Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version who stoops down to look on the heavens and the earth? New Living Translation He stoops to look down on heaven and on earth. English Standard Version who looks far down on the heavens and the earth? Berean Standard Bible He humbles Himself to behold the heavens and the earth. King James Bible Who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven, and in the earth! New King James Version Who humbles Himself to behold The things that are in the heavens and in the earth? New American Standard Bible Who looks far down to The heavens and the earth? NASB 1995 Who humbles Himself to behold The things that are in heaven and in the earth? NASB 1977 Who humbles Himself to behold The things that are in heaven and in the earth? Legacy Standard Bible The One who brings Himself low to see The things in heaven and on the earth? Amplified Bible Who humbles Himself to regard The heavens and the earth? Christian Standard Bible who stoops down to look on the heavens and the earth? Holman Christian Standard Bible who stoops down to look on the heavens and the earth? American Standard Version That humbleth himself to behold The things that are in heaven and in the earth? Contemporary English Version and he looks down to see the heavens and the earth. English Revised Version That humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven and in the earth? GOD'S WORD® Translation He bends down to look at heaven and earth. Good News Translation but he bends down to see the heavens and the earth. International Standard Version yet stooping low to observe the sky and the earth? Majority Standard Bible He humbles Himself to behold the heavens and the earth. NET Bible He bends down to look at the sky and the earth. New Heart English Bible Who stoops down to see in heaven and in the earth? Webster's Bible Translation Who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven, and in the earth! World English Bible who stoops down to see in heaven and in the earth? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHe is humbling [Himself] to look "" On the heavens and on the earth. Young's Literal Translation He is humbling Himself to look On the heavens and on the earth. Smith's Literal Translation To see those being humbled in the heavens and in the earth? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims Bibleand looketh down on the low things in heaven and in earth? Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible looking down on heaven and earth? New Revised Standard Version who looks far down on the heavens and the earth? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleYet who beholds the things that are in the deep, in heaven, and in the earth! Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he sees into the depths in Heaven and in the Earth. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917That looketh down low Upon heaven and upon the earth? Brenton Septuagint Translation and yet looks upon the low things in heaven, and on the earth: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The LORD Exalts the Humble…5Who is like the LORD our God, the One enthroned on high? 6He humbles Himself to behold the heavens and the earth. 7He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the dump… Cross References 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. Philippians 2:6-8 Who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, / but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness. / And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross. Isaiah 66:1-2 This is what the LORD says: “Heaven is My throne, and earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me? Or where will My place of repose be? / Has not My hand made all these things? And so they came into being,” declares the LORD. “This is the one I will esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, who trembles at My word. Luke 1:48-49 For He has looked with favor on the humble state of His servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed. / For the Mighty One has done great things for me. Holy is His name. 1 Kings 8:27 But will God indeed dwell upon the earth? The heavens, even the highest heavens, cannot contain You, much less this temple I have built. Matthew 11:29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 2 Chronicles 6:18 But will God indeed dwell with man upon the earth? The heavens, even the highest heavens, cannot contain You, much less this temple I have built. John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. Job 22:12 Is not God as high as the heavens? Look at the highest stars, how lofty they are! Hebrews 2:9 But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor because He suffered death, so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone. Psalm 138:6 Though the LORD is on high, He attends to the lowly; but the proud He knows from afar. 1 Timothy 6:16 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. 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. John 3:13 No one has ascended into heaven except the One who descended from heaven—the Son of Man. Psalm 8:4 what is man that You are mindful of him, or the son of man that You care for him? Treasury of Scripture Who humbles himself to behold the things that are in heaven, and in the earth! humbleth Psalm 11:4 The LORD is in his holy temple, the LORD'S throne is in heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men. Job 4:18 Behold, he put no trust in his servants; and his angels he charged with folly: Job 15:15 Behold, he putteth no trust in his saints; yea, the heavens are not clean in his sight. in heaven. in the earth Psalm 138:6 Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off. Isaiah 57:15 For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones. Isaiah 66:2 For all those things hath mine hand made, and all those things have been, saith the LORD: but to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word. Jump to Previous Earth Far Heaven Heavens Humbles Humbleth Humbling Low StoopsJump to Next Earth Far Heaven Heavens Humbles Humbleth Humbling Low StoopsPsalm 113 1. An exhortation to praise God for his excellence6. For his mercy He humbles Himself This phrase highlights the concept of divine condescension, where God, despite His supreme majesty and sovereignty, chooses to lower Himself to engage with His creation. This is a profound expression of God's character, emphasizing His willingness to be involved in the affairs of the world. The idea of God humbling Himself is echoed in Philippians 2:7-8, where Christ, though in the form of God, took on human likeness and humbled Himself to the point of death on a cross. This act of humility is central to the Christian understanding of God's nature and His relationship with humanity. to behold the heavens and the earth Persons / Places / Events 1. GodThe central figure in this verse, God is depicted as humbling Himself to observe His creation, both in the heavens and on the earth. This highlights His transcendence and immanence. 2. Heavens and Earth These represent the entirety of creation. The heavens often symbolize the spiritual realm or the universe, while the earth represents the physical world and humanity. Teaching Points God's Transcendence and ImmanenceGod is both above all creation and intimately involved with it. His willingness to humble Himself to observe His creation demonstrates His care and concern for the world. The Humility of God God's humility is a model for us. Just as He humbles Himself to engage with His creation, we are called to humble ourselves in our relationships with others. The Majesty of God Despite His majesty and power, God chooses to engage with the world. This should inspire awe and worship, recognizing that the Creator of the universe is attentive to His creation. God's Attention to Detail God's observation of the heavens and the earth suggests His attention to detail and His involvement in the minutiae of life. This reassures us that no aspect of our lives is too small for His notice.(6) Humbleth himself.--Contrast this condescension with the indifference to human joys and sorrows which heathen deities were said to show.Verse 6. - Who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven, and in the earth. It is a condescension in God to regard even "the things that are in heaven," since the very "heavens are not clean in his sight" (Job 15:15). Much more is it a condescension in him to behold the gross material things of earth. Yet he gives them his constant care and attention, since otherwise they would cease to be. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He humbles Himselfהַֽמַּשְׁפִּילִ֥י (ham·maš·pî·lî) Article | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular construct Strong's 8213: To be or become low, to be abased to behold לִרְא֑וֹת (lir·’ō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 7200: To see the heavens בַּשָּׁמַ֥יִם (baš·šā·ma·yim) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8064: Heaven, sky and the earth. וּבָאָֽרֶץ׃ (ū·ḇā·’ā·reṣ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land Links Psalm 113:6 NIVPsalm 113:6 NLT Psalm 113:6 ESV Psalm 113:6 NASB Psalm 113:6 KJV Psalm 113:6 BibleApps.com Psalm 113:6 Biblia Paralela Psalm 113:6 Chinese Bible Psalm 113:6 French Bible Psalm 113:6 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 113:6 Who stoops down to see in heaven (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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