New International VersionBe exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.
New Living TranslationBe exalted, O God, above the highest heavens. May your glory shine over all the earth.
English Standard VersionBe exalted, O God, above the heavens! Let your glory be over all the earth!
Berean Standard BibleBe exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.
King James BibleBe thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: and thy glory above all the earth;
New King James VersionBe exalted, O God, above the heavens, And Your glory above all the earth;
New American Standard BibleBe exalted above the heavens, God, And may Your glory be above all the earth.
NASB 1995Be exalted, O God, above the heavens, And Your glory above all the earth.
NASB 1977Be exalted, O God, above the heavens, And Thy glory above all the earth.
Legacy Standard BibleBe exalted above the heavens, O God, And Your glory above all the earth.
Amplified BibleBe exalted [in majesty], O God, above the heavens, And Your glory above all the earth.
Christian Standard BibleGod, be exalted above the heavens, and let your glory be over the whole earth.
Holman Christian Standard BibleGod, be exalted above the heavens, and let Your glory be over the whole earth.
American Standard VersionBe thou exalted, O God, above the heavens, And thy glory above all the earth.
Contemporary English VersionOur God, may you be honored above the heavens; may your glory be seen everywhere on earth.
English Revised VersionBe thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: and thy glory above all the earth.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationMay you be honored above the heavens, O God. Let your glory extend over the whole earth.
Good News TranslationShow your greatness in the sky, O God, and your glory over all the earth.
International Standard VersionMay you be exalted above the heavens, God, and your glory be over all the earth.
NET BibleRise up above the sky, O God! May your splendor cover the whole earth!
New Heart English BibleBe exalted, God, above the heavens. Let your glory be over all the earth.
Webster's Bible TranslationBe thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: and thy glory above all the earth; Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBe exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.
World English BibleBe exalted, God, above the heavens! Let your glory be over all the earth. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBe exalted above the heavens, O God, "" And Your glory above all the earth.
Young's Literal Translation Be Thou exalted above the heavens, O God, And above all the earth Thy honour.
Smith's Literal TranslationBe thou exalted above the heavens, O God: and over all the earth, thy glory; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBe thou exalted, O God, above the heavens, and thy glory over all the earth:
Catholic Public Domain VersionBe exalted, O God, beyond the heavens, and your glory, beyond all the earth,
New American Bible
Appear on high over the heavens, God; your glory above all the earth.
New Revised Standard Version
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens, and let your glory be over all the earth.Translations from Aramaic Lamsa Bible
Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens, and thy glory above all the earth,
Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Be lifted up above Heaven, oh God, and let your honor be above all the earth!OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917
Be Thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; And Thy glory be above all the earth.
Brenton Septuagint Translation
Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; and thy glory above all the earth.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Israel's Kingdom Blessing… 4For Your loving devotion extends beyond the heavens, and Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds. 5Be exalted,O God,abovethe heavens;may Your glorycoverallthe earth.6Respond and save us with Your right hand, that Your beloved may be delivered.…
Cross References Psalm 57:11Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.
Psalm 113:4The LORD is exalted over all the nations, His glory above the heavens.
Psalm 97:9For You, O LORD, are Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods.
Psalm 113:5Who is like the LORD our God, the One enthroned on high?
Psalm 8:1For the choirmaster. According to Gittith. A Psalm of David. O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth! You have set Your glory above the heavens.
Isaiah 6:3And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.”
Habakkuk 3:3God came from Teman, and the Holy One from Mount Paran. Selah His glory covered the heavens, and His praise filled the earth.
Psalm 72:19And blessed be His glorious name forever; may all the earth be filled with His glory. Amen and amen.
Psalm 148:13Let them praise the name of the LORD, for His name alone is exalted; His splendor is above the earth and the heavens.
Isaiah 12:4and on that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD; proclaim His name! Make His works known among the peoples; declare that His name is exalted.
Ephesians 1:20-21which 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.
Philippians 2:9-11Therefore 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.
Revelation 5:12-13In a loud voice they were saying: “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing!” / And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!”
Luke 2:14“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!”
John 12:28Father, glorify Your name!” Then a voice came from heaven: “I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.”
