Psalm 148:6
New International Version
and he established them for ever and ever— he issued a decree that will never pass away.

New Living Translation
He set them in place forever and ever. His decree will never be revoked.

English Standard Version
And he established them forever and ever; he gave a decree, and it shall not pass away.

Berean Standard Bible
He established them forever and ever; He issued a decree that will never pass away.

King James Bible
He hath also stablished them for ever and ever: he hath made a decree which shall not pass.

New King James Version
He also established them forever and ever; He made a decree which shall not pass away.

New American Standard Bible
He has also established them forever and ever; He has made a decree, and it will not pass away.

NASB 1995
He has also established them forever and ever; He has made a decree which will not pass away.

NASB 1977
He has also established them forever and ever; He has made a decree which will not pass away.

Legacy Standard Bible
He caused them to stand forever and ever; He gave a statute and it will never pass away.

Amplified Bible
He has also established them forever and ever; He has made a decree which shall not pass away.

Christian Standard Bible
He set them in position forever and ever; he gave an order that will never pass away.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He set them in position forever and ever; He gave an order that will never pass away.

American Standard Version
He hath also established them for ever and ever: He hath made a decree which shall not pass away.

Contemporary English Version
He made them to last forever, and nothing can change what he has done.

English Revised Version
He hath also stablished them for ever and ever: he hath made a decree which shall not pass away.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He set them in their places forever and ever. He made it a law that no one can break.

Good News Translation
by his command they were fixed in their places forever, and they cannot disobey.

International Standard Version
He set them in place to last forever and ever; he gave the command and will not rescind it.

Majority Standard Bible
He established them forever and ever; He issued a decree that will never pass away.

NET Bible
He established them so they would endure; he issued a decree that will not be revoked.

New Heart English Bible
He has also established them forever and ever. He has made a decree which will not pass away.

Webster's Bible Translation
He hath also established them for ever and ever: he hath made a decree which shall not pass.

World English Bible
He has also established them forever and ever. He has made a decree which will not pass away.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And He establishes them forever and for all time, "" He gave a statute, and they do not pass over.

Young's Literal Translation
And He establisheth them for ever to the age, A statute He gave, and they pass not over.

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will cause them to stand even to forever: he gave a law and it shall not pass away.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
He hath established them for ever, and for ages of ages: he hath made a decree, and it shall not pass away.

Catholic Public Domain Version
He has stationed them in eternity, and for age after age. He has established a precept, and it will not pass away.

New American Bible
Assigned them their station forever, set an order that will never change.

New Revised Standard Version
He established them forever and ever; he fixed their bounds, which cannot be passed.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
He has also established them for ever and ever; he has made a decree which shall not pass.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
He established them for an eternity of eternities. He gave the law and it does not pass.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
He hath also established them for ever and ever; He hath made a decree which shall not be transgressed.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
He has established them for ever, even for ever and ever: he has made an ordinance, and it shall not pass away.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Praise the LORD From the Heavens!
5Let them praise the name of the LORD, for He gave the command and they were created. 6He established them forever and ever; He issued a decree that will never pass away. 7Praise the LORD from the earth, all great sea creatures and ocean depths,…

Cross References
Genesis 1:1-2
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. / Now the earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters.

Colossians 1:16-17
For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him. / He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.

Hebrews 1:3
The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.

Nehemiah 9:6
You alone are the LORD. You created the heavens, the highest heavens with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to all things, and the host of heaven worships You.

Isaiah 40:26
Lift up your eyes on high: Who created all these? He leads forth the starry host by number; He calls each one by name. Because of His great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing.

Jeremiah 31:35-36
Thus says the LORD, who gives the sun for light by day, who sets in order the moon and stars for light by night, who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar—the LORD of Hosts is His name: / “Only if this fixed order departed from My presence, declares the LORD, would Israel’s descendants ever cease to be a nation before Me.”

Job 38:33
Do you know the laws of the heavens? Can you set their dominion over the earth?

Daniel 4:35
All the peoples of the earth are counted as nothing, and He does as He pleases with the army of heaven and the peoples of the earth. There is no one who can restrain His hand or say to Him, ‘What have You done?’”

Revelation 4:11
“Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things; by Your will they exist and were created.”

John 1:1-3
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. / He was with God in the beginning. / Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made.

2 Peter 3:5-7
But they deliberately overlook the fact that long ago by God’s word the heavens existed and the earth was formed out of water and by water, / through which the world of that time perished in the flood. / And by that same word, the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire, being kept for the day of judgment and destruction of ungodly men.

Isaiah 45:12
It is I who made the earth and created man upon it. It was My hands that stretched out the heavens, and I ordained all their host.

Psalm 33:6-9
By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, and all the stars by the breath of His mouth. / He piles up the waters of the sea; He puts the depths into storehouses. / Let all the earth fear the LORD; let all the people of the world revere Him. ...

Hebrews 11:3
By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.

Romans 11:36
For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen.


Treasury of Scripture

He has also established them for ever and ever: he has made a decree which shall not pass.

he hath also

Psalm 89:37
It shall be established for ever as the moon, and as a faithful witness in heaven. Selah.

