Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version who formed the mountains by your power, having armed yourself with strength, New Living Translation You formed the mountains by your power and armed yourself with mighty strength. English Standard Version the one who by his strength established the mountains, being girded with might; Berean Standard Bible You formed the mountains by Your power, having girded Yourself with might. King James Bible Which by his strength setteth fast the mountains; being girded with power: New King James Version Who established the mountains by His strength, Being clothed with power; New American Standard Bible Who establishes the mountains by His strength, Who is encircled with might; NASB 1995 Who establishes the mountains by His strength, Being girded with might; NASB 1977 Who dost establish the mountains by His strength, Being girded with might; Legacy Standard Bible Who establishes the mountains by His strength, Being girded with might; Amplified Bible Who creates the mountains by His strength, Being clothed with power, Christian Standard Bible You establish the mountains by your power; you are robed with strength. Holman Christian Standard Bible You establish the mountains by Your power, robed with strength. American Standard Version Who by his strength setteth fast the mountains, Being girded about with might; Contemporary English Version You are strong, and your mighty power put the mountains in place. English Revised Version Which by his strength setteth fast the mountains; being girded about with might: GOD'S WORD® Translation the one who set the mountains in place with his strength, the one who is clothed with power, Good News Translation You set the mountains in place by your strength, showing your mighty power. International Standard Version The One who established the mountains by his strength is clothed with omnipotence. Majority Standard Bible You formed the mountains by Your power, having girded Yourself with might. NET Bible You created the mountains by your power, and demonstrated your strength. New Heart English Bible Who by his power forms the mountains, having armed yourself with strength; Webster's Bible Translation Who by his strength setteth fast the mountains; being girded with power: World English Bible By your power, you form the mountains, having armed yourself with strength. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionEstablishing mountains by His power, "" He has been girded with might, Young's Literal Translation Establishing mountains by His power, He hath been girded with might, Smith's Literal Translation Preparing the mountains in his strength; being girded with might: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThou who preparest the mountains by thy strength, being girded with power: Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible You are robed in power, you set up the mountains by your might. New Revised Standard Version By your strength you established the mountains; you are girded with might. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWho settest fast the mountains by his strength, and is mighty in his power; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated He establishes the mountains by his power and is strong in his manliness. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Who by Thy strength settest fast the mountains, Who art girded about with might; Brenton Septuagint Translation who dost establish the mountains in thy strength, being girded about with power; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Praise Awaits You, O God, in Zion…5With awesome deeds of righteousness You answer us, O God of our salvation, the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas. 6You formed the mountains by Your power, having girded Yourself with might. 7You stilled the roaring of the seas, the pounding of their waves, and the tumult of the nations.… Cross References Job 9:8 He alone stretches out the heavens and treads on the waves of the sea. Isaiah 40:12 Who has measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, or marked off the heavens with the span of his hand? Who has held the dust of the earth in a basket, or weighed the mountains on a scale and the hills with a balance? 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. Amos 4:13 For behold, He who forms the mountains, who creates the wind and reveals His thoughts to man, who turns the dawn to darkness and strides on the heights of the earth—the LORD, the God of Hosts, is His name.” Nahum 1:5 The mountains quake before Him, and the hills melt away; the earth trembles at His presence—the world and all its dwellers. Isaiah 51:15 For I am the LORD your God who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar—the LORD of Hosts is His name. Psalm 89:9-10 You rule the raging sea; when its waves mount up, You still them. / You crushed Rahab like a carcass; You scattered Your enemies with Your mighty arm. Psalm 93:4 Above the roar of many waters—the mighty breakers of the sea—the LORD on high is majestic. Psalm 104:5-9 He set the earth on its foundations, never to be moved. / You covered it with the deep like a garment; the waters stood above the mountains. / At Your rebuke the waters fled; at the sound of Your thunder they hurried away— ... 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. Job 38:4-11 Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Tell Me, if you have understanding. / Who fixed its measurements? Surely you know! Or who stretched a measuring line across it? / On what were its foundations set, or who laid its cornerstone, ... Isaiah 44:24 Thus says the LORD, your Redeemer who formed you from the womb: “I am the LORD, who has made all things, who alone stretched out the heavens, who by Myself spread out the earth, Jeremiah 51:15 The LORD made the earth by His power; He established the world by His wisdom and stretched out the heavens by His understanding. 