Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version you mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars, New Living Translation mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars, English Standard Version Mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars! 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Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleMountains and all hills, fruitful trees and all cedars, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The mountains and all these hills, trees of fruit and all cedars! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Mountains and all hills, Fruitful trees and all cedars; Brenton Septuagint Translation Mountains, and all hills; fruitful trees, and all cedars: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Praise the LORD From the Heavens!…8lightning and hail, snow and clouds, powerful wind fulfilling His word, 9mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars, 10wild animals and all cattle, crawling creatures and flying birds,… Cross References Genesis 1:11-12 Then God said, “Let the earth bring forth vegetation: seed-bearing plants and fruit trees, each bearing fruit with seed according to its kind.” And it was so. / The earth produced vegetation: seed-bearing plants according to their kinds and trees bearing fruit with seed according to their kinds. And God saw that it was good. Isaiah 55:12 You will indeed go out with joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands. Job 12:7-8 But ask the animals, and they will instruct you; ask the birds of the air, and they will tell you. / Or speak to the earth, and it will teach you; let the fish of the sea inform you. Isaiah 44:23 Sing for joy, O heavens, for the LORD has done this; shout aloud, O depths of the earth. Break forth in song, O mountains, you forests and all your trees. For the LORD has redeemed Jacob, and revealed His glory in Israel. Psalm 96:11-12 Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice; let the sea resound, and all that fills it. / Let the fields exult, and all that is in them. Then all the trees of the forest will sing for joy Psalm 65:12-13 The pastures of the wilderness overflow; the hills are robed with joy. / The pastures are clothed with flocks, and the valleys are decked with grain. They shout in triumph; indeed, they sing. Psalm 104:14 He makes the grass grow for the livestock and provides crops for man to cultivate, bringing forth food from the earth: Isaiah 35:1-2 The wilderness and the dry land will be glad; the desert will rejoice and blossom like a rose. / It will bloom profusely and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon. They will see the glory of the LORD, the splendor of our God. Ezekiel 17:24 Then all the trees of the field will know that I am the LORD. I bring the tall tree down and make the low tree tall. I dry up the green tree and make the withered tree flourish. I, the LORD, have spoken, and I have done it.’” Isaiah 41:19 I will plant cedars in the wilderness, acacias, myrtles, and olive trees. I will set cypresses in the desert, elms and boxwood together, Romans 8:19-22 The creation waits in eager expectation for the revelation of the sons of God. / For the creation was subjected to futility, not by its own will, but because of the One who subjected it, in hope / that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God. ... Matthew 6:28-30 And why do you worry about clothes? Consider how the lilies of the field grow: They do not labor or spin. / Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his glory was adorned like one of these. / If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? Luke 12:27-28 Consider how the lilies grow: They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his glory was adorned like one of these. / If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, how much more will He clothe you, O you of little faith! James 5:7-8 Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains. / You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near. Revelation 5:13 And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!” Treasury of Scripture Mountains, and all hills; fruitful trees, and all cedars: mountains Psalm 65:12,13 They drop upon the pastures of the wilderness: and the little hills rejoice on every side… Psalm 96:11-13 Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof… Psalm 97:4,5 His lightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled… Jump to Previous Cedars Fruit Fruitful Fruit-Trees Heights Hills Mountains Tree TreesJump to Next Cedars Fruit Fruitful Fruit-Trees Heights Hills Mountains Tree TreesPsalm 148 1. The psalmist exhorts the celestial7. The terrestrial 11. And the rational creatures to praise God Mountains and all hills Mountains and hills are often seen in Scripture as symbols of strength, stability, and permanence. They are part of God's creation that reflects His majesty and power. In biblical times, mountains were considered places of divine encounter, as seen in Moses receiving the Law on Mount Sinai (Exodus 19) and Elijah's encounter with God on Mount Horeb (1 Kings 19). The mention of "all hills" emphasizes the inclusivity of creation in praising God, from the grandest peaks to the smallest elevations. This phrase underscores the idea that all of creation, regardless of size or prominence, is called to worship the Creator. Fruit trees and all cedars Persons / Places / Events 1. Mountains and HillsThese are natural formations that often symbolize strength, stability, and the grandeur of God's creation. In biblical times, mountains were seen as places of divine revelation and worship. 2. Fruit Trees These represent productivity and the provision of sustenance. In the Bible, fruit trees often symbolize life, growth, and the blessings of God. 3. Cedars Known for their strength and durability, cedars were highly valued in ancient times for construction and are often used in Scripture to symbolize majesty and endurance. Teaching Points Creation's PraiseAll of creation, from the grandest mountains to the smallest hills, is called to praise God. This reminds us of the universal call to worship and the inherent value of all creation in glorifying the Creator. Symbolism of Trees Fruit trees and cedars symbolize different aspects of God's provision and strength. As believers, we are called to be fruitful in our lives, producing good works and standing firm in our faith like the mighty cedar. God's Sovereignty The inclusion of natural elements in this psalm underscores God's sovereignty over all the earth. Recognizing His control over creation can bring comfort and assurance in our lives. Unity in Worship Just as diverse elements of nature come together in praise, so should the body of Christ, regardless of differences, unite in worshiping God. