Psalms 48:10
According to thy name, O God, so is thy praise unto the ends of the earth: thy right hand is full of righteousness.
Original Language Analysis
כְּשִׁמְךָ֤
According to thy name
H8034
כְּשִׁמְךָ֤
According to thy name
Strong's:
H8034
Word #:
1 of 10
an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
אֱלֹהִ֗ים
O God
H430
אֱלֹהִ֗ים
O God
Strong's:
H430
Word #:
2 of 10
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
כֵּ֣ן
H3651
כֵּ֣ן
Strong's:
H3651
Word #:
3 of 10
properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner
תְּ֭הִלָּתְךָ
so is thy praise
H8416
תְּ֭הִלָּתְךָ
so is thy praise
Strong's:
H8416
Word #:
4 of 10
laudation; specifically (concretely) a hymn
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
5 of 10
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
צֶ֝֗דֶק
of righteousness
H6664
צֶ֝֗דֶק
of righteousness
Strong's:
H6664
Word #:
8 of 10
the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity
Cross References
Deuteronomy 28:58If thou wilt not observe to do all the words of this law that are written in this book, that thou mayest fear this glorious and fearful name, THE LORD THY GOD;Malachi 1:11For from the rising of the sun even unto the going down of the same my name shall be great among the Gentiles; and in every place incense shall be offered unto my name, and a pure offering: for my name shall be great among the heathen, saith the LORD of hosts.Psalms 113:3From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the LORD'S name is to be praised.Joshua 7:9For the Canaanites and all the inhabitants of the land shall hear of it, and shall environ us round, and cut off our name from the earth: and what wilt thou do unto thy great name?Isaiah 41:10Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Historical Context
Israel's mission included witnessing to the nations that Yahweh was God of all the earth, not merely a tribal deity. This verse anticipates the universal spread of God's fame through proclamation of His righteous acts.
Questions for Reflection
- How does God's praise reaching 'the ends of the earth' challenge narrow views of His concern?
- What does it mean that God's right hand is 'full of righteousness'?
Analysis & Commentary
God's name and praise extend 'unto the ends of the earth.' Divine reputation is not local but universal. His 'right hand is full of righteousness'--the hand of power is also the hand of justice. God's strength serves His righteous purposes, never acting arbitrarily or unjustly.