Treasury of Scripture Be you exalted, O God, above the heavens: and your glory above all the earth; be thou Psalm 8:1 To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm of David. O LORD our Lord, how excellentis thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens. Psalm 21:13 Be thou exalted, LORD, in thine own strength:so will we sing and praise thy power. Psalm 57:5,11 Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens;let thy glorybe above all the earth… thy glory Psalm 72:19 And blessedbe his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filledwith his glory; Amen, and Amen. Isaiah 6:3 And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy,is the LORD of hosts: the whole earthis full of his glory. Matthew 6:9,10,13 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name… Jump to Previous EarthExaltedGloryHeavensHigherHonourLiftedJump to Next EarthExaltedGloryHeavensHigherHonourLiftedPsalm 108 1.David encourages himself to praise God5.He prays for God's assistance according to his promise11.His confidence in God's helpBe exalted, O God, above the heavens;This phrase calls for the elevation of God to the highest place of honor and reverence. The heavens, in biblical terms, often refer to the sky or the celestial realm, which is considered the highest physical point. This reflects the belief in God's supreme authority and sovereignty over all creation. The call for God to be exalted above the heavens signifies His transcendence and majesty, surpassing all earthly and heavenly realms. This echoes other scriptures such as Psalm 57:5 and Psalm 113:4, which similarly emphasize God's exalted status. Theologically, it underscores the belief in God's omnipotence and His rightful place as the ultimate ruler of the universe. may Your glory cover all the earth.
This phrase expresses a desire for God's glory, His manifest presence and divine attributes, to be recognized and experienced throughout the entire world. The concept of God's glory covering the earth is reminiscent of the prophetic vision inHabakkuk 2:14, which speaks of the earth being filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord. It reflects the hope for a future time when God's presence and righteousness will be universally acknowledged. Culturally, this reflects the ancient Near Eastern understanding of a deity's power being demonstrated through their influence over the land. In a typological sense, this can be seen as a foreshadowing of the coming of Jesus Christ, whose life and ministry revealed God's glory to humanity, and whose return is anticipated to fulfill this vision completely. Persons / Places / Events 1. GodThe central figure in this verse, God is the one being exalted. The psalmist calls for God's glory to be recognized universally. 2. HeavensRepresents the highest realms of creation, symbolizing the vastness and majesty of God's domain. 3. EarthThe physical world, which is to be filled with God's glory, indicating the psalmist's desire for God's presence to be acknowledged everywhere. 4. DavidTraditionally attributed as the author of this psalm, David is expressing a deep desire for God's glory to be recognized universally. 5. IsraelWhile not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of the psalm reflects the national and spiritual aspirations of Israel for God's glory to be known. Teaching Points Exaltation of GodWe are called to lift God's name above all else in our lives, recognizing His supreme authority and majesty. Universal Recognition of God's GloryOur prayers and actions should aim to make God's glory known throughout the earth, influencing every sphere of life. Personal Worship and PraiseLike the psalmist, we should cultivate a heart of worship that seeks to exalt God in every circumstance. Mission and EvangelismThe desire for God's glory to cover the earth motivates us to share the Gospel, so others may also recognize and worship Him. Reflection of God's GloryAs believers, we are called to reflect God's glory in our character and actions, serving as a testament to His presence in the world. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 108
If Psalm 108 is partly repeated from Psalms 57 and 60, does this raise doubts about its originality or authorship (Psalm 108)?
What is the meaning of 'King of Glory'?
What are the key themes in the Psalms of David?
Is joy to the world and heaven's nature singing?Verse 5. - Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: and thy glory above all the earth. Absolutely identical with Psalm 57:11.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew Be exalted,ר֣וּמָה(rū·māh)Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 7311:To be high actively, to rise, raiseO God,אֱלֹהִ֑ים(’ĕ·lō·hîm)Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 430:gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlativeaboveעַל־(‘al-)Preposition
Strong's 5921:Above, over, upon, againstthe heavens,שָׁמַ֣יִם(šā·ma·yim)Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 8064:Heaven, skyand let Your gloryכְּבוֹדֶֽךָ׃(kə·ḇō·w·ḏe·ḵā)Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 3519:Weight, splendor, copiousnesscoverוְעַ֖ל(wə·‘al)Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 5921:Above, over, upon, againstthe earth.הָאָ֣רֶץ(hā·’ā·reṣ)Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776:Earth, land
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