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 148:9?2. How does Psalm 148:9 inspire us to appreciate God's creation daily? 3. What role do "mountains and all hills" play in praising God? 4. How can we join creation in worship as described in Psalm 148:9? 5. Connect Psalm 148:9 with Genesis 1:31 on creation's goodness. 6. How can acknowledging nature's praise deepen our relationship with God? 7. How does Psalm 148:9 reflect the relationship between nature and divine praise? 8. What is the significance of mountains and hills in Psalm 148:9? 9. How does Psalm 148:9 challenge our understanding of creation's role in worship? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 148? 11. What does the Bible mention about Lebanon? 12. Psalm 133:3 mentions dew from Hermon falling on Zion--does this description align with known geographical and meteorological facts? 13. How literally should we interpret the 'mountains skipping' in Psalm 114:4, and what scientific mechanisms could explain this imagery? 14. (Psalm 14:7) Is there any concrete proof for the promise of salvation 'coming out of Zion,' or is this purely a symbolic statement? What Does Psalm 148:9 Mean Mountains“mountains” (Psalm 148:9a) • Throughout Scripture, towering peaks are pictured as proclaiming God’s greatness simply by standing where He placed them. Psalm 95:4 reminds us, “In His hand are the depths of the earth, and the mountain peaks belong to Him.” • Isaiah 55:12 pushes the picture even further: “The mountains and hills will burst into song before you,” declaring that creation itself worships audibly in God’s ears. • Their permanence, majesty, and immovability shout the steadfastness of their Maker. They do not need voices; their sheer existence praises. and all hills “and all hills” (Psalm 148:9a) • The Spirit moves from great mountains to lesser hills, leaving no elevation out of the choir. Psalm 114:4 shows even small hills “like lambs” leaping in response to God’s presence. • By including hills, the psalm sweeps every landscape feature—grand or modest—into the worship set. As Psalm 121:1 puts it, “I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come?” Even gentle slopes lift our gaze to the Helper behind them. • God is not only Lord of the spectacular; He is Lord of every rise and ridge, each designed to echo His praise. fruit trees “fruit trees” (Psalm 148:9b) • Fruit trees glorify God by fulfilling the purpose given at creation: “Let the earth sprout vegetation…fruit trees bearing fruit according to their kinds” (Genesis 1:11). Their yearly cycles preach faithfulness and provision. • Psalm 1:3 likens the righteous person to such a tree, “yielding its fruit in season,” underlining that productive obedience is praise. • Jesus echoes the theme in John 15:8—“By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit.” Every apple, olive, or fig silently joins the doxology, feeding bodies while directing hearts to the true Gardener. and all cedars “and all cedars” (Psalm 148:9b) • Cedars—towering, aromatic, and rot-resistant—symbolize strength and longevity. Psalm 104:16 says, “The trees of the LORD have their fill, the cedars of Lebanon that He planted,” highlighting God’s direct handiwork. • Their wood lined Solomon’s temple (1 Kings 6:15-18), so each cedar whispers of worship, holiness, and royal splendor. • By naming cedars after fruit trees, the psalm unites the useful with the majestic: every variety of tree, from orchard to forest, exists to exalt the Lord. summary Psalm 148:9 gathers the whole plant-covered earth—soaring mountains, rolling hills, productive orchards, stately cedars—into one resounding anthem. Nothing in creation is exempt from praising its Maker; each part of the landscape fulfills its divinely assigned role, testifying to God’s power, faithfulness, and glory. (9) Mountains, and all hills.--The invocation now alights on the crests of the highest mountains, and passes downward to the lower hills where vegetable life begins.Fruitful trees.--Rather, fruit trees; the fruit-bearing tree being representative of one division of the vegetable world, planted and reared by man, the cedars of the other, which are (Psalm 104:16) of God's own plantation. Verse 9. - Mountains, and all hills. The later psalmists are great admirers of" mountains." Perhaps the fiat and monotonous Babylonian plains led them to appreciate the beauties of a landscape like that of Palestine (comp. Psalm 83:14; Psalm 114:4, 6; Psalm 144:5; Psalm 147:8). Fruitful trees; rather, fruit trees; literally, trees of fruit. The Babylonian palms may have swept across the writer's remembrance; but probably the vine, the olive, and the fig, which were among the chief glories of Palestine, were in his mind principally. And all cedars. Babylonia had had no "cedars." When the exiles returned, the beauty of the cedar broke upon them as a sort of new revelation.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew mountainsהֶהָרִ֥ים (he·hā·rîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2022: Mountain, hill, hill country and all וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every hills, גְּבָע֑וֹת (gə·ḇā·‘ō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 1389: A hillock fruit פְּ֝רִ֗י (pə·rî) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6529: Fruit trees עֵ֥ץ (‘êṣ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6086: Tree, trees, wood and all וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every cedars, אֲרָזִֽים׃ (’ă·rā·zîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 730: A cedar tree Links Psalm 148:9 NIVPsalm 148:9 NLT Psalm 148:9 ESV Psalm 148:9 NASB Psalm 148:9 KJV Psalm 148:9 BibleApps.com Psalm 148:9 Biblia Paralela Psalm 148:9 Chinese Bible Psalm 148:9 French Bible Psalm 148:9 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 148:9 Mountains and all hills (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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