Psalm 147:15

Translations

Modern

He sends forth His command to the earth; His word runs swiftly.

Traditional

He sendeth forth his commandment upon earth: his word runneth very swiftly.

Literal

The One sending forth His utterance to the earth, how swiftly His word runs!

Latin

Qui emittit eloquium suum terræ: velociter currit sermo ejus.

Original

Hebrew

English

He sends forth His command to the earth; His word runs swiftly.

Notes

Psalms 147:15–18

Simply by speaking his command, the Lord can change the season from harsh winter to refreshing spring (see Psalms 147:8; 148:5–6).

Psalms 147:1–20

The psalmist calls for the Lord to be praised for restoring and blessing Zion, caring for the poor, displaying his power over nature, and revealing himself to his people.

Psalms 146:1–150:6

The Psalter ends with five hallelujah psalms, so named because each begins and ends with Praise the LORD! (Hebrew haleluyah).

Related verses

Job 37:12
They swirl about, whirling at His direction, accomplishing all that He commands over the face of all the earth.
Psalm 107:20
He sent forth His word and healed them; He rescued them from the Pit.
Job 34:29
But when He remains silent, who can condemn Him? When He hides His face, who can see Him? Yet He watches over both man and nation,
Matthew 8:8–9
The centurion answered, “Lord, I am not worthy to have You come under my roof. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed.
2 Thessalonians 3:1
Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may spread quickly and be held in honor, just as it was with you.
Psalm 33:9
For He spoke, and it came to be; He commanded, and it stood firm.
Matthew 8:13
Then Jesus said to the centurion, “Go! As you have believed, so will it be done for you.” And his servant was healed at that very hour.
Psalm 107:25
For He spoke and raised a tempest that lifted the waves of the sea.
Jonah 1:4
Then the LORD hurled a great wind upon the sea, and such a violent storm arose that the ship was in danger of breaking apart.
Psalm 68:11
The Lord gives the command; a great company of women proclaim it:

Glossary

Hallel Music Psalms, Book of

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