Psalms 135:6

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Whatsoever the LORD pleased, [that] did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places.

Complete Jewish Bible:

ADONAI does whatever pleases him, in heaven, on earth, in the seas, in all the depths.

Berean Standard Bible:

The LORD does all that pleases Him in the heavens and on the earth, in the seas and in all their depths.

American Standard Version:

Whatsoever Jehovah pleased, that hath he done, In heaven and in earth, in the seas and in all deeps;

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Whatsoever the LORD^{H3068} pleased^{H2654}, that did^{H6213} he in heaven^{H8064}, and in earth^{H776}, in the seas^{H3220}, and all deep places^{H8415}.

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Commentary for Psalms 135:6

Psalm 135:6 is part of a larger hymn of praise that extols the sovereignty and majesty of the Lord. This particular verse emphasizes the omnipotence of God, declaring that He does whatever He pleases in all realms of His creation—heaven, earth, seas, and all deep places. The theme here is the unlimited power and dominion of God over the entire universe, including its most remote and inaccessible parts.

The historical context of this psalm is not specified, but it is structured similarly to other psalms of praise and is likely to have been used in the worship of ancient Israel, possibly in the context of temple liturgy. The assertion of God's absolute sovereignty would have been particularly comforting to the Israelites during times of hardship or uncertainty, reminding them that despite the tumultuous events around them, God's will would ultimately prevail.

In Jewish tradition, this verse reflects the belief in God's unfathomable nature and His complete control over the forces of nature and history. It resonates with the broader biblical theme that God's purposes are accomplished without hindrance, a theme that is also found in other parts of the Hebrew Bible, such as in the books of Job and Daniel.

For believers, this verse serves as a source of awe and reverence for God, acknowledging that His ways are beyond human understanding and that His power is without limit. It also provides a theological foundation for trusting in God's ultimate authority and plan, even when individual circumstances may be challenging or incomprehensible.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H3068
   There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יְהֹוָה
   Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
   Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
   Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה.
   
2. Strong's Number: H2654
   There are 71 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: חָפֵץ
   Transliteration: châphêts
   Pronunciation: khaw-fates'
   Description: a primitive root; properly, to incline to; by implication (literally but rarely) to bend; figuratively, to be pleased with, desire; [idiom] any at all, (have, take) delight, desire, favour, like, move, be (well) pleased, have pleasure, will, would.
   
3. Strong's Number: H6213
   There are 2286 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עָשָׂה
   Transliteration: ʻâsâh
   Pronunciation: aw-saw'
   Description: a primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application; accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use.
   
4. Strong's Number: H8064
   There are 395 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שָׁמַיִם
   Transliteration: shâmayim
   Pronunciation: shaw-mah'-yim
   Description: dual of an unused singular שָׁמֶה; from an unused root meaning to be lofty; the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies revolve); air, [idiom] astrologer, heaven(-s).
   
5. Strong's Number: H776
   There are 2739 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֶרֶץ
   Transliteration: ʼerets
   Pronunciation: eh'-rets
   Description: from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth (at large, or partitively a land); [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world.
   
6. Strong's Number: H3220
   There are 339 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָם
   Transliteration: yâm
   Pronunciation: yawm
   Description: from an unused root meaning to roar; a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes a large river, or an artifical basin; locally, the west, or (rarely) the south; sea ([idiom] -faring man, (-shore)), south, west (-ern, side, -ward).
   
7. Strong's Number: H8415
   There are 35 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: תְּהוֹם
   Transliteration: tᵉhôwm
   Pronunciation: teh-home'
   Description: or תְּהֹם; (usually feminine) from הוּם; an abyss (as a surging mass of water), especially the deep (the main sea or the subterranean watersupply); deep (place), depth.