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May your glory shine over all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/108.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Be exalted, O God, above the heavens! Let your glory be over all the earth!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/108.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/108.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: and thy glory above all the earth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/108.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Be exalted, O God, above the heavens, And Your glory above all the earth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/108.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Be exalted above the heavens, God, And <i>may</i> Your glory <i>be</i> above all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/108.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Be exalted, O God, above the heavens, And Your glory above all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/108.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Be exalted, O God, above the heavens, And Thy glory above all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/108.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Be exalted above the heavens, O God, And Your glory above all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/108.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Be exalted [in majesty], O God, above the heavens, And Your glory above all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/108.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />God, be exalted above the heavens, and let your glory be over the whole earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/108.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />God, be exalted above the heavens, and let Your glory be over the whole earth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/108.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens, And thy glory above all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/108.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Our God, may you be honored above the heavens; may your glory be seen everywhere on earth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/108.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: and thy glory above all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/108.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />May you be honored above the heavens, O God. Let your glory extend over the whole earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/108.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Show your greatness in the sky, O God, and your glory over all the earth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/108.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />May you be exalted above the heavens, God, and your glory be over all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/108.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/108.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Rise up above the sky, O God! May your splendor cover the whole earth! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/108.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Be exalted, God, above the heavens. Let your glory be over all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/108.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: and thy glory above all the earth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/108.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Be exalted, God, above the heavens! Let your glory be over all the earth. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/108.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Be exalted above the heavens, O God, "" And Your glory above all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/108.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Be Thou exalted above the heavens, O God, And above all the earth Thy honour.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/108.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Be thou exalted above the heavens, O God: and over all the earth, thy glory;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/108.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens, and thy glory over all the earth: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/108.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 107:6>Be exalted, O God, beyond the heavens, and your glory, beyond all the earth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/108.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Appear on high over the heavens, God; your glory above all the earth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/108.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Be exalted, O God, above the heavens, and let your glory be over all the earth.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/108.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens, and thy glory above all the earth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/108.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Be lifted up above Heaven, oh God, and let your honor be above all the earth!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/108.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Be Thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; And Thy glory be above all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/108.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; and thy glory above all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/108-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=13899" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/108.htm">Israel's Kingdom Blessing</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">4</span>For Your loving devotion extends beyond the heavens, and Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds. <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7311.htm" title="7311: rū·māh (V-Qal-Imp-ms:: 3fs) -- To be high or exalted, rise. A primitive root; to be high actively, to rise or raise.">Be exalted,</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">O God,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">above</a> <a href="/hebrew/8064.htm" title="8064: šā·ma·yim (N-mp) -- Heaven, sky. Dual of an unused singular shameh; from an unused root meaning to be lofty; the sky.">the heavens;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3519.htm" title="3519: kə·ḇō·w·ḏe·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- Rarely kabod; from kabad; properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness.">may Your glory</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘al (Conj-w:: Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">cover</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: hā·’ā·reṣ (Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">the earth.</a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>Respond and save us with Your right hand, that Your beloved may be delivered.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/57-11.htm">Psalm 57:11</a></span><br />Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/113-4.htm">Psalm 113:4</a></span><br />The LORD is exalted over all the nations, His glory above the heavens.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/97-9.htm">Psalm 97:9</a></span><br />For You, O LORD, are Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/113-5.htm">Psalm 113:5</a></span><br />Who is like the LORD our God, the One enthroned on high?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/8-1.htm">Psalm 8:1</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. According to Gittith. A Psalm of David. O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth! You have set Your glory above the heavens.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/6-3.htm">Isaiah 6:3</a></span><br />And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/habakkuk/3-3.htm">Habakkuk 3:3</a></span><br />God came from Teman, and the Holy One from Mount Paran. Selah His glory covered the heavens, and His praise filled the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/72-19.htm">Psalm 72:19</a></span><br />And blessed be His glorious name forever; may all the earth be filled with His glory. Amen and amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/148-13.htm">Psalm 148:13</a></span><br />Let them praise the name of the LORD, for His name alone is exalted; His splendor is above the earth and the heavens.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/12-4.htm">Isaiah 12:4</a></span><br />and on that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD; proclaim His name! Make His works known among the peoples; declare that His name is exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/1-20.htm">Ephesians 1:20-21</a></span><br />which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms, / far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in the present age but also in the one to come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Philippians 2:9-11</a></span><br />Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, / that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/5-12.htm">Revelation 5:12-13</a></span><br />In a loud voice they were saying: “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing!” / And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/2-14.htm">Luke 2:14</a></span><br />“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/12-28.htm">John 12:28</a></span><br />Father, glorify Your name!” Then a voice came from heaven: “I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Be you exalted, O God, above the heavens: and your glory above all the earth;</p><p class="hdg">be thou</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/8-1.htm">Psalm 8:1</a></b></br> To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm of David. O LORD our Lord, how excellent <i>is</i> thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/21-13.htm">Psalm 21:13</a></b></br> Be thou exalted, LORD, in thine own strength: <i>so</i> will we sing and praise thy power.