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

8O Lord God of Armies, who is like you? Mighty Lord, even your faithfulness surrounds you. 9You rule the raging sea. When its waves rise, you quiet them. You crushed Rahab; it was like a corpse. With your strong arm you scattered your enemies. 11The heavens are yours. The earth is also yours. You made the world and everything in it. 12You created north and south. Mount Tabor and Mount Hermon sing your name joyfully.

Psalms 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 miraculous signs in Egypt, his wonders in the fields of Zoan.
• Psalms 105:27They displayed his miraculous signs among them and did amazing things in the land of Ham.
• Exodus 7:1The Lord answered Moses, “I have made you a god to Pharaoh, and your brother Aaron is your prophet.
• Exodus 8:1Then the Lord said to Moses, “Go to Pharaoh, and tell him, ‘This is what the Lord says: Let my people go to worship me.
• Exodus 9:1Then the Lord said to Moses, “Go to Pharaoh, and tell him, ‘This is what the Lord God of the Hebrews says: Let my people go to worship me.
• Exodus 10:1Then the Lord said to Moses, “Go to Pharaoh. I have made him and his officials stubborn so that I can do these miraculous signs among them.
• Exodus 11:1Then the Lord said to Moses, “I will bring one more plague on Pharaoh and Egypt. After that he will let you go. When he does, he will be certain to force all of you out of here.
• Exodus 12:1The Lord said to Moses and Aaron in Egypt,
• Exodus 13:1The Lord spoke to Moses,
• Exodus 14:1Then the Lord said to Moses,
• Exodus 15:1Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the Lord: “I will sing to the Lord. He has won a glorious victory. He has thrown horses and their riders into the sea.
• Psalms 59:11Do not kill them. Otherwise, my people may forget. Make them wander aimlessly by your power. Bring them down, O Lord, our shield,
• Psalms 68:30Threaten the beast who is among the cattails, the herd of bulls with the calves of the nations, until it humbles itself with pieces of silver. Scatter the people who find joy in war.
• Psalms 144:6Hurl bolts of lightning, and scatter them. Shoot your arrows, and throw them into confusion.
• Isaiah 24:1The Lord is going to turn the earth into a desolate wasteland. He will mar the face of the earth and scatter the people living on it.
• Exodus 3:19I know that the king of Egypt will not let you go, even if he is forced to.

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