Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Let them know that you, whose name is the LORD— that you alone are the Most High over all the earth. New Living Translation Then they will learn that you alone are called the LORD, that you alone are the Most High, supreme over all the earth. English Standard Version that they may know that you alone, whose name is the LORD, are the Most High over all the earth. Berean Standard Bible May they know that You alone, whose name is the LORD, are Most High over all the earth. King James Bible That men may know that thou, whose name alone is JEHOVAH, art the most high over all the earth. New King James Version That they may know that You, whose name alone is the LORD, Are the Most High over all the earth. New American Standard Bible So that they will know that You alone, whose name is the LORD, Are the Most High over all the earth. NASB 1995 That they may know that You alone, whose name is the LORD, Are the Most High over all the earth. NASB 1977 That they may know that Thou alone, whose name is the LORD, Art the Most High over all the earth. Legacy Standard Bible That they may know that You alone—Your name is Yahweh— Are the Most High over all the earth. Amplified Bible That they may know that You alone, whose name is the LORD, Are the Most High over all the earth. Christian Standard Bible May they know that you alone — whose name is the LORD — are the Most High over the whole earth. Holman Christian Standard Bible May they know that You alone— whose name is Yahweh— are the Most High over all the earth. American Standard Version That they may know that thou alone, whose name is Jehovah, Art the Most High over all the earth. Contemporary English Version Make them realize that you are the LORD Most High, the only ruler of earth! English Revised Version That they may know that thou alone, whose name is JEHOVAH, art the Most High over all the earth. GOD'S WORD® Translation so that they must acknowledge you. Your name is the LORD. You alone are the Most High God of the whole earth. Good News Translation May they know that you alone are the LORD, supreme ruler over all the earth. International Standard Version Then they will know that you alone— whose name is LORD— are the Most High over all the earth. Majority Standard Bible May they know that You alone, whose name is the LORD, are Most High over all the earth. NET Bible Then they will know that you alone are the LORD, the sovereign king over all the earth. New Heart English Bible that they may know that you alone, whose name is the LORD, are the Most High over all the earth. Webster's Bible Translation That men may know that thou, whose name alone is JEHOVAH, art the most high over all the earth. World English Bible that they may know that you alone, whose name is Yahweh, are the Most High over all the earth. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd they know that You—Your Name [is] YHWH—By Yourself [are] the Most High over all the earth! Young's Literal Translation And they know that Thou -- (Thy name is Jehovah -- by Thyself,) Art the Most High over all the earth! Smith's Literal Translation And they shall know that thou, thy name Jehovah alone, the Most High over all the earth. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd let them know that the Lord is thy name: thou alone art the most High over all the earth. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Let them know that your name is LORD, you alone are the Most High over all the earth. New Revised Standard Version Let them know that you alone, whose name is the LORD, are the Most High over all the earth. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThat men may know that thou, whose name alone is the LORD, art the most high over all the earth. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they shall know that your Name is LORD JEHOVAH; you alone are exalted in all the Earth! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917That they may know that it is Thou alone whose name is the LORD, The Most High over all the earth. Brenton Septuagint Translation And let them know that thy name is Lord; that thou alone art Most High over all the earth. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Do Not Be Still, O God…17May they be ever ashamed and terrified; may they perish in disgrace. 18May they know that You alone, whose name is the LORD, are Most High over all the earth. Cross References Exodus 6:3 I appeared to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob as God Almighty, but by My name the LORD I did not make Myself known to them. Isaiah 42:8 I am the LORD; that is My name! I will not yield My glory to another or My praise to idols. Isaiah 45:5-6 I am the LORD, and there is no other; there is no God but Me. I will equip you for battle, though you have not known Me, / so that all may know, from where the sun rises to where it sets, that there is none but Me; I am the LORD, and there is no other. Isaiah 45:18 For thus says the LORD, who created the heavens—He is God; He formed the earth and fashioned it; He established it; He did not create it to be empty, but formed it to be inhabited: “I am the LORD, and there is no other. Isaiah 45:21-22 Speak up and present your case—yes, let them take counsel together. Who foretold this long ago? Who announced it from ancient times? Was it not I, the LORD? There is no other God but Me, a righteous God and Savior; there is none but Me. / Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other. Deuteronomy 4:35 You were shown these things so that you would know that the LORD is God; there is no other besides Him. Deuteronomy 32:39 See now that I am He; there is no God besides Me. I bring death and I give life; I wound and I heal, and there is no one who can deliver from My hand. 1 Kings 8:60 so that all the peoples of the earth may know that the LORD is God. There is no other! 2 Kings 19:19 And now, O LORD our God, please save us from his hand, so that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that You alone, O LORD, are God.” 