Psalm 103:19
New International Version
The LORD has established his throne in heaven, and his kingdom rules over all.

New Living Translation
The LORD has made the heavens his throne; from there he rules over everything.

English Standard Version
The LORD has established his throne in the heavens, and his kingdom rules over all.

Berean Standard Bible
The LORD has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all.

King James Bible
The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.

New King James Version
The LORD has established His throne in heaven, And His kingdom rules over all.

New American Standard Bible
The LORD has established His throne in the heavens, And His sovereignty rules over all.

NASB 1995
The LORD has established His throne in the heavens, And His sovereignty rules over all.

NASB 1977
The LORD has established His throne in the heavens; And His sovereignty rules over all.

Legacy Standard Bible
Yahweh has established His throne in the heavens, And His kingdom rules over all.

Amplified Bible
The LORD has established His throne in the heavens, And His sovereignty rules over all [the universe].

Christian Standard Bible
The LORD has established his throne in heaven, and his kingdom rules over all.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The LORD has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all.

American Standard Version
Jehovah hath established his throne in the heavens; And his kingdom ruleth over all.

Contemporary English Version
God has set up his kingdom in heaven, and he rules the whole creation.

English Revised Version
The LORD hath established his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The LORD has set his throne in heaven. His kingdom rules everything.

Good News Translation
The LORD placed his throne in heaven; he is king over all.

International Standard Version
The LORD has established his throne in heaven and his kingdom rules over all.

Majority Standard Bible
The LORD has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all.

NET Bible
The LORD has established his throne in heaven; his kingdom extends over everything.

New Heart English Bible
The LORD has established his throne in the heavens. His kingdom rules over all.

Webster's Bible Translation
The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.

World English Bible
Yahweh has established his throne in the heavens. His kingdom rules over all.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
YHWH has established His throne in the heavens, "" And His kingdom has ruled over all.

Young's Literal Translation
Jehovah in the heavens Hath established His throne, And His kingdom over all hath ruled.

Smith's Literal Translation
Jehovah prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruled over all.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The Lord hath prepared his throne in heaven: and his kingdom shall rule over all.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The Lord has prepared his throne in heaven, and his kingdom will rule over all.

New American Bible
The LORD has set his throne in heaven; his dominion extends over all.

New Revised Standard Version
The LORD has established his throne in the heavens, and his kingdom rules over all.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The LORD has prepared his throne in the heavens, and his kingdom rules over all.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
LORD JEHOVAH establishes his throne in Heaven and his Kingdom is authorized over all.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The LORD hath established His throne in the heavens; And His kingdom ruleth over all.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The Lord has prepared his throne in the heaven; and his kingdom rules over all.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Bless the LORD, O My Soul
18to those who keep His covenant and remember to obey His precepts. 19The LORD has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all. 20Bless the LORD, all His angels mighty in strength who carry out His word, who hearken to the voice of His command.…

Cross References
Daniel 4:35
All the peoples of the earth are counted as nothing, and He does as He pleases with the army of heaven and the peoples of the earth. There is no one who can restrain His hand or say to Him, ‘What have You done?’”

Matthew 28:18
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.

Ephesians 1:20-22
which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms, / far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. / And God put everything under His feet and made Him head over everything for the church,

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.

Isaiah 66:1
This is what the LORD says: “Heaven is My throne, and earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me? Or where will My place of repose be?

1 Chronicles 29:11-12
Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the splendor and the majesty, for everything in heaven and on earth belongs to You. Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom, and You are exalted as head over all. / Both riches and honor come from You, and You are the ruler over all. In Your hands are power and might to exalt and give strength to all.

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.

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.”

Isaiah 40:22
He sits enthroned above the circle of the earth; its dwellers are like grasshoppers. He stretches out the heavens like a curtain, and spreads them out like a tent to dwell in.

Job 42:2
“I know that You can do all things and that no plan of Yours can be thwarted.

Philippians 2:9-11
Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, / that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

1 Timothy 6:15-16
which the blessed and only Sovereign One—the King of kings and Lord of lords—will bring about in His own time. / He alone is immortal and dwells in unapproachable light. No one has ever seen Him, nor can anyone see Him. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen.

Jeremiah 23:24
“Can a man hide in secret places where I cannot see him?” declares the LORD. “Do I not fill the heavens and the earth?” declares the LORD.

