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 · 2000He counteth the number of the stars; He calleth them all by their names.
KJV
King James Version · 1611He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901He counteth the number of the stars; He calleth them all by their names.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949He sees the number of the stars; he gives them all their names.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Appointing the number of the stars, To all them He giveth names.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Who sendeth forth his speech to the earth: his word runneth swiftly.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890He counteth the number of the stars; he giveth names to them all.
Context
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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