Anakalypsis / Unveiling the Word

Psalms 119:89

For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven.

KJV

For ever, O Jehovah, Thy word is settled in heaven.

ASV

לְ/עוֹלָ֥ם יְהוָ֑ה דְּ֝בָרְ/ךָ֗ נִצָּ֥ב בַּ/שָּׁמָֽיִם

Hebrew

Lamed. To the age, O Jehovah, Thy word is set up in the heavens.

YLT

LORD, your word is settled in heaven forever.

WEB

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In the original Hebrew

5 distinct Hebrew words appear in this verse.

דְבַר
dbr
noun · 1449×
יְהוָ֖ה
yhvh
proper_noun · 6455×
נִצָּ֥ב
ntsb
verb · 74×
עוֹלָֽם
'vlm
noun · 427×
שָּׁמַ֔יִם
shmym
noun · 419×

Themes

Historic Christian voices

7 passages from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.

Blessed are the undefiled in the way. This is the longest Psalm and indeed the longest chapter in the Bible. Its singular theme is the excellency and authority of the Word of God. Through eight synonyms for Scripture — law, testimonies, precepts, statutes, commandments, judgments, word, and ordinances — the psalmist expresses his love for and dependence upon divine revelation. …
We affirm that Scripture, having been given by divine inspiration, is infallible, so that, far from misleading us, it is true and reliable in all the matters it addresses. We deny that it is possible for the Bible to be at the same time infallible and errant in its assertions.
We affirm that a confession of the full authority, infallibility, and inerrancy of Scripture is vital to a sound understanding of the whole of the Christian faith. We deny that such confession is necessary for salvation. However, we further deny that inerrancy can be rejected without grave consequences both to the individual and to the Church.
I believe with perfect faith that this Torah will not be exchanged, and that there will never be any other Torah from the Creator, blessed be His name.

Cross-references

  • 1Pet 1:25 — But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.
  • 1Pet 1:25 — But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.
  • 2Pet 3:13 — Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.
  • Exod 34:1 — And the LORD said unto Moses, Hew thee two tables of stone like unto the first: and I will write upon these tables the words that were in the first tables, which thou brakest.
  • Isa 40:8 — The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.
  • Isa 48:13 — Mine hand also hath laid the foundation of the earth, and my right hand hath spanned the heavens: when I call unto them, they stand up together.
  • Matt 5:18 — For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.
  • Matt 5:18 — For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.
  • Matt 24:34 — Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled.
  • Ps 56:4 — In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me.
  • Ps 89:2 — For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever: thy faithfulness shalt thou establish in the very heavens.
  • Ps 119:152 — Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them for ever.
  • Ps 119:160 — Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever.