Psalms 33:9

Psalms 33:9 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)For he spake, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast.
• New International Version (NIV)For he spoke, and it came to be; he commanded, and it stood firm.
• English Standard Version (ESV)For he spoke, and it came to be; he commanded, and it stood firm.
• New King James Version (NKJV)For He spoke, and it was done; He commanded, and it stood fast.

Context of Psalms 33:9

7He gathers the water in the sea like a dam and puts the oceans in his storehouses. 8Let all the earth fear the Lord. Let all who live in the world stand in awe of him. He spoke, and it came into being. He gave the order, and there it stood. 10The Lord blocks the plans of the nations. He frustrates the schemes of the people of the world. 11The Lord’s plan stands firm forever. His thoughts stand firm in every generation.

Psalms 33:9 word by word

כִּ֤י ה֣וּא אָמַ֣ר וַיֶּ֑הִי הֽוּא־צִ֝וָּ֗ה וַֽיַּעֲמֹֽד׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• For he spakeאָמַר'âmar · to sayH559
• he commandedצָוָהtsâvâh · to commandH6680
• and it stood fastעָמַד‛âmad · to stand: standH5975

Cross-references for Psalms 33:9

• Psalms 33:6The heavens were made by the Lord’s word and all the stars by the breath of his mouth.
• Psalms 148:5Let them praise the name of the Lord because they were created by his command.
• Genesis 1:3Then God said, “Let there be light!” So there was light.
• Hebrews 11:3Faith convinces us that God created the world through his word. This means what can be seen was made by something that could not be seen.
• Psalms 93:5Your written testimonies are completely reliable. O Lord, holiness is what makes your house beautiful for days without end.
• Psalms 119:90Your faithfulness endures throughout every generation. You set the earth in place, and it continues to stand.
• Colossians 1:16He created all things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible. Whether they are kings or lords, rulers or powers— everything has been created through him and for him.
• Hebrews 1:3His Son is the reflection of God’s glory and the exact likeness of God’s being. He holds everything together through his powerful words. After he had cleansed people from their sins, he now holds the honored position—the one next to the majestic God [the Father] on the heavenly throne.
• Revelation 4:11“Our Lord and God, you deserve to receive glory, honor, and power because you created everything. Everything came into existence and was created because of your will.”

Commentaries on Psalms 33:9

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 9For he spake, and it was done - The word “done,” introduced here by our translators, enfeebles the sentence. It would be made more expressive and sublime as it is in the original: “He spake, and it was.” That is, Its existence depended on his word; the universe sprang into being at his command; he had only to speak, and it arose in all its grandeur where before there was nothing. There is here an undoubted allusion to the account in Genesis of the work of…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 8-11Fear of the Lord begins with awe for God and for his powerful word. His word created everything and continues to order and sustain creation. He frustrates the plans of people who oppose his will.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 4-94-9. Reasons for praise: first, God's truth, faithfulness, and mercy, generally; then, His creative power which all must honor.Read the comment

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Commentaries on Psalms 33

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