Psalms 148:6

6 and he established them for ever and ever— he issued a decree that will never pass away.

Psalms 148:6 in Other Translations

KJV
6 He hath also stablished them for ever and ever: he hath made a decree which shall not pass.
ESV
6 And he established them forever and ever; he gave a decree, and it shall not pass away.
NLT
6 He set them in place forever and ever. His decree will never be revoked.
MSG
6 He set them in place from all time to eternity; He gave his orders, and that's it!
CSB
6 He set them in position forever and ever; He gave an order that will never pass away.

Psalms 148:6 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 148:6

He hath also stablished them for ever and ever
The angels are made immortal, and shall never die; and they are confirmed in their state of happiness by Christ, and shall always continue in it; the hosts of heaven being created by him, consist in him, and will remain as long as the world does; hence the duration and never-failing state of other things, even of good men and their felicity, are expressed by them; see ( Psalms 72:5 Psalms 72:7 ) ( Psalms 89:36 Psalms 89:37 ) ;

he hath made a decree which shall not pass;
concerning those creatures and their duration, which shall never pass away, or be frustrated or made void; but shall always continue and have its sure and certain effect; see ( Jeremiah 31:35 Jeremiah 31:36 ) ( 33:25 ) ; and is true of every decree of God, which is eternal and not frustrable, and is always fulfilled, ( Isaiah 14:27 ) ( 25:1 ) ( 46:10 ) .

Psalms 148:6 In-Context

4 Praise him, you highest heavens and you waters above the skies.
5 Let them praise the name of the LORD, for at his command they were created,
6 and he established them for ever and ever— he issued a decree that will never pass away.
7 Praise the LORD from the earth, you great sea creatures and all ocean depths,
8 lightning and hail, snow and clouds, stormy winds that do his bidding,

Cross References 1

  • 1. Job 38:33; Psalms 89:37; Jeremiah 31:35-36; Jeremiah 33:25
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