Romans 11:36
For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen.

Proverbs 16:4
The LORD has made everything for His purpose—even the wicked for the day of disaster.


Treasury of Scripture

The LORD has prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom rules over all.

prepared

Psalm 2:4
He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision.

Psalm 9:7
But the LORD shall endure for ever: he hath prepared his throne for judgment.

Psalm 11:4
The LORD is in his holy temple, the LORD'S throne is in heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men.

his kingdom

Psalm 47:2
For the LORD most high is terrible; he is a great King over all the earth.

Daniel 4:25,34,35
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…

Ephesians 1:21,22
Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come: …

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Psalm 103
1. An exhortation to bless God for his mercy
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The LORD
The Hebrew word for "LORD" here is "Yahweh," the covenant name of God, which signifies His eternal, self-existent nature. This name is deeply rooted in the history of Israel, representing God's unchanging faithfulness and His personal relationship with His people. Yahweh is the God who revealed Himself to Moses in the burning bush (Exodus 3:14), emphasizing His eternal presence and unchanging nature. In the context of Psalm 103, it reminds us of God's sovereignty and His intimate involvement in the lives of His people.

has established
The Hebrew verb "kun" is used here, meaning to set up, establish, or make firm. This word conveys a sense of permanence and intentionality. It suggests that God's actions are deliberate and unshakeable. In the historical context, this reflects the ancient Near Eastern understanding of kingship, where a king's throne was a symbol of his power and authority. God's establishment of His throne is a declaration of His unassailable rule over all creation.

His throne
The throne is a symbol of authority, power, and governance. In ancient times, a throne represented the seat of a king's rule and judgment. God's throne, however, is not limited to a physical location; it signifies His supreme authority over the universe. The imagery of a throne underscores God's majesty and the reverence due to Him. It is a reminder that God is the ultimate judge and ruler, whose decrees are just and righteous.

in heaven
Heaven, in the Hebrew context, is "shamayim," referring to the skies or the abode of God. It is the realm of divine presence, transcending earthly limitations. The mention of heaven highlights the transcendence and holiness of God, who is above all creation. It also serves as a reminder of the spiritual reality that governs the physical world, encouraging believers to look beyond earthly circumstances to the eternal perspective.

and His kingdom
The term "kingdom" here is "malkuth" in Hebrew, denoting the realm of God's rule and dominion. It encompasses not only the physical universe but also the spiritual realm. God's kingdom is characterized by righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit (Romans 14:17). This phrase invites believers to recognize their place within God's kingdom, living under His rule and participating in His redemptive work.

rules over all
The phrase "rules over all" emphasizes the comprehensive nature of God's sovereignty. The Hebrew word "mashal" means to govern or have dominion. This declaration affirms that there is no part of creation outside God's control. Historically, this would have been a powerful statement against the polytheistic beliefs of surrounding nations, asserting the supremacy of Yahweh over all other gods. For believers, it is a source of comfort and assurance, knowing that God's providential care extends to every aspect of life.

(19) Prepared.--Rather, established.

Verse 19. - The Lord hath prepared (or, established) his throne in the heavens. In conclusion, the incomparable majesty of God is set before us, in contrast with the feebleness of man, and he is put forward as the one and only fit Object of worship, alike to the spiritual (vers. 20, 21) and the material creation (ver. 22a), as well as to the psalmist himself (ver. 22b). Seated on his everlasting throne, he challenges the adoration of the whole universe. And his kingdom ruleth over all (comp. Psalm 47:2; Daniel 4:34, 35).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The LORD
יְֽהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

has established
הֵכִ֣ין (hê·ḵîn)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3559: To be erect

His throne
כִּסְא֑וֹ (kis·’ōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3678: Seat of honor, throne

in heaven,
בַּ֭שָּׁמַיִם (baš·šā·ma·yim)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 8064: Heaven, sky

and His kingdom
וּ֝מַלְכוּת֗וֹ (ū·mal·ḵū·ṯōw)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4438: Royalty, royal power, reign, kingdom

rules
מָשָֽׁלָה׃ (mā·šā·lāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 4910: To rule, have dominion, reign

over all.
בַּכֹּ֥ל (bak·kōl)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every


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