Psalms 146:6
Which made heaven, and earth, the sea, and all that therein is: which keepeth truth for ever:
Original Language Analysis
עֹשֶׂ֤ה׀
Which made
H6213
עֹשֶׂ֤ה׀
Which made
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
1 of 12
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
שָׁ֘מַ֤יִם
heaven
H8064
שָׁ֘מַ֤יִם
heaven
Strong's:
H8064
Word #:
2 of 12
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 r
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
4 of 12
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הַיָּ֥ם
the sea
H3220
הַיָּ֥ם
the sea
Strong's:
H3220
Word #:
5 of 12
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 artif
וְאֶת
H853
וְאֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
6 of 12
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
7 of 12
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
אֲשֶׁר
H834
אֲשֶׁר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
8 of 12
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
הַשֹּׁמֵ֖ר
and all that therein is which keepeth
H8104
הַשֹּׁמֵ֖ר
and all that therein is which keepeth
Strong's:
H8104
Word #:
10 of 12
properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e., guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc
Cross References
Revelation 14:7Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.Psalms 100:5For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.Exodus 20:11For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the LORD blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.Colossians 1:16For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:Jeremiah 32:17Ah Lord GOD! behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm, and there is nothing too hard for thee:Genesis 1:1In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.Psalms 89:2For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever: thy faithfulness shalt thou establish in the very heavens.Psalms 95:5The sea is his, and he made it: and his hands formed the dry land.Hebrews 6:18That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:Psalms 117:2For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the LORD endureth for ever. Praise ye the LORD.
Historical Context
The creation formula distinguished Yahweh from pagan gods supposedly born from or limited by creation. Yahweh created all, therefore controls all. The emphasis on keeping truth forever answered Israel's experience of broken treaties, failed alliances, and unfulfilled human promises. God alone proves eternally faithful.
Questions for Reflection
- How does God's role as Creator strengthen confidence in His ability to help His people?
- What broken human promises tempt you to doubt God's faithfulness to keep His word?
- How should God's eternal truth-keeping shape expectations about trials and timing of His deliverance?
Analysis & Commentary
Which made heaven, and earth, the sea, and all that therein is: which keepeth truth for ever. God's trustworthiness rooted in His role as Creator—oseh shamayim va'arets (עֹשֶׂה שָׁמַיִם וָאָרֶץ) "maker of heaven and earth"—the covenant formula affirming Yahweh created all reality (Genesis 1:1, Exodus 20:11). Unlike powerless princes (v. 3), the Creator controls all creation's resources and powers.
Which keepeth truth for ever (hashshomer emet le'olam, הַשֹּׁמֵר אֱמֶת לְעוֹלָם)—emet (אֱמֶת) "truth/faithfulness/reliability" describes God's unchanging character. Shomer (שֹׁמֵר) "keeps/guards" indicates active preservation of covenant promises. While human promises die with the promiser (v. 4), God's truth endures eternally, providing the only reliable foundation for trust.