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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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.
19th Century
Anglican
The breath of his mouth. —This is plainly only a synonym for word. (Compare to Isaiah 11:4, where breath of his lips<…
Baptist
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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16th Century
Protestant
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;…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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 …
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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13th Century
Catholic
1. The title is not new. It is to the end. A psalm for David.
In the previous psalm, the psalmist addressed his justification; …
