Psalms 113:4

Psalms 113:4 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)The Lord is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens.
• New International Version (NIV)The Lord is exalted over all the nations, his glory above the heavens.
• English Standard Version (ESV)The Lord is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens!
• New King James Version (NKJV)The Lord is high above all nations, His glory above the heavens.

Context of Psalms 113:4

2Thank the name of the Lord now and forever. 3From where the sun rises to where the sun sets, the name of the Lord should be praised. The Lord is high above all the nations. His glory is above the heavens. 5Who is like the Lord our God? He is seated on his high throne. 6He bends down to look at heaven and earth.

Psalms 113:4 word by word

רָ֖ם עַל־כָּל־גּוֹיִ֥ם׀ יְהוָ֑ה עַ֖ל הַשָּׁמַ֣יִם כְּבוֹדֽוֹ׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• The Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• highרוּםrûm · to exaltH7311
• above all nationsגּוֹיgôy gôy · nationH1471
• his gloryכָּבוֹדkâbôd kâbôd · gloryH3519
• above the heavensשָׁמַיִםshâmayim shâmeh · heavenH8064

Cross-references for Psalms 113:4

• Psalms 97:9You, O Lord, the Most High, are above the whole earth. You are highest. You are above all the gods.
• Psalms 99:2The Lord is mighty in Zion. He is high above all people.
• Isaiah 40:15The nations are like a drop in a bucket and are considered to be like dust on a scale. The weight of the islands is like fine dust.
• Psalms 8:1O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name throughout the earth! Your glory is sung above the heavens.
• Psalms 57:10because your mercy is as high as the heavens. Your truth reaches the skies.
• 1 Kings 8:27“Does God really live on earth? If heaven itself, the highest heaven, cannot hold you, then how can this temple that I have built?
• Isaiah 66:1This is what the Lord says: Heaven is my throne. The earth is my footstool. Where can you build a house or resting place for me?

Commentaries on Psalms 113:4

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 4The Lord is high above all nations - He governs all, he provides for all; therefore let all give him praise.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 4The Lord is high above all nations - Hebrew, Exalted above all nations is Yahweh. That is, he rules over all nations; he directs their affairs; he is their sovereign king. As a matter of fact, and from the necessity of the case, he is on a throne which is elevated above all the kings and kingdoms of the world. He is the Sovereign not only of one nation, but of all; and it is meet that this should be acknowledged by them all. And his glory above the…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 4The Lord’s glory extends to the heavens (Psalms 57:5, 11; 99:2; 108:5; 138:6; Isaiah 6:1; 57:15) and throughout the world of human relationships.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 4-64-6. God's exaltation enhances His condescension;Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 113:4

• Glory
• God
• Heaven

In the dictionaries

• Hallel
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Commentaries on Psalms 113

• 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
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings