Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version For he spoke, and it came to be; he commanded, and it stood firm. New Living Translation For when he spoke, the world began! It appeared at his command. English Standard Version For he spoke, and it came to be; he commanded, and it stood firm. Berean Standard Bible For He spoke, and it came to be; He commanded, and it stood firm. King James Bible For he spake, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast. New King James Version For He spoke, and it was done; He commanded, and it stood fast. New American Standard Bible For He spoke, and it was done; He commanded, and it stood firm. NASB 1995 For He spoke, and it was done; He commanded, and it stood fast. NASB 1977 For He spoke, and it was done; He commanded, and it stood fast. Legacy Standard Bible For He spoke, and it was; He commanded, and it stood. Amplified Bible For He spoke, and it was done; He commanded, and it stood fast. Christian Standard Bible For he spoke, and it came into being; he commanded, and it came into existence. Holman Christian Standard Bible For He spoke, and it came into being; He commanded, and it came into existence. American Standard Version For he spake, and it was done; He commanded, and it stood fast. Contemporary English Version As soon as he spoke the world was created; at his command, the earth was formed. English Revised Version For he spake, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast. GOD'S WORD® Translation He spoke, and it came into being. He gave the order, and there it stood. Good News Translation When he spoke, the world was created; at his command everything appeared. International Standard Version because he spoke and it came to be, because he commanded, it stood firm. Majority Standard Bible For He spoke, and it came to be; He commanded, and it stood firm. NET Bible For he spoke, and it came into existence, he issued the decree, and it stood firm. New Heart English Bible For he spoke, and it was done. He commanded, and it stood firm. Webster's Bible Translation For he spoke, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast. World English Bible For he spoke, and it was done. He commanded, and it stood firm. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor He has spoken, and it is, "" He has commanded, and it stands. Young's Literal Translation For He hath said, and it is, He hath commanded, and it standeth. Smith's Literal Translation For he said, and it shall be; he commanded, and it will stand. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor he spoke and they were made: he commanded and they were created. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible For he spoke, and it came to be, commanded, and it stood in place. New Revised Standard Version For he spoke, and it came to be; he commanded, and it stood firm. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor he spoke, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because he spoke and they existed; he commanded and it was established. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For He spoke, and it was; He commanded, and it stood. Brenton Septuagint Translation For he spoke, and they were made; he commanded, and they were created. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Praise to the Creator…8Let all the earth fear the LORD; let all the people of the world revere Him. 9For He spoke, and it came to be; He commanded, and it stood firm. 10The LORD frustrates the plans of the nations; He thwarts the devices of the peoples.… Cross References Genesis 1:3 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. Hebrews 11:3 By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible. John 1:1-3 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. / He was with God in the beginning. / Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made. Colossians 1:16 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. Isaiah 55:11 so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it. 2 Peter 3:5 But they deliberately overlook the fact that long ago by God’s word the heavens existed and the earth was formed out of water and by water, Psalm 148:5 Let them praise the name of the LORD, for He gave the command and they were created. Revelation 4:11 “Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things; by Your will they exist and were created.” Job 37:5 God thunders wondrously with His voice; He does great things we cannot comprehend. Isaiah 45:12 It is I who made the earth and created man upon it. It was My hands that stretched out the heavens, and I ordained all their host. Jeremiah 10:12 The LORD made the earth by His power; He established the world by His wisdom and stretched out the heavens by His understanding. 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. Romans 4:17 As it is written: “I have made you a father of many nations.” He is our father in the presence of God, in whom he believed, the God who gives life to the dead and calls into being what does not yet exist. 1 Corinthians 8:6 yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we exist. And there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we exist. Psalm 104:30 When You send Your Spirit, they are created, and You renew the face of the earth. Treasury of Scripture For he spoke, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast. For Psalm 33:6 By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth. Psalm 148:5,6 Let them praise the name of the LORD: for he commanded, and they were created… Genesis 1:3 And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. and it stood Psalm 93:5 Thy testimonies are very sure: holiness becometh thine house, O LORD, for ever. Psalm 119:90,91 Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: thou hast established the earth, and it abideth… Colossians 1:16,17 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: … Jump to Previous Commanded Fast Firm Fixed Forth Order Standeth Stood WordJump to Next Commanded Fast Firm Fixed Forth Order Standeth Stood WordPsalm 33 1. God is to be praised for his goodness6. for his power 12. and for his providence 20. Confidence is to be placed in God For He spoke This phrase highlights the power and authority of God's word. In the creation narrative of Genesis 1, God speaks the universe into existence, demonstrating His sovereign power. The act of speaking signifies divine authority and intentionality, as seen in other scriptures like John 1:1-3, where the Word is identified with Christ, emphasizing the creative power of God's spoken word. This reflects the belief in the inerrancy and efficacy of Scripture, as God's word accomplishes what it intends (Isaiah 55:11). and it came to be He commanded and it stood firm Persons / Places / Events 1. God (Yahweh)The central figure in this verse, God is depicted as the Creator whose word is powerful and effective. 2. Creation The event referenced here is the act of creation, where God spoke the universe into existence. 3. The Psalmist The author of Psalm 33, traditionally believed to be David, who is expressing awe at God's creative power. Teaching Points The Power of God's WordGod's word is not just informative but creative and authoritative. When He speaks, things happen. This should inspire trust in His promises and commands. Faith in God's Sovereignty Understanding that God’s word is powerful should lead us to a deeper faith in His sovereignty over creation and our lives. The Stability of God's Creation The phrase "it stood firm" indicates the reliability and order of God's creation. This can be a source of comfort and assurance in a chaotic world. The Call to Worship Recognizing God's creative power should lead us to worship Him with reverence and awe, acknowledging His majesty and authority. Living by God's Word Just as creation responds to God's command, we are called to live in obedience to His word, trusting in its power and truth.Verse 9. - For he spake, and it was done; rather, and it was; the thing of which he spake at once existed. See the passage of Genesis which Longinus thought so striking an instance of the sublime, "And God said, Let there be light; and there was light" (Genesis 1:8). He commanded, and it stood fast; literally, and it stood. God's lightest word, once uttered, is a standing law, to which nature absolutely conforms, and man ought to conform (comp. Psalm 119:90, 91). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Forכִּ֤י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction He ה֣וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are spoke, אָמַ֣ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say and it came to be; וַיֶּ֑הִי (way·ye·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be He הֽוּא־ (hū-) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are commanded, צִ֝וָּ֗ה (ṣiw·wāh) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order and it stood fast. וַֽיַּעֲמֹֽד׃ (way·ya·‘ă·mōḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations Links Psalm 33:9 NIVPsalm 33:9 NLT Psalm 33:9 ESV Psalm 33:9 NASB Psalm 33:9 KJV Psalm 33:9 BibleApps.com Psalm 33:9 Biblia Paralela Psalm 33:9 Chinese Bible Psalm 33:9 French Bible Psalm 33:9 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 33:9 For he spoke and it was done (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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