Psalms 50:1

Psalms 50:1 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)The mighty God, even the Lord, hath spoken, and called the earth from the rising of the sun unto the going down thereof.
• New International Version (NIV)The Mighty One, God, the Lord, speaks and summons the earth from the rising of the sun to where it sets.
• English Standard Version (ESV)The Mighty One, God the Lord, speaks and summons the earth from the rising of the sun to its setting.
• New King James Version (NKJV)The Mighty One, God the Lord, Has spoken and called the earth From the rising of the sun to its going down.

Context of Psalms 50:1

A psalm of Asaph. God, Elohim Adonai has spoken and summoned the earth from the rising of the sun to its setting. 2Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God shines forth. 3Our God comes, and does not keep silent. A fire is devouring before Him, and it storms around Him mightily.

Psalms 50:1 word by word

אֵ֤ל׀ אֱֽלֹהִ֡ים יְֽהוָ֗ה דִּבֶּ֥ר וַיִּקְרָא־אָ֑רֶץ מִמִּזְרַח־שֶׁ֝֗מֶשׁ עַד־מְבֹאֽוֹ׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• The mightyאֵל'êl · GodH410
• Godאֱלֹהִים'ĕlôhîym · GodH430
• the Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• hath spokenדָבַרdâbar · to speak: speakH1696
• and calledקָרָאqârâ' · to call: call toH7121
• the earthאֶ֫רֶץ'erets · land: country/planetH776
• from the risingמִזְרָחmizrâch · eastH4217
• of the sunשֶׁ֫מֶשׁshemesh · sunH8121
• unto the going downמָבוֹאmâbô' · entranceH3996

Cross-references for Psalms 50:1

• Psalms 73:1A psalm of Asaph. Surely God is good to Israel, to the pure in heart.
• Psalms 83:1A song: a psalm of Asaph.
• 1 Chronicles 15:17So the Levites appointed Heman son of Joel; from his brothers, Asaph son of Berechiah; from their brothers the descendants of Merari, Ethan son of Kushaiah;
• 1 Chronicles 16:37So David left Asaph and his kinsmen there before the Ark of the Covenant of Adonai, to minister before the Ark continually, according to each day’s requirements,
• 1 Chronicles 25:2from the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. The sons of Asaph were under the supervision of Asaph, who prophesied under the hand of the king.
• 2 Chronicles 29:30Moreover, King Hezekiah and the officials ordered the Levites to sing praises to Adonai with the words of David and of Asaph the seer. So they sang praises with gladness and bowed down and worshiped.
• Psalms 145:3Great is Adonai, and greatly to be praised —His greatness is unsearchable.
• Genesis 17:1When Abram was 99 years old, Adonai appeared to Abram, and He said to him, “I am El Shaddai. Continually walk before Me and you will be blameless.
• Joshua 22:22“God of gods is Adonai! God of gods is Adonai! He knows, and may Israel itself know! If we acted in rebellion or in treachery against Adonai, don’t spare us this day!
• Nehemiah 9:6You alone are Adonai.You made the heavens, even the highest heaven with all its array, the earth and everything on it, the seas and everything in them. You give life to them all, and the multitudes of heaven worship You.
• Isaiah 9:6Of the increase of His government and shalom there will be no end— on the throne of David and over His kingdom— to establish it and uphold it through justice and righteousness from now until forevermore. The zeal of Adonai-Tzva’ot will accomplish this.
• Jeremiah 10:6There is none like You, Adonai! You are great and great is Your Name in power.
• Jeremiah 32:18You are the One doing mercy to thousands, but repaying the iniquity of the fathers into the lap of their children after them. Great, mighty God, Adonai-Tzva’ot is His Name!
• 1 Kings 18:21Then Elijah approached all the people and said, “How long will you waver between two opinions? If Adonai is God, follow Him; but if Baal is, follow him.” But the people did not answer him, not even a word.
• Isaiah 37:20Now, Adonai our God, save us from his hand, so that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that You alone are Adonai!”
• Isaiah 54:5For your Maker is your husband —Adonai-Tzva’ot is His Name— the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer. He will be called God of all the earth.

Commentaries on Psalms 50:1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1The mighty God, even the Lord, hath spoken - Here the essential names of God are used: יהוה אלהים אל El, Elohim, Yehovah, hath spoken. The six first verses of this Psalm seem to contain a description of the great judgment: to any minor consideration or fact it seems impossible, with any propriety, to restrain them. In this light I shall consider this part of the Psalm, and show: - First, The preparatives to the coming of the great Judge. El Elohim Jehovah…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1The mighty God, even the Lord - Even “Yahweh,” for this is the original word. The Septuagint and Vulgate render this “The God of gods, the Lord.” DeWette renders it, “God, God Jehovah, speaks.” Prof. Alexander, “The Almighty, God, Jehovah, speaks;” and remarks that the word “mighty” is not an adjective agreeing with the next word (“the mighty God”), but a substantive in apposition with it. The idea is, that he who speaks is the true God; the Supreme Ruler…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1The glory of God. (1-6) Sacrifices to be changed for prayers. (7-15) Sincere obedience required. (16-23) Verses 1-6 This psalm is a psalm of instruction. It tells of the coming of Christ and the day of judgment, in which God will call men to account; and the Holy Ghost is the Spirit of judgement. All the children of men are concerned to know the right way of worshipping the Lord, in spirit and in truth. In the great day, our God shall come, and make those…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-3The whole universe must pay attention when God approaches to bring justice into the world.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-231-4. The description of this majestic appearance of God resembles that of His giving the law (compare Ex 19:16; 20:18; De 32:1).Read the comment

In the dictionaries

• God
• god, false god, goddess, idol, idolater, idolatrous, idolatry
• Asaph
• East
• Psalms
• Reprove
• Bible, the
• Korahites; Sons of Korah
• Number
• Psalms, Book of

Commentaries on Psalms 50

• 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