Psalms 89:37
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| Overview - Psalms 89 | |
| 1 | The psalmist praises God for his covenant; |
| 5 | for his wonderful power; |
| 15 | for the care of his church; |
| 19 | for his favour to the kingdom of David. |
| 38 | Then complaining of contrary events, |
| 46 | he expostulates, prays, and blesses God. |
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Psalms 89:37 (King James Version)
It shall be established for ever as the moon, and as a faithful witness in heaven. Selah.
- It shall
- That is, as long as the sun and moon shall endure, as long as time shall last, his kingdom shall continue among men. The moon is probably termed a faithful witness, because by her, particularly, time is measured. Her decrease and increase are especially observed by every nation; and by these time is generally estimated, especially among eastern nations:--So many moons is a man old--so many moons since such an event happened; and even their years are reckoned by lunations. Or, the rainbow may be intended; that faithful sign which God has established in the clouds, that the earth shall no more be destroyed by water.
- ever
- 72:7 104:19 Genesis 1:14-18 ; Jeremiah 31:35 Jeremiah 31:36
- and as
- Genesis 9:13-16 ; Isaiah 54:9 Isaiah 54:10