of nature founded and sustained by Him, Tabor and Hermon for "east and west," and "north and south," together representing the whole world…Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 89:10

• Arm
• Church
• Egypt
• Rahab
• Wicked (People)

In the dictionaries

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Commentaries on Psalms 89

• 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