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/57-5.htm">Psalm 57:5,11</a></b></br> Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; <i>let</i> thy glory <i>be</i> above all the earth… </p><p class="hdg">thy glory</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/72-19.htm">Psalm 72:19</a></b></br> And blessed <i>be</i> his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled <i>with</i> his glory; Amen, and Amen.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/6-3.htm">Isaiah 6:3</a></b></br> And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, <i>is</i> the LORD of hosts: the whole earth <i>is</i> full of his glory.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/6-9.htm">Matthew 6:9,10,13</a></b></br> After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/106-17.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/psalms/99-2.htm">Exalted</a> <a href="/psalms/108-1.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/psalms/108-4.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/psalms/108-4.htm">Higher</a> <a href="/psalms/108-1.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/psalms/106-26.htm">Lifted</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/109-15.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/psalms/112-9.htm">Exalted</a> <a href="/psalms/111-3.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/psalms/113-4.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/psalms/113-4.htm">Higher</a> <a href="/psalms/111-3.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/psalms/112-9.htm">Lifted</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 108</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/108-1.htm">David encourages himself to praise God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/108-5.htm">He prays for God's assistance according to his promise</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/108-11.htm">His confidence in God's help</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/108.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/108.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Be exalted, O God, above the heavens;</b><br>This phrase calls for the elevation of God to the highest place of honor and reverence. The heavens, in biblical terms, often refer to the sky or the celestial realm, which is considered the highest physical point. This reflects the belief in God's supreme authority and sovereignty over all creation. The call for God to be exalted above the heavens signifies His transcendence and majesty, surpassing all earthly and heavenly realms. This echoes other scriptures such as <a href="/psalms/57-5.htm">Psalm 57:5</a> and <a href="/psalms/113-4.htm">Psalm 113:4</a>, which similarly emphasize God's exalted status. Theologically, it underscores the belief in God's omnipotence and His rightful place as the ultimate ruler of the universe.<p><b>may Your glory cover all the earth.</b><br>This phrase expresses a desire for God's glory, His manifest presence and divine attributes, to be recognized and experienced throughout the entire world. The concept of God's glory covering the earth is reminiscent of the prophetic vision in <a href="/habakkuk/2-14.htm">Habakkuk 2:14</a>, which speaks of the earth being filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord. It reflects the hope for a future time when God's presence and righteousness will be universally acknowledged. Culturally, this reflects the ancient Near Eastern understanding of a deity's power being demonstrated through their influence over the land. In a typological sense, this can be seen as a foreshadowing of the coming of Jesus Christ, whose life and ministry revealed God's glory to humanity, and whose return is anticipated to fulfill this vision completely.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, God is the one being exalted. The psalmist calls for God's glory to be recognized universally.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/heavens.htm">Heavens</a></b><br>Represents the highest realms of creation, symbolizing the vastness and majesty of God's domain.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/earth.htm">Earth</a></b><br>The physical world, which is to be filled with God's glory, indicating the psalmist's desire for God's presence to be acknowledged everywhere.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of this psalm, David is expressing a deep desire for God's glory to be recognized universally.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>While not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of the psalm reflects the national and spiritual aspirations of Israel for God's glory to be known.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/e/exaltation_of_god.htm">Exaltation of God</a></b><br>We are called to lift God's name above all else in our lives, recognizing His supreme authority and majesty.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/universal_recognition_of_god's_glory.htm">Universal Recognition of God's Glory</a></b><br>Our prayers and actions should aim to make God's glory known throughout the earth, influencing every sphere of life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/personal_worship_and_praise.htm">Personal Worship and Praise</a></b><br>Like the psalmist, we should cultivate a heart of worship that seeks to exalt God in every circumstance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/mission_and_evangelism.htm">Mission and Evangelism</a></b><br>The desire for God's glory to cover the earth motivates us to share the Gospel, so others may also recognize and worship Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflection_of_god's_glory.htm">Reflection of God's Glory</a></b><br>As believers, we are called to reflect God's glory in our character and actions, serving as a testament to His presence in the world.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_108.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 108</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_psalm_108's_repetition_affect_its_originality.htm">If Psalm 108 is partly repeated from Psalms 57 and 60, does this raise doubts about its originality or authorship (Psalm 108)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_meaning_of_'king_of_glory'.htm">What is the meaning of 'King of Glory'?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/key_themes_in_david's_psalms.htm">What are the key themes in the Psalms of David?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_can_oppose_us_if_god_supports_us.htm">Is joy to the world and heaven's nature singing?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/108.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 5.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: and thy glory above all the earth.</span> Absolutely identical with <a href="/psalms/57-11.htm">Psalm 57:11</a>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/108-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Be exalted,</span><br /><span class="heb">ר֣וּמָה</span> <span class="translit">(rū·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7311.htm">Strong's 7311: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be high actively, to rise, raise</span><br /><br /><span class="word">O God,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלֹהִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·hîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">above</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the heavens,</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁמַ֣יִם</span> <span class="translit">(šā·ma·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8064.htm">Strong's 8064: </a> </span><span class="str2">Heaven, sky</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and let Your glory</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּבוֹדֶֽךָ׃</span> <span class="translit">(kə·ḇō·w·ḏe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3519.htm">Strong's 3519: </a> </span><span class="str2">Weight, splendor, copiousness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">cover</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעַ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘al)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the earth.</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאָ֣רֶץ</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ā·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/108-5.htm">Psalm 108:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/108-5.htm">Psalm 108:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/108-5.htm">Psalm 108:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/108-5.htm">Psalm 108:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/108-5.htm">Psalm 108:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/108-5.htm">Psalm 108:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/108-5.htm">Psalm 108:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/108-5.htm">Psalm 108:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/108-5.htm">Psalm 108:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/108-5.htm">Psalm 108:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/108-5.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 108:5 Be exalted God above the heavens! 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