Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Come and see what God has done, his awesome deeds for mankind! New Living Translation Come and see what our God has done, what awesome miracles he performs for people! English Standard Version Come and see what God has done: he is awesome in his deeds toward the children of man. Berean Standard Bible Come and see the works of God; how awesome are His deeds toward mankind. King James Bible Come and see the works of God: he is terrible in his doing toward the children of men. New King James Version Come and see the works of God; He is awesome in His doing toward the sons of men. New American Standard Bible Come and see the works of God, Who is awesome in His deeds toward the sons of mankind. NASB 1995 Come and see the works of God, Who is awesome in His deeds toward the sons of men. NASB 1977 Come and see the works of God, Who is awesome in His deeds toward the sons of men. Legacy Standard Bible Come and see the works of God, Who is fearsome in His deeds toward the sons of men. Amplified Bible Come and see the works of God, He is awesome in His deeds toward the children of men. Christian Standard Bible Come and see the wonders of God; his acts for humanity are awe-inspiring. Holman Christian Standard Bible Come and see the wonders of God; His acts for humanity are awe-inspiring. American Standard Version Come, and see the works of God; He is terrible in his doing toward the children of men. Contemporary English Version Come and see the fearsome things our God has done! English Revised Version Come, and see the works of God; he is terrible in his doing toward the children of men. GOD'S WORD® Translation Come and see what God has done- his awe-inspiring deeds for Adam's descendants. Good News Translation Come and see what God has done, his wonderful acts among people. International Standard Version Come and see the awesome works of God on behalf of human beings: Majority Standard Bible Come and see the works of God; how awesome are His deeds toward mankind. NET Bible Come and witness God's exploits! His acts on behalf of people are awesome! New Heart English Bible Come, and see God's deeds--awesome work on behalf of the descendants of Adam. Webster's Bible Translation Come and see the works of God: he is terrible in his doing towards the children of men. World English Bible Come, and see God’s deeds— awesome work on behalf of the children of men. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionCome, and see the works of God, "" Fearful acts toward the sons of men. Young's Literal Translation Come ye, and see the works of God, Fearful acts toward the sons of men. Smith's Literal Translation Come and see ye the works of God: terrible the doing upon the sons of man. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleCome and see the works of God; who is terrible in his counsels over the sons of men. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Come and see the works of God, awesome in deeds before the children of Adam. New Revised Standard Version Come and see what God has done: he is awesome in his deeds among mortals. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThey shall say, Come and see the works of God; for his wonders are great toward the children of men. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they will say, "Come, behold the works of God who multiplies his wonders upon the children of men!" OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Come, and see the works of God; He is terrible in His doing toward the children of men. Brenton Septuagint Translation Come and behold the works of God; he is terrible in his counsels beyond the children of men. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Make a Joyful Noise…4All the earth bows down to You; they sing praise to You; they sing praise to Your name.” Selah 5Come and see the works of God; how awesome are His deeds toward mankind. 6He turned the sea into dry land; they passed through the waters on foot; there we rejoiced in Him.… Cross References Exodus 14:21-22 Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the LORD drove back the sea with a strong east wind that turned it into dry land. So the waters were divided, / and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left. Joshua 3:14-17 So when the people broke camp to cross the Jordan, the priests carried the ark of the covenant ahead of them. / Now the Jordan overflows its banks throughout the harvest season. But as soon as the priests carrying the ark reached the Jordan and their feet touched the water’s edge, / the flowing water stood still. It backed up as far upstream as Adam, a city in the area of Zarethan, while the water flowing toward the Sea of the Arabah (the Salt Sea) was completely cut off. So the people crossed over opposite Jericho. ... Isaiah 66:18 “And I, knowing their deeds and thoughts, am coming to gather all nations and tongues, and they will come and see My glory. Psalm 46:8 Come, see the works of the LORD, who brings devastation upon the earth. Psalm 77:14 You are the God who works wonders; You display Your strength among the peoples. Psalm 105:5 Remember the wonders He has done, His marvels, and the judgments He has pronounced, Psalm 106:22 wondrous works in the land of Ham, and awesome deeds by the Red Sea. Psalm 145:5 the glorious splendor of Your majesty. And I will meditate on Your wondrous works. Deuteronomy 10:21 He is your praise and He is your God, who has done for you these great and awesome wonders that your eyes have