New English Translation
Psalms 147:15
15He sends his command through the earth; swiftly his order reaches its destination.
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.
- English Standard Version (ESV)He sends out 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.
Context of Psalms 147:15
13For he makes the bars of your gates strong. He blesses your children within you. 14He brings peace to your territory. He abundantly provides for you the best grain. He sends his command through the earth; swiftly his order reaches its destination. 16He sends the snow that is white like wool; he spreads the frost that is white like ashes. 17He throws his hailstones like crumbs. Who can withstand the cold wind he sends?
Read all of Psalms 147Psalms 147:15 word by word
הַשֹּׁלֵ֣חַ אִמְרָת֣וֹ אָ֑רֶץ עַד־מְ֝הֵרָ֗ה יָר֥וּץ דְּבָרֽוֹ׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 147:15
- Psalms 33:9For he spoke, and it came into existence, he issued the decree, and it stood firm.
- Psalms 107:20He sent them an assuring word and healed them; he rescued them from the pits where they were trapped.
- Job 34:29But if God is quiet, who can condemn him? If he hides his face, then who can see him? Yet he is over the individual and the nation alike,
- Job 37:12The clouds go round in circles, wheeling about according to his plans, to carry out all that he commands them over the face of the whole inhabited world.
- Jonah 1:4But the Lord hurled a powerful wind on the sea. Such a violent tempest arose on the sea 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. Instead, just say the word and my servant will be healed.
- Psalms 68:11The Lord speaks; many, many women spread the good news.
- 2 Thessalonians 3:1Finally, pray for us, brothers and sisters, that the Lord’s message may spread quickly and be honored as in fact it was 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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