Psalms 74:16
What does Psalms 74:16 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 74:16 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The day is thine, the night also is thine: Thou hast prepared the light and the sun.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The day is thine, the night also is thine: thou hast prepared the light and the sun.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The day is thine, the night also is thine: Thou hast prepared the light and the sun.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The day is yours and the night is yours: you made the light and the sun.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Thine <FI>is<Fi> the day, also Thine <FI>is<Fi> the night, Thou hast prepared a light giver--the sun.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The day is thine, the night also is thine; thou hast prepared the moon and the sun:
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 1:3
And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.
- Matthew 5:45
that ye may be sons of your Father who is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sendeth rain on the just and the unjust.
- Psalms 136:7
To him that made great lights; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:
- Genesis 1:14
And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days and years:
- Psalms 104:19
He appointed the moon for seasons: The sun knoweth his going down.
- Psalms 19:1
The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament showeth his handiwork.
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