Psalm 113:4
New International Version
The LORD is exalted over all the nations, his glory above the heavens.

New Living Translation
For the LORD is high above the nations; his glory is higher than the heavens.

English Standard Version
The LORD is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens!

Berean Standard Bible
The LORD is exalted over all the nations, His glory above the heavens.

King James Bible
The LORD is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens.

New King James Version
The LORD is high above all nations, His glory above the heavens.

New American Standard Bible
The LORD is high above all nations; His glory is above the heavens.

NASB 1995
The LORD is high above all nations; His glory is above the heavens.

NASB 1977
The LORD is high above all nations; His glory is above the heavens.

Legacy Standard Bible
Yahweh is high above all nations; His glory is above the heavens.

Amplified Bible
The LORD is high above all nations, And His glory above the heavens.

Christian Standard Bible
The LORD is exalted above all the nations, his glory above the heavens.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Yahweh is exalted above all the nations, His glory above the heavens.

American Standard Version
Jehovah is high above all nations, And his glory above the heavens.

Contemporary English Version
The LORD is far above all of the nations; he is more glorious than the heavens.

English Revised Version
The LORD is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The LORD is high above all the nations. His glory is above the heavens.

Good News Translation
The LORD rules over all nations; his glory is above the heavens.

International Standard Version
The LORD is exalted high above all the nations; his glory beyond the heavens.

Majority Standard Bible
The LORD is exalted over all the nations, His glory above the heavens.

NET Bible
The LORD is exalted over all the nations; his splendor reaches beyond the sky.

New Heart English Bible
The LORD is high above all nations, his glory above the heavens.

Webster's Bible Translation
The LORD is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens.

World English Bible
Yahweh is high above all nations, his glory above the heavens.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
YHWH [is] high above all nations, "" His glory [is] above the heavens.

Young's Literal Translation
High above all nations is Jehovah, Above the heavens is his honour.

Smith's Literal Translation
Jehovah is high above all nations, his glory above the heavens.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The Lord is high above all nations; and his glory above the heavens.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The Lord is high above all nations, and his glory is high above the heavens.

New American Bible
High above all nations is the LORD; above the heavens his glory.

New Revised Standard Version
The LORD is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The LORD is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
LORD JEHOVAH is high over all the nations and his honor is above Heaven.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The LORD is high above all nations, His glory is above the heavens.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The Lord is high above all the nations; his glory is above the heavens.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The LORD Exalts the Humble
3From where the sun rises to where it sets, the name of the LORD is praised. 4The LORD is exalted over all the nations, His glory above the heavens. 5Who is like the LORD our God, the One enthroned on high?…

Cross References
Philippians 2:9-11
Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, / that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Isaiah 6:1
In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted; and the train of His robe filled the temple.

Ephesians 1:20-21
which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms, / far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in the present age but also in the one to come.

Daniel 4:34-35
But at the end of those days I, Nebuchadnezzar, looked up to heaven, and my sanity was restored to me. Then I praised the Most High, and I honored and glorified Him who lives forever: “For His dominion is an everlasting dominion, and His kingdom endures from generation to generation. / All the peoples of the earth are counted as nothing, and He does as He pleases with the army of heaven and the peoples of the earth. There is no one who can restrain His hand or say to Him, ‘What have You done?’”

Psalm 97:9
For You, O LORD, are Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods.

Revelation 19:16
And He has a name written on His robe and on His thigh: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.

Isaiah 57:15
For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite.

1 Timothy 6:15-16
which the blessed and only Sovereign One—the King of kings and Lord of lords—will bring about in His own time. / He alone is immortal and dwells in unapproachable light. No one has ever seen Him, nor can anyone see Him. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen.

Psalm 99:2
Great is the LORD in Zion; He is exalted above all the peoples.

Psalm 47:2
How awesome is the LORD Most High, the great King over all the earth!

Colossians 1:16-17
For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him. / He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.

Nehemiah 9:6
You alone are the LORD. You created the heavens, the highest heavens with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to all things, and the host of heaven worships You.

Psalm 148:13
Let them praise the name of the LORD, for His name alone is exalted; His splendor is above the earth and the heavens.

