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Praise him, you heavens of heavens, You waters that are above the heavens.
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The Ancient Worldview
Commentators explain that this verse reflects the ancient Hebrew understanding of the universe. "Heavens of heavens" refers to the highest celestial realms, while the "waters above the heavens" describes the atmospheric moisture or clouds, which they believed were held up by the firmament (Genesis 1:7). This imagery calls the entire known cosmos to praise its Creator.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Praise him, ye heavens of heavens - Referring to the idea that there is one heaven rising above another. See the notes at Psalms 68…
19th Century
Anglican
Heavens of heavens. —See Psalms 68:33, and references.
Before passing downwards to the earth, the invocation pauses to comb…
Baptist
Stored up there for man's use and benefit. You clouds that look black to us, and yet are big with blessings, praise the Lord. See, beloved, how the…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Praise him, you heaven of heavens All the heavens, the airy and starry heavens; and the third heaven, the residence …
We, in this dark and sinful world, know little of the heavenly world of light. But we know that there is a world of blessed angels above us. They a…
