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 Heaven’s Armies! Where is there anyone as mighty as you, O Lord? You are entirely faithful. 9You rule the oceans. You subdue their storm-tossed waves. You crushed the great sea monster. You scattered your enemies with your mighty arm. 11The heavens are yours, and the earth is yours; everything in the world is yours—you created it all. 12You created north and south. Mount Tabor and Mount Hermon praise your name.

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 78:43They did not remember his miraculous signs in Egypt, his wonders on the plain of Zoan.
• Psalms 105:27They performed miraculous signs among the Egyptians, and wonders in the land of Ham.
• Exodus 7:1Then the Lord said to Moses, “Pay close attention to this. I will make you seem like God to Pharaoh, and your brother, Aaron, will be your prophet.
• Exodus 8:1Then the Lord said to Moses, “Go back to Pharaoh and announce to him, ‘This is what the Lord says: Let my people go, so they can worship me.
• Exodus 9:1“Go back to Pharaoh,” the Lord commanded Moses. “Tell him, ‘This is what the Lord, the God of the Hebrews, says: Let my people go, so they can worship me.
• Exodus 10:1Then the Lord said to Moses, “Return to Pharaoh and make your demands again. I have made him and his officials stubborn so I can display my miraculous signs among them.
• Exodus 11:1Then the Lord said to Moses, “I will strike Pharaoh and the land of Egypt with one more blow. After that, Pharaoh will let you leave this country. In fact, he will be so eager to get rid of you that he will force you all to leave.
• Exodus 12:1While the Israelites were still in the land of Egypt, the Lord gave the following instructions to Moses and Aaron:
• Exodus 13:1Then the Lord said to Moses,
• Exodus 14:1Then the Lord gave these instructions to Moses:
• Exodus 15:1Then Moses and the people of Israel sang this song to the Lord: “I will sing to the Lord, for he has triumphed gloriously; he has hurled both horse and rider into the sea.
• Psalms 59:11Don’t kill them, for my people soon forget such lessons; stagger them with your power, and bring them to their knees, O Lord our shield.
• Psalms 68:30Rebuke these enemy nations— these wild animals lurking in the reeds, this herd of bulls among the weaker calves. Make them bring bars of silver in humble tribute. Scatter the nations that delight in war.
• Psalms 144:6Hurl your lightning bolts and scatter your enemies! Shoot your arrows and confuse them!
• Isaiah 24:1Look! The Lord is about to destroy the earth and make it a vast wasteland. He devastates the surface of the earth and scatters the people.
• Exodus 3:19“But I know that the king of Egypt will not let you go unless a mighty hand forces him.

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