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. Hebrews 1:3 The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. Treasury of Scripture Which by his strength sets fast the mountains; being girded with power: Which Psalm 24:2 For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods. Psalm 119:90 Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: thou hast established the earth, and it abideth. Micah 6:2 Hear ye, O mountains, the LORD'S controversy, and ye strong foundations of the earth: for the LORD hath a controversy with his people, and he will plead with Israel. girded Psalm 93:1 The LORD reigneth, he is clothed with majesty; the LORD is clothed with strength, wherewith he hath girded himself: the world also is stablished, that it cannot be moved. 1 Samuel 2:4 The bows of the mighty men are broken, and they that stumbled are girded with strength. Isaiah 51:9 Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the LORD; awake, as in the ancient days, in the generations of old. Art thou not it that hath cut Rahab, and wounded the dragon? Jump to Previous Armed Established Establishes Establishing Fast Fixed Formed Forms Girded Mountains Power Robed Settest StrengthJump to Next Armed Established Establishes Establishing Fast Fixed Formed Forms Girded Mountains Power Robed Settest StrengthPsalm 65 1. David praises God for his grace4. The blessedness of God's chosen by reason of benefits You formed the mountains The phrase "You formed the mountains" speaks to the creative power of God. The Hebrew word for "formed" is "yatsar," which implies intentionality and craftsmanship. This word is often used in the context of a potter shaping clay, suggesting that the mountains were not just spoken into existence but were carefully and purposefully crafted by God. The mountains, often seen as symbols of strength and stability, reflect God's sovereign power and His ability to shape the natural world according to His will. In the ancient Near Eastern context, mountains were also seen as places where the divine and human realms intersected, further emphasizing God's supreme authority over creation. by Your power having girded Yourself with might Persons / Places / Events 1. GodThe central figure in this verse, God is depicted as the Creator and Sustainer of the universe, demonstrating His power and might. 2. Mountains Symbolic of strength, stability, and permanence, the mountains represent God's creation and His ability to shape and sustain the natural world. 3. Creation The act of forming the mountains is part of the broader account of creation, showcasing God's sovereign power over the earth. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in CreationRecognize that God is the ultimate Creator and Sustainer of all things. The mountains, with their grandeur and stability, are a testament to His sovereign power. The Power of God Reflect on the might of God, who not only formed the mountains but also sustains them. This same power is at work in our lives, providing strength and stability. Trust in God's Strength Just as the mountains stand firm, we can trust in God's strength and might to uphold us in times of trouble. His power is a source of comfort and assurance. Worship the Creator Let the majesty of creation lead us to worship the Creator. The beauty and strength of the mountains should inspire awe and reverence for God. God's Might in Our Lives Consider how God's might is evident in our personal lives. Just as He formed the mountains, He is actively shaping and guiding our paths.(6) Girded.--We see the Divine Architect of the world, girt for his labours in the Oriental fashion (see Note, Psalm 18:32), setting the mountains firm on their bases (comp. Psalm 75:3), the poet evidently thinking at the same time how empires, as well as mountains, owe their stability to God.Verses 6-8. - God having been praised for his moral qualities, is now further eulogized in respect of his doings in nature. The mountains set forth his majesty and permanence (ver. 6); the seas and waves, his power to control and subdue (ver. 7); the outgoings of the morning and evening - sunrise and sunset - his gracious loving kindness (ver. 8). Verse 6. - Which by his strength setteth fast the mountains (comp. Psalm 36:6; Psalm 95:4; Amos 4:13). The mountains are an emblem of God's strength and firmness and fixedness. They stand up in still and silent majesty; they seem as if they could never be moved. He who created them must be girded with power (camp. Psalm 93:1). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew You formedמֵכִ֣ין (mê·ḵîn) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 3559: To be erect the mountains הָרִ֣ים (hā·rîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2022: Mountain, hill, hill country by Your power, בְּכֹח֑וֹ (bə·ḵō·ḥōw) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3581: A small reptile (of unknown species) having girded Yourself נֶ֝אְזָ֗ר (ne’·zār) Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 247: To gird, encompass, equip with might. בִּגְבוּרָֽה׃ (biḡ·ḇū·rāh) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1369: Force, valor, victory Links Psalm 65:6 NIVPsalm 65:6 NLT Psalm 65:6 ESV Psalm 65:6 NASB Psalm 65:6 KJV Psalm 65:6 BibleApps.com Psalm 65:6 Biblia Paralela Psalm 65:6 Chinese Bible Psalm 65:6 French Bible Psalm 65:6 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 65:6 Who by his power forms the mountains (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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