Psalm 33:6

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 33:6

By the word of the Lord - By the command of God: Genesis 1:3, Genesis 1:6 etc. See the notes at Psalms 33:9.Were the heavens made - That is, the starry heavens; the worlds above us: Genesis 1:1.And all the host of them - All their “armies.” The stars are represented as armies or marshalled hosts, led forth at his command, and under his direction - as armies are led forth in war. See Genesis 2:1; compare the notes at Isaiah 1:9.By the breath of his mouth - By his word or command - as our words... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 33:6

Psalms 33:6. By the word of the Lord were the heavens made Either 1st, By Christ who is often called God’s word, even by the Chaldee paraphrast; as also John 1:1-3, where he is said to be that Word by whom all things were made, declaring more clearly (as is also done in other parts of the New Testament) what is here only obscurely intimated. Or, 2d, By his will or command, as this phrase seems to be explained, Psalms 33:9. And so understood the expression hath a great emphasis in it;... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 33:1-22

Psalms 33:0 Rejoicing in GodIsrael’s musicians and singers are called to unite in joyous praise to God (1-3). He is worthy of people’s praise because of his faithfulness, seen in all his righteous works (4-5); because of his power, seen in creation and in his irresistible word (6-9); and because of his sovereign control, seen in the history of world events (10-12). God, being perfect in knowledge, sees the uselessness of all those achievements in which people put their trust (13-17).Above all,... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 33:6

By the word, &c. Quoted in 2 Peter 3:5 . breath = spirit. Hebrew. ruach. App-9 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 33:6

"By the word of Jehovah were the heavens made,And all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.He gathereth the waters of the sea together as a heap:He layeth up the deeps in storehouses."In these verses, the praiseworthiness of God is based upon, "His being the Creator of the world in the kingdom of Nature."[11]"The heavens ... all the host of them" (Psalms 33:6). These were spoken into existence by God. His simple word was all that was required to bring them into existence."By the breath... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 33:6

6. In "word" and "breath"—or, "spirit," there may be an allusion to the Son (John 1:1) and Holy Spirit. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 33:1-22

Psalms 33This psalm calls the godly to praise Yahweh for His dependable Word and His righteous works, specifically His creative activities in nature and human history. The psalmist also assured the readers that He will be faithful to those who trust in Him."If the purest form of a hymn is praise to God for what He is and does, this is a fine example. The body of the psalm is occupied with the Lord as Creator, Sovereign, Judge and Saviour, while the beginning and end express two elements of... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 33:4-19

2. Reasons to praise the Lord 33:4-19 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 33:6-11

These verses expand the idea that God is reliable (v.4). Psalms 33:6-7 describe creation as coming into existence by the word of God. Psalms 33:8-9 draw a conclusion from these facts, that, since by His word God created the world, everyone should reverence Him. Psalms 33:10-11 depict God’s word as determining what has happened in history since the creation. What the Lord says takes place regardless of the plans of people and nations. His works prevail. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 33:1-22

This is an anonymous Ps. of national deliverance, called forth by some historical occasion which it is now impossible to fix with any certainty. From its central conception of God as the ruler of all the earth and all the nations, it appears to belong to the later prophetic age. The metrical structure is specially regular. The first three and the last three vv. form corresponding groups of 6 lines each, and Psalms 33:4-19 consist of six groups of 4 lines each. The opening call to praise (Psalms... read more

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