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. Jeremiah 10:10 But the LORD is the true God; He is the living God and eternal King. The earth quakes at His wrath, and the nations cannot endure His indignation. Zechariah 14:9 On that day the LORD will become King over all the earth—the LORD alone, and His name alone. John 17:3 Now this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent. John 5:44 How can you believe if you accept glory from one another, yet do not seek the glory that comes from the only God? John 8:54 Jesus answered, “If I glorify Myself, My glory means nothing. The One who glorifies Me is My Father, of whom you say, ‘He is our God.’ Treasury of Scripture That men may know that you, whose name alone is JEHOVAH, are the most high over all the earth. that men Psalm 9:16 The LORD is known by the judgment which he executeth: the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. Higgaion. Selah. Psalm 59:13 Consume them in wrath, consume them, that they may not be: and let them know that God ruleth in Jacob unto the ends of the earth. Selah. 1 Kings 18:37 Hear me, O LORD, hear me, that this people may know that thou art the LORD God, and that thou hast turned their heart back again. whose Genesis 22:14 And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovahjireh: as it is said to this day, In the mount of the LORD it shall be seen. Exodus 6:3 And I appeared unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, by the name of God Almighty, but by my name JEHOVAH was I not known to them. Isaiah 42:8 I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images. the most Psalm 92:8 But thou, LORD, art most high for evermore. Isaiah 54:5 For thy Maker is thine husband; the LORD of hosts is his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall he be called. Daniel 4:25,32 That they shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field, and they shall make thee to eat grass as oxen, and they shall wet thee with the dew of heaven, and seven times shall pass over thee, till thou know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will… Jump to Previous Alone Chief Earth Gittith High Korah Musician Psalm ThyselfJump to Next Alone Chief Earth Gittith High Korah Musician Psalm ThyselfPsalm 83 1. A complaint to God of the enemies conspiracies9. A prayer against those who oppress the Church May they know that You alone This phrase emphasizes the exclusivity of God as the one true deity. In the context of ancient Israel, surrounded by polytheistic cultures, this assertion was a declaration of monotheism. The Israelites were often tempted by the gods of neighboring nations, such as Baal and Asherah, but this statement reaffirms the belief in Yahweh as the sole God. This exclusivity is echoed in the Shema, found in Deuteronomy 6:4, which declares, "Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one." whose name is the LORD are Most High over all the earth Persons / Places / Events 1. The Psalmist (Asaph)Asaph is traditionally credited as the author of Psalm 83. He was a prominent Levite singer and seer in David's court, known for his role in leading worship and composing psalms. 2. The LORD (YHWH) The central figure in this verse, the LORD is the covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal, self-existent nature and His relationship with Israel. 3. The Nations While not explicitly mentioned in this verse, the context of Psalm 83 involves a coalition of nations conspiring against Israel, seeking to destroy God's people. 4. Israel The nation of Israel is the target of the surrounding nations' hostility, and the psalm is a plea for God's intervention and vindication. 5. The Earth The scope of God's sovereignty as described in this verse extends over all the earth, highlighting His universal dominion. Teaching Points The Uniqueness of God's NameGod's name, "the LORD" (YHWH), signifies His unique identity and covenant relationship with His people. Understanding and revering His name is crucial for believers. God's Sovereignty Over the Earth Recognizing God as "Most High over all the earth" calls believers to trust in His supreme authority and control over all circumstances, including global events and personal challenges. The Call to Acknowledge God The psalmist's prayer is for all to know and acknowledge God. This challenges believers to live in a way that reflects God's sovereignty and draws others to Him. The Assurance of God's Victory Despite opposition, God's ultimate victory is assured. Believers can find comfort and hope in His promise to protect and vindicate His people.Verse 18. - That men may know; rather, that they may know. There is no "men" in the original. That thou, whose name alone is Jehovah, art the Most High over all the earth (see the comment on ver. 16).
Hebrew May they knowוְֽיֵדְע֗וּ (wə·yê·ḏə·‘ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3045: To know that כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction You אַתָּ֬ה (’at·tāh) Pronoun - second person masculine singular Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you alone, לְבַדֶּ֑ךָ (lə·ḇad·de·ḵā) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 905: Separation, a part of the body, branch of a, tree, bar for, carrying, chief of whose name שִׁמְךָ֣ (šim·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 8034: A name is the LORD, יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel are Most High עֶ֝לְי֗וֹן (‘el·yō·wn) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 5945: An elevation, lofty, as title, the Supreme over עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the earth. הָאָֽרֶץ׃ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land Links Psalm 83:18 NIVPsalm 83:18 NLT Psalm 83:18 ESV Psalm 83:18 NASB Psalm 83:18 KJV Psalm 83:18 BibleApps.com Psalm 83:18 Biblia Paralela Psalm 83:18 Chinese Bible Psalm 83:18 French Bible Psalm 83:18 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 83:18 That they may know that you alone (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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