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Psalms 89:10
10You crushed Rahab like a carcass; you scattered your enemies with your mighty arm.
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.
- 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.
- New Living Translation (NLT)You crushed the great sea monster. You scattered your enemies with your mighty arm.
Context of Psalms 89:10
8O Lord God of hosts, who is mighty as you are, O Lord, with your faithfulness all around you? 9You rule the raging of the sea; when its waves rise, you still them. You crushed Rahab like a carcass; you scattered your enemies with your mighty arm. 11The heavens are yours; the earth also is yours; the world and all that is in it, you have founded them. 12The north and the south, you have created them; Tabor and Hermon joyously praise your name.
Read all of Psalms 89Psalms 89:10 word by word
אַתָּ֤ה דִכִּ֣אתָ כֶחָלָ֣ל רָ֑הַב בִּזְר֥וֹעַ עֻ֝זְּךָ֗ פִּזַּ֥רְתָּ אוֹיְבֶֽיךָ׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- Thou hast brokenדָּכָאdâkâ' · to crushH1792
- Rahabרַ֫הַבrahab · Rahab monsterH7294
- as one that is slainחָלָלchâlâl · slain: killedH2491
- thou hast scatteredפָּזַרpâzar · to scatterH6340
- thine enemiesאֹיֵב'ôyêb 'ôyêb · enemyH341
- with thy strongעֹז‛ôz ‛ôz · strengthH5797
- armזְרוֹעַzerôa‛ zerôa‛ zerô‛âh zerô‛âh · armH2220
Cross-references for Psalms 89:10
- Psalms 78:43when he performed his signs in Egypt and his marvels in the fields of Zoan.
- Psalms 105:27They performed his signs among them and miracles in the land of Ham.
- Exodus 7:1And the Lord said to Moses, "See, I have made you like God to Pharaoh, and your brother Aaron shall be your prophet.
- Exodus 8:1Then the Lord said to Moses, "Go in to Pharaoh and say to him, 'Thus says the Lord, "Let my people go, that they may serve me.
- Exodus 9:1Then the Lord said to Moses, "Go in to Pharaoh and say to him, 'Thus says the Lord, the God of the Hebrews, "Let my people go, that they may serve me.
- Exodus 10:1Then the Lord said to Moses, "Go in to Pharaoh, for I have hardened his heart and the heart of his servants, that I may show these signs of mine among them,
- Exodus 11:1The Lord said to Moses, "Yet one plague more I will bring upon Pharaoh and upon Egypt. Afterward he will let you go from here. When he lets you go, he will drive you away completely.
- Exodus 12:1The Lord said to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt,
- Exodus 13:1The Lord said to Moses,
- Exodus 14:1Then the Lord said to Moses,
- Exodus 15:1Then Moses and the people of Israel sang this song to the Lord, saying, "I will sing to the Lord, for he has triumphed gloriously; the horse and his rider he has thrown into the sea.
- Psalms 59:11Kill them not, lest my people forget; make them totter by your power and bring them down, O Lord, our shield!
- Psalms 68:30Rebuke the beasts that dwell among the reeds, the herd of bulls with the calves of the peoples. Trample underfoot those who lust after tribute; scatter the peoples who delight in war.
- Psalms 144:6Flash forth the lightning and scatter them; send out your arrows and rout them!
- Isaiah 24:1Behold, the Lord will empty the earth and make it desolate, and he will twist its surface and scatter its inhabitants.
- Exodus 3:19But I know that the king of Egypt will not let you go unless compelled by a mighty 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
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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
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