New International Version He subdued nations under us, peoples under our feet. New Living Translation He subdues the nations before us, putting our enemies beneath our feet. English Standard Version He subdued peoples under us, and nations under our feet. Berean Standard Bible He subdues nations beneath us, and peoples under our feet. Berean Literal Bible He turns back the peoples under us, and the nations under our feet. King James Bible He shall subdue the people under us, and the nations under our feet. New King James Version He will subdue the peoples under us, And the nations under our feet. New American Standard Bible He subdues peoples under us And nations under our feet. NASB 1995 He subdues peoples under us And nations under our feet. NASB 1977 He subdues peoples under us, And nations under our feet. Legacy Standard Bible He subdues peoples under us And nations under our feet. Amplified Bible He subdues peoples under us And nations under our feet. Berean Annotated Bible He subdues nations beneath us, and peoples under our feet. Christian Standard Bible He subdues peoples under us and nations under our feet. Holman Christian Standard Bible He subdues peoples under us and nations under our feet. American Standard Version He subdueth peoples under us, And nations under our feet. Contemporary English Version God has put every nation under our power, English Revised Version He shall subdue the peoples under us, and the nations under our feet. GOD'S WORD® Translation He brings people under our authority and [puts] nations under our feet. Good News Translation He gave us victory over the peoples; he made us rule over the nations. International Standard Version He subdued peoples under us, and nations under our feet. NET Bible He subdued nations beneath us and countries under our feet. New Heart English Bible He subdues nations under us, and peoples under our feet. Webster's Bible Translation He shall subdue the people under us, and the nations under our feet. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHe subdues nations beneath us, and peoples under our feet. World English Bible He subdues nations under us, and peoples under our feet. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHe leads peoples under us, and nations under our feet. Berean Literal Bible He turns back the peoples under us, and the nations under our feet. Young's Literal Translation He leadeth peoples under us, and nations under our feet. Smith's Literal Translation He will speak the peoples under us, and the nations under our feet. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe hath subdued the people under us; and the nations under our feet. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Who made people subject to us, nations under our feet, New Revised Standard Version He subdued peoples under us, and nations under our feet. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor he has subdued the Gentiles under us, and the nations under our feet. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated For he has subdued for us the nations under us, and the peoples under our feet. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917He subdueth peoples under us, And nations under our feet. Brenton Septuagint Translation He has subdued the peoples under us, and the nations under our feet. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Clap Your Hands, All You Peoples…2How awesome is the LORD Most High, the great King over all the earth! 3He subdues nations beneath us, and peoples under our feet. 4He chooses our inheritance for us, the pride of Jacob, whom He loves. Selah… Cross References He subdues nations beneath us, Psalm 144:2 He is my steadfast love and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer. He is my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me. Psalm 18:47 the God who avenges me and subdues nations beneath me, 2 Samuel 22:48 the God who avenges me and brings down nations beneath me, and peoples under our feet. Psalm 8:6 You made him ruler of the works of Your hands; You have placed everything under his feet: 1 Corinthians 15:27 For “God has put everything under His feet.” Now when it says that everything has been put under Him, this clearly does not include the One who put everything under Him. Psalm 110:1 A Psalm of David. The LORD said to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.” Psalm 18:39 You have armed me with strength for battle; You have subdued my foes beneath me. Psalm 2:8-9 Ask Me, and I will make the nations Your inheritance, the ends of the earth Your possession. / You will break them with an iron scepter; You will shatter them like pottery.” Psalm 149:6-9 May the high praises of God be in their mouths, and a double-edged sword in their hands, / to inflict vengeance on the nations and punishment on the peoples, / to bind their kings with chains and their nobles with shackles of iron, … Deuteronomy 7:24 He will hand their kings over to you, and you will wipe out their names from under heaven. No one will be able to stand against you; you will annihilate them. Joshua 10:24-25 When they had brought the kings to Joshua, he summoned all the men of Israel and said to the army commanders who had accompanied him, “Come here and put your feet on the necks of these kings.” So the commanders came forward and put their feet on their necks. / “Do not be afraid or discouraged,” Joshua said. “Be strong and courageous, for the LORD will do this to all the enemies you fight.” Isaiah 45:1 This is what the LORD says to Cyrus His anointed, whose right hand I have grasped to subdue nations before him, to disarm kings, to open the doors before him, so that the gates will not be shut: Isaiah 49:23 Kings will be your foster fathers, and their queens your nursing mothers. They will bow to you facedown and lick the dust at your feet. Then you will know that I am the LORD; those who hope in Me will never be put to shame.” Isaiah 60:12 For the nation or kingdom that will not serve you will perish; it will be utterly destroyed. Daniel 7:27 Then the sovereignty, dominion, and greatness of the kingdoms under all of heaven will be given to the people, the saints of the Most High. His kingdom will be an everlasting kingdom, and all rulers will serve and obey Him.’ Romans 16:20 The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Treasury of Scripture He shall subdue the people under us, and the nations under our feet. subdue Psalm 18:47 It is God that avengeth me, and subdueth the people under me. Psalm 81:14 I should soon have subdued their enemies, and turned my hand against their adversaries. Deuteronomy 33:29 Happy art thou, O Israel: who is like unto thee, O people saved by the LORD, the shield of thy help, and who is the sword of thy excellency! and thine enemies shall be found liars unto thee; and thou shalt tread upon their high places. out feet Psalm 110:1 A Psalm of David. The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool. Joshua 10:24,25 And it came to pass, when they brought out those kings unto Joshua, that Joshua called for all the men of Israel, and said unto the captains of the men of war which went with him, Come near, put your feet upon the necks of these kings. And they came near, and put their feet upon the necks of them… 1 Corinthians 15:25 For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet. Jump to Previous Feet Leadeth Nations Peoples Subdue Subdued Subdues SubduethJump to Next Feet Leadeth Nations Peoples Subdue Subdued Subdues SubduethPsalm 47 1. The nations are exhorted cheerfully to entertain the kingdom of Christ.He subdues nations beneath us, God gave Israel victory over hostile peoples as He established them in the land promised to Abraham’s descendants. From the conquest under Joshua to later deliverances during the period of the judges and the reigns of David and Solomon, Israel’s security depended on the Lord’s power rather than military strength alone. The words also affirm God’s rule over every kingdom and nation. Psa 144:2 He is my steadfast love and my fortress, my stronghold… and peoples under our feet. The image portrays decisive defeat, like the ancient practice of a victorious king placing his foot upon a conquered enemy. God had promised to restrain Israel’s enemies and establish David’s kingdom. Ultimately, all rebellion against God will be brought under the reign of Christ, whose victory over sin, death, and every opposing power is complete. Psa 8:6 You made him ruler of the works of Your hands;… Persons / Places / Events 1. God- The central figure in this verse, God is depicted as the sovereign ruler who subdues nations and peoples. 2. Nations - Refers to the various groups and countries that God brings under His control. 3. Peoples - Represents the individuals within those nations who are also subdued by God's power. 4. Israel - The implied audience and beneficiaries of God's actions, representing God's chosen people. 5. Psalmist - The author of the psalm, traditionally attributed to the sons of Korah, who expresses praise for God's sovereignty. Teaching Points God's SovereigntyRecognize that God is in control of all nations and peoples. His authority is supreme, and He orchestrates events according to His divine plan. Victory in God Understand that true victory comes from God. As believers, we can trust in His power to overcome obstacles and adversaries in our lives. Spiritual Warfare Acknowledge that the subduing of nations is not just a physical act but also a spiritual reality. God empowers us to overcome spiritual battles. Trust in God's Plan Have faith in God's timing and methods. Even when circumstances seem overwhelming, God is working to bring about His purposes. Unity in Christ Embrace the unity we have in Christ, as He has brought all things under His authority, uniting us as one body in Him. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 47:3?2. How does Psalm 47:3 demonstrate God's sovereignty over nations today? 3. What does "subdue peoples" in Psalm 47:3 reveal about God's power? 4. How can we apply God's authority in Psalm 47:3 to our daily lives? 5. Which other scriptures affirm God's control over nations like Psalm 47:3? 6. How should believers respond to God's dominion as described in Psalm 47:3? 7. How does Psalm 47:3 reflect God's sovereignty over nations? 8. What historical context supports the message of Psalm 47:3? 9. How does Psalm 47:3 align with archaeological evidence of ancient conquests? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 47? (3, 4) Shall subdue . . . shall choose.--Rather, subdues, chooses, indicating a continued manifestation of the Divine favour. (3) Our inheritance.--The LXX. read, "his inheritance," suggesting that originally the passage may have run, He chooses us for His inheritance, an even commoner thought in the Hebrew mind than that of the present text, that Jehovah chose Canaan as an inheritance for Israel. Verse 3. - He shall subdue the people under us; rather, he subdues, or hath subdued, peoples under us. The reference is to recent victories (comp. Psalm 18:47). And the nations (rather, and nations) under our feet. David subdued all the nations between the river of Egypt and the Euphrates, and left the inheritance of this kingdom, or rather empire, to Solomon (1 Kings 4:21). Psalm 47:3 celebrates God’s sovereign, active rule. He alone brings nations low and places resistant peoples under the feet of those who belong to Him. Historically, that meant real battlefield victories for Israel; prophetically, it points to Christ’s final conquest and the believer’s share in His authority. Because the Lord subdues and secures, His people can worship with confidence, live boldly, and anticipate the day when every knee bows to the King of kings.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He subduesיַדְבֵּ֣ר (yaḏ·bêr) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue nations עַמִּ֣ים (‘am·mîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock beneath us, תַּחְתֵּ֑ינוּ (taḥ·tê·nū) Preposition | first person common plural Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of and peoples וּ֝לְאֻמִּ֗ים (ū·lə·’um·mîm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3816: A community under תַּ֣חַת (ta·ḥaṯ) Preposition Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of our feet. רַגְלֵֽינוּ׃ (raḡ·lê·nū) Noun - fdc | first person common plural Strong's 7272: A foot, a step, the pudenda Additonal Resources Psalm 47:3 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 47:3 Bible Gateway Psalm 47:3 Bible.com Psalm 47:3 NIV |