Isaiah 40:22
He sits enthroned above the circle of the earth; its dwellers are like grasshoppers. He stretches out the heavens like a curtain, and spreads them out like a tent to dwell in.

Psalm 8:1
For the choirmaster. According to Gittith. A Psalm of David. O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth! You have set Your glory above the heavens.


Treasury of Scripture

The LORD is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens.

high

Psalm 97:9
For thou, LORD, art high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods.

Psalm 99:2
The LORD is great in Zion; and he is high above all the people.

Isaiah 40:15,17,22
Behold, the nations are as a drop of a bucket, and are counted as the small dust of the balance: behold, he taketh up the isles as a very little thing…

his glory

Psalm 8:1
To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm of David. O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens.

Psalm 57:10,11
For thy mercy is great unto the heavens, and thy truth unto the clouds…

1 Kings 8:27
But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have builded?

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The LORD is exalted over all the nations
This phrase emphasizes the sovereignty and supremacy of God over all earthly powers and kingdoms. In the biblical context, nations often represent human authority and power structures. The assertion that the LORD is exalted over all nations highlights His ultimate authority and control over the world, transcending any human government or empire. This is consistent with the biblical theme of God's dominion, as seen in passages like Psalm 47:8, which states, "God reigns over the nations; God is seated on His holy throne." Historically, this would have been a powerful reminder to Israel, surrounded by powerful empires like Egypt, Assyria, and Babylon, that their God was greater than any earthly ruler. It also foreshadows the New Testament revelation of Jesus Christ as King of Kings and Lord of Lords (Revelation 19:16), who will ultimately establish His reign over all nations.

His glory above the heavens
This phrase speaks to the transcendence and majesty of God, whose glory surpasses even the vastness of the heavens. In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the heavens were often seen as the realm of the divine, a place of ultimate power and mystery. By stating that God's glory is above the heavens, the psalmist underscores the idea that God's majesty and splendor are beyond human comprehension and the natural world. This aligns with other scriptural affirmations of God's incomprehensible greatness, such as Isaiah 55:9, "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts." Theologically, this points to the concept of God's transcendence, a key attribute that distinguishes Him from His creation. It also reflects the New Testament revelation of Christ's divine nature, as seen in Colossians 1:16-17, where Christ is described as the one through whom all things were created and who holds all things together, further affirming His preeminence and glory.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal existence and faithfulness to His people.

2. Nations
Refers to all the peoples and countries of the world, highlighting God's sovereignty over all human affairs.

3. Heavens
The skies or the celestial realm, symbolizing the vastness and majesty of God's creation.
Teaching Points
God's Sovereignty
Recognize that God is sovereign over all nations and rulers. This truth should bring comfort and assurance, especially in times of political or social unrest.

Worship and Reverence
Since God's glory is above the heavens, our response should be one of worship and reverence. We are called to honor Him in our daily lives.

Global Perspective
Understanding that God is exalted over all nations encourages us to have a global perspective in our prayers and mission work, knowing that His authority extends to every corner of the earth.

Humility Before God
Acknowledge our place before an exalted God. This should lead us to humility, recognizing that our achievements and status are insignificant compared to His glory.

Hope in God's Reign
In a world that often seems chaotic, we can find hope in the truth that God reigns supreme. His plans and purposes will ultimately prevail.(4) Comp. Psalm 8:1, &c

Verse 4. - The Lord is high above all nations. As being "the great King over all the earth" (Psalm 47:2). And his glory above the heavens. "The heaven, and heaven of heavens, cannot contain him" (2 Chronicles 6:18). It is a "humbling of himself" to "behold the things that are in heaven and earth" (see ver. 6).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The LORD
יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

is exalted
רָ֖ם (rām)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 7311: To be high actively, to rise, raise

over
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the nations,
גּוֹיִ֥ם ׀ (gō·w·yim)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts

His glory
כְּבוֹדֽוֹ׃ (kə·ḇō·w·ḏōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3519: Weight, splendor, copiousness

above
עַ֖ל (‘al)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the heavens.
הַשָּׁמַ֣יִם (haš·šā·ma·yim)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 8064: Heaven, sky


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