Psalms 147:4

What does Psalms 147:4 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 147:4 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

He counteth the number of the stars; He calleth them all by their names.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

He counteth the number of the stars; He calleth them all by their names.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

He sees the number of the stars; he gives them all their names.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Appointing the number of the stars, To all them He giveth names.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Who sendeth forth his speech to the earth: his word runneth swiftly.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

He counteth the number of the stars; he giveth names to them all.

Context

v.3He healeth the broken in heart, And bindeth up their wounds.

v.4This passage

v.5Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; His understanding is infinite.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Isaiah 40:26

    Lift up your eyes on high, and see who hath created these, that bringeth out their host by number; he calleth them all by name; by the greatness of his might, and for that he is strong in power, not one is lacking.

  • Genesis 15:5

    And he brought him forth abroad, and said, Look now toward heaven, and number the stars, if thou be able to number them: and he said unto him, So shall thy seed be.

  • Psalms 8:3

    When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, The moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained;

  • Psalms 148:3

    Praise ye him, sun and moon: Praise him, all ye stars of light.

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