Psalms 103:19
What does Psalms 103:19 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 103:19 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Psalms 103:19 means
This verse makes a grand declaration of God's ultimate sovereignty. It affirms that Jehovah has established His throne in the heavens, from which His kingdom rules over all. This underscores His supreme authority, universal dominion, and absolute control over creation. It provides a theological basis for the universal call to praise that follows, as the King of all creation is intrinsically worthy of worship from every corner of His vast dominion.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Jehovah hath established his throne in the heavens; And his kingdom ruleth over all.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Jehovah hath established his throne in the heavens; And his kingdom ruleth over all.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The Lord has made ready his high seat in the heavens; his kingdom is ruling over all.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Jehovah in the heavens Hath established His throne, And His kingdom over all hath ruled.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752He hath made the moon for seasons: the sun knoweth his going down.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Jehovah hath established his throne in the heavens, and his kingdom ruleth over all.
Context
After detailing God's character and benefits to humanity, especially those who fear Him (verses 3-18), this verse shifts to a cosmic perspective by declaring God's universal sovereignty. This foundational statement about His heavenly throne and kingdom's rule over all sets the stage for the climactic, all-encompassing call to bless the Lord from His angels, hosts, and all His works in verses 20-22, moving beyond personal praise to universal worship.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 11:4
Jehovah is in his holy temple; Jehovah, his throne is in heaven; His eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men.
- Psalms 2:4
He that sitteth in the heavens will laugh: The Lord will have them in derision.
- Psalms 115:3
But our God is in the heavens: He hath done whatsoever he pleased.
- Daniel 4:34
And at the end of the days I, Nebuchadnezzar, lifted up mine eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding returned unto me, and I blessed the Most High, and I praised and honored him that liveth for ever; for his dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom from generation to generation;
- Isaiah 66:1
Thus saith Jehovah, Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool: what manner of house will ye build unto me? and what place shall be my rest?
- Ephesians 1:21
far above all rule, and authority, and power, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:
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