English Standard Version
Psalms 147:15
15He sends out his command to the earth; his word runs swiftly.
Psalms 147:15 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)He sendeth forth his commandment upon earth: his word runneth very swiftly.
- New International Version (NIV)He sends his command to the earth; his word runs swiftly.
- New King James Version (NKJV)He sends out His command to the earth; His word runs very swiftly.
- New Living Translation (NLT)He sends his orders to the world— how swiftly his word flies!
Context of Psalms 147:15
13For he strengthens the bars of your gates; he blesses your children within you. 14He makes peace in your borders; he fills you with the finest of the wheat. He sends out his command to the earth; his word runs swiftly. 16He gives snow like wool; he scatters frost like ashes. 17He hurls down his crystals of ice like crumbs; who can stand before his cold?
Read all of Psalms 147Psalms 147:15 word by word
הַשֹּׁלֵ֣חַ אִמְרָת֣וֹ אָ֑רֶץ עַד־מְ֝הֵרָ֗ה יָר֥וּץ דְּבָרֽוֹ׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 147:15
- Psalms 33:9For he spoke, and it came to be; he commanded, and it stood firm.
- Psalms 107:20He sent out his word and healed them, and delivered them from their destruction.
- Job 34:29When he is quiet, who can condemn? When he hides his face, who can behold him, whether it be a nation or a man?—
- Job 37:12They turn around and around by his guidance, to accomplish all that he commands them on the face of the habitable world.
- Jonah 1:4But the Lord hurled a great wind upon the sea, and there was a mighty tempest on the sea, so that the ship threatened to break up.
- Matthew 8:8But the centurion replied, "Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof, but only say the word, and my servant will be healed.
- Psalms 68:11The Lord gives the word; the women who announce the news are a great host:
- 2 Thessalonians 3:1Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored, as happened among you,
Commentaries on Psalms 147:15
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 15He sendeth forth his commandment upon earth - That is, with reference to the productions of the earth; to the changes which occur; to the seasons; to snow, frost, ice, cold, heat, wind; and he is universally and immediately obeyed. Nature everywhere yields a ready acquiescence to his will. His word runneth very swiftly - As if it hastened to obey him. There is no delay. Compare the notes at Psalm 33:9: “He spake, and it was done; he commanded, and it…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 12-20Verses 12-20 The church, like Jerusalem of old, built up and preserved by the wisdom, power, and goodness of God, is exhorted to praise him for all the benefits and blessings vouchsafed to her; and these are represented by his favours in the course of nature. The thawing word may represent the gospel of Christ, and the thawing wind the Spirit of Christ; for the Spirit is compared to the wind, Joh 3:8. Converting grace softens the heart that was hard…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 15-18Simply by speaking his command, the Lord can change the season from harsh winter to refreshing spring (see Psalms 147:8; 148:5–6).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 15-1815-18. God's Word, as a swift messenger, executes His purpose, for with Him to command is to perform (Ge 1:3; Psa 33:9), and He brings about the wonders of providence as easily as men cast crumbs.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 147
- 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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