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By the word of Yahweh were the heavens made, All the host of them by the breath of his mouth.

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Creation by Divine Command

Commentators emphasize that the universe was made "by the word of the Lord." This wasn't a difficult or laborious task for God; He simply spoke, and everything, including the innumerable stars, came into being from nothing. This display of effortless, absolute power is presented as a primary reason for our praise and adoration.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 33:6

18th Century

Theologian

By the word of the Lord — By the command of God: Genesis 1:3, Genesis 1:6, and so on. See the notes at Psalm 33:9.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Psalms 33:6

19th Century

Bishop

The breath of his mouth. —This is plainly only a synonym for word. (Compare to Isaiah 11:4, where breath of his lips<…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Psalm 33:6

19th Century

Preacher

By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.

They did not grow out of someth…

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Psalms 33:6

16th Century

Theologian

By the word of Jehovah. That he may stir us up to think more closely of God’s works, he brings before us the creation of the world itself;…

John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 33:6

17th Century

Pastor

By the word of the Lord were the heavens made The aerial and starry heavens, and the heaven of heavens, the third heaven, the seat …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Psalms 33:1–11

17th Century

Minister

Holy joy is the heart and soul of praise, and that is here urged upon the righteous. Thankful praise is the breath and language of holy joy. Religi…

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