Psalms 8
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 8 of 150
Chapter Summary
Jehovah's glory is magnified by His works, and by His love to man. To the chief musician, on the harp. A Psalm of David.
Key Hebrew Words
אַדִּיר
majestic
H117 · TWOT 28b
אֱנוֹשׁ
man (frail)
H582 · TWOT 136a
כָּבוֹד
glory
H3519 · TWOT 943e
עָטַר
crown
H5849 · TWOT 1608b
מָשַׁל
rule, have dominion
H4910 · TWOT 1259
הוֹד
splendor
H1935 · TWOT 482a
People & Context
David
Named in the heading as the psalm's author, praising Jehovah's majesty and man's dignity.
Timeline
Strength from Babes
Jehovah ordains strength from the mouths of babes and sucklings to silence the enemy.
Psalms 8:2
Man Crowned with Glory
Jehovah crowns man with glory and honor, giving him dominion over all the works of His hands.
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