Psalms 147:8

He sends his word to Jacob, 1 His ordinances and judgments to Israel. 1

Updated Brenton Septuagint

In The King James Version

Who covereth the heaven with clouds, who prepareth rain for the earth, who maketh grass to grow upon the mountains.

In Context

7He shall send out his word, and melt them: 1 He shall blow with his wind, and the waters shall flow. 1

9He has not done so to any other nation; 1 And he has not shown them his judgments.

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Cross References

Genesis 9:14And it shall be when I gather clouds upon the earth, that my bow shall be seen in the cloud.

Job 5:10Who gives rain upon the earth, 1 Sending water on the earth: 1

Job 36:27And the drops of rain are numbered by him, 1 And shall be poured out in rain to form a cloud. 1

Job 38:27And cause it to send forth a crop of green herbs? 1

Psalms 104:13And they went from nation to nation, 1 And from one kingdom to another people. 1

Psalms 135:1Alleluia. 1 Give thanks to the Lord: for he is good: 1 For his mercy endures forever. 1

Matthew Henry on Psalms 147:2-12

A Call to Praise God; Reasons for Praise. 1 Praise ye the Lord : for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely. 2 The Lord doth build up Jerusalem: he gathereth together the outcasts of Israel. 3 He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. 4 He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names. 5 Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite. 6 The Lord lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground. 7… Read the whole commentary →

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