seen. Nehemiah 9:10 You performed signs and wonders against Pharaoh, all his officials, and all the people of his land, for You knew they had acted with arrogance against our fathers. You made a name for Yourself that endures to this day. Acts 7:36 He led them out and performed wonders and signs in the land of Egypt, at the Red Sea, and for forty years in the wilderness. Romans 11:33 O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways! Hebrews 11:29 By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as on dry land; but when the Egyptians tried to follow, they were drowned. Revelation 15:3 and they sang the song of God’s servant Moses and of the Lamb: “Great and wonderful are Your works, O Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the nations! John 14:11 Believe Me that I am in the Father and the Father is in Me—or at least believe on account of the works themselves. Treasury of Scripture Come and see the works of God: he is terrible in his doing toward the children of men. Come Psalm 66:16 Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my soul. Psalm 46:8 Come, behold the works of the LORD, what desolations he hath made in the earth. Psalm 111:2 The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein. terrible Psalm 66:3 Say unto God, How terrible art thou in thy works! through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee. Psalm 99:3 Let them praise thy great and terrible name; for it is holy. Ezekiel 1:18 As for their rings, they were so high that they were dreadful; and their rings were full of eyes round about them four. Jump to Previous Acts Awesome Behalf Children Deeds Doings Feared Fearful God's Terrible Towards Work WorksJump to Next Acts Awesome Behalf Children Deeds Doings Feared Fearful God's Terrible Towards Work WorksPsalm 66 1. David exhorts to praise God5. observe his great works 8. to bless him for his gracious benefits 12. He vows for himself reverent service to God 16. He declares God's special goodness to himself Come and see the works of God; This phrase is an invitation to witness the mighty acts of God, reminiscent of the call to observe His power and glory throughout the Scriptures. It echoes the call in Psalm 46:8, "Come, behold the works of the LORD," urging believers to reflect on God's interventions in history. The phrase suggests a communal experience, inviting others to join in recognizing God's sovereignty and power. In the context of ancient Israel, this would include the miraculous events such as the Exodus, where God delivered His people from Egypt, demonstrating His power over nature and nations. how awesome are His deeds toward mankind. Persons / Places / Events 1. GodThe central figure in this verse, God is depicted as the doer of awesome deeds. His works are a testament to His power and majesty. 2. Mankind The recipients of God's deeds. The verse highlights the relationship between God and humanity, emphasizing His actions toward them. 3. The Psalmist While not directly mentioned in this verse, the Psalmist is the one inviting others to witness God's works, serving as a guide to understanding and appreciating God's deeds. Teaching Points Invitation to WitnessThe verse begins with an invitation, "Come and see," encouraging believers to actively seek out and recognize God's works in their lives and the world around them. Recognition of God's Power Acknowledge the "awesome" nature of God's deeds. This recognition should lead to a deeper reverence and awe for God, fostering a heart of worship. God's Relationship with Humanity Reflect on how God's deeds are directed toward mankind, showing His care, involvement, and desire for a relationship with us. Testimony and Evangelism Like the Psalmist, believers are called to share the works of God with others, inviting them to see and experience His power and love. Trust in God's Sovereignty Understanding that God's deeds are awesome and purposeful can strengthen our trust in His plans, even when circumstances are challenging.Verse 5. - Come and see the works of God. Contemplate, i.e., the terrible "works of God," spoken of in ver. 3. See how, to save his people, he has to smite their enemies. Truly, on such occasions, he is terrible in his doing toward the children of men (compare the next verse for an example). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Comeלְכ֣וּ (lə·ḵū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk and see וּ֭רְאוּ (ū·rə·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 7200: To see the works מִפְעֲל֣וֹת (mip̄·‘ă·lō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 4659: A work, something made of God; אֱלֹהִ֑ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative how awesome נוֹרָ֥א (nō·w·rā) Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular construct Strong's 3372: To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten are His deeds עֲ֝לִילָ֗ה (‘ă·lî·lāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5949: An exploit, a performance, an opportunity toward עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against mankind. אָדָֽם׃ (’ā·ḏām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being Links Psalm 66:5 NIVPsalm 66:5 NLT Psalm 66:5 ESV Psalm 66:5 NASB Psalm 66:5 KJV Psalm 66:5 BibleApps.com Psalm 66:5 Biblia Paralela Psalm 66:5 Chinese Bible Psalm 66:5 French Bible Psalm 66:5 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 66:5 Come and see God's deeds-- awesome work (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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