Psalm 83:18

Translations

Modern

May they know that You alone, whose name is the LORD, are Most High over all the earth.

Traditional

That men may know that thou, whose name alone is Jehovah, art the most high over all the earth.

Literal

And they shall know that You—Your name is YHWH—You alone are Most High over all the earth!

Latin

Et cognoscant quia nomen tibi Dominus: tu solus Altissimus in omni terra.

Original

Hebrew

English

May they know that You alone, whose name is the LORD, are Most High over all the earth.

Notes

Psalms 83:9–18

The psalmist prays that God will miraculously destroy the new coalition as he did three other enemies; doing so would bring him glory.

Psalms 83:1–18

This community lament asks God to rescue his people and give them victory. The short and direct poetry suggests a time of great trouble. A strong group of nations plans to destroy Israel (Psalm 83:1–4) and joins together against God (83:5–8).

The psalmist remembers what happened to other enemies who attacked Israel in the past (Psalm 83:9–12). He prays that the same thing will happen to these enemies (83:13–16), so that they will recognize God’s power and give him honor (83:17–18).

It is not clear whether this psalm refers to one specific historical event or whether it gathers together several nations as a poetic picture of Israel’s enemies.

Theme notes and profiles

God's Rule and Power Over All Nations

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People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

Asaph God, Names of Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In God is Declared to Be: Most High God: Name of God: Sovereign Judgments: Design of Prayer: Pleas offered In Unity of God: All should Know and Acknowledge

Psalm 83:18

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