Psalm 93:1
The LORD reigneth, he is clothed with majesty; the LORD is clothed with strength, wherewith he hath girded himself: the world also is stablished, that it cannot be moved.

Psalm 119:90,91
Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: thou hast established the earth, and it abideth…

Jump to Previous
Age Bounds Broken Decree Established Establisheth Fixed Forever Limits Passed Places Stablished Statute Transgressed
Jump to Next
Age Bounds Broken Decree Established Establisheth Fixed Forever Limits Passed Places Stablished Statute Transgressed
Psalm 148
1. The psalmist exhorts the celestial
7. The terrestrial
11. And the rational creatures to praise God














He established them
The phrase "He established them" refers to God's sovereign act of creation and His ongoing sustenance of the universe. The Hebrew root for "established" is "כּוּן" (kun), which conveys the idea of setting up, making firm, or stabilizing. This word underscores God's authority and power in creating the heavens and the earth, as well as His ability to maintain their order. In a historical context, this reflects the ancient Near Eastern understanding of a deity's role in not only creating but also upholding the cosmos. For believers, this is a reminder of God's unchanging nature and His reliable governance over all creation.

forever and ever
The repetition of "forever and ever" emphasizes the eternal nature of God's creation and decrees. The Hebrew words "עוֹלָם" (olam) and "וָעֶד" (va'ed) are used to express perpetuity and unending duration. This phrase reassures believers of the permanence and stability of God's works. In a scriptural context, it aligns with other biblical passages that speak of God's eternal kingdom and His unchanging promises. It inspires confidence in God's eternal plan and His unshakeable kingdom, which stands in contrast to the temporal nature of human endeavors.

He issued a decree
The phrase "He issued a decree" highlights God's authoritative command over creation. The Hebrew word "חֹק" (choq) refers to a statute, ordinance, or decree, often used in the context of divine law. This indicates that God's word is not only creative but also legislative, setting boundaries and laws for the natural world. Historically, this reflects the understanding of divine kingship, where a king's decree was absolute and binding. For Christians, it serves as a reminder of the power and authority of God's word, which governs both the physical and spiritual realms.

that will never pass away
The phrase "that will never pass away" underscores the enduring nature of God's decrees. The Hebrew word "יַעֲבֹר" (ya'avor) means to pass over or pass away, and its negation here emphasizes the permanence of God's commands. This assurance of immutability is a recurring theme in Scripture, reflecting God's faithfulness and the reliability of His promises. In a theological context, it points to the eternal nature of God's word, which remains steadfast despite the changing circumstances of the world. For believers, this is a source of hope and assurance, knowing that God's purposes and promises are unchanging and everlasting.

(6) Stablished.--Literally, made to stand, i.e., set them up.

He hath made . . .--Rather, he hath made an ordinance, and will not transgress it. This is more obvious and natural than to supply a new subject to the second verb, "and none of them transgress it." This anticipates, but only in form, the modern scientific doctrine of the inviolability of natural order. It is the imperishable faithfulness of God that renders the law invariable. See the remarkable passages, Jeremiah 31:36; Jeremiah 33:20, from winch we conclude that a covenant was supposed to have been made between God and nature as between Jehovah and Israel, the one being as imperishable as the other. A comparison of the two passages referred to shows that the Hebrew words ordinance and covenant might be used synonymously. The Authorised Version, which, following the LXX. and Vulg., makes the ordinance itself imperishable, violates the usage of the Hebrew verb.

Verse 6. - He hath also established them forever and ever (comp. Psalm 89:37). The expression, "forever and ever," must not be pressed. It means "for all time" - while heaven and earth endure - but does not imply an absolute perpetuity. He hath made a decree which shall not pass; rather, which shall not pass away (see the Revised Version; and comp Genesis 8:22; Jeremiah 31:35, 36; Jeremiah 33:25).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
He established them
וַיַּעֲמִידֵ֣ם (way·ya·‘ă·mî·ḏêm)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural
Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations

forever
לָעַ֣ד (lā·‘aḏ)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5703: A, terminus, duration, advance, perpetuity

and ever;
לְעוֹלָ֑ם (lə·‘ō·w·lām)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5769: Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always

He issued
נָ֝תַ֗ן (nā·ṯan)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

a decree
חָק־ (ḥāq-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 2706: Something prescribed or owed, a statute

that will never
וְלֹ֣א (wə·lō)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

pass away.
יַעֲבֽוֹר׃ (ya·‘ă·ḇō·wr)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5674: To pass over, through, or by, pass on


Links
Psalm 148:6 NIV
Psalm 148:6 NLT
Psalm 148:6 ESV
Psalm 148:6 NASB
Psalm 148:6 KJV

Psalm 148:6 BibleApps.com
Psalm 148:6 Biblia Paralela
Psalm 148:6 Chinese Bible
Psalm 148:6 French Bible
Psalm 148:6 Catholic Bible

OT Poetry: Psalm 148:6 He has also established them forever (Psalm Ps Psa.)
Psalm 148:5
Top of Page
Top of Page