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the heights of the mountains are his also.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/95.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />In His hand are the depths of the earth, and the mountain peaks belong to Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/95.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />In his hand <i>are</i> the deep places of the earth: the strength of the hills <i>is</i> his also.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/95.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />In His hand <i>are</i> the deep places of the earth; The heights of the hills <i>are</i> His also.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/95.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />In whose hand are the depths of the earth, The peaks of the mountains are also His.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/95.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />In whose hand are the depths of the earth, The peaks of the mountains are His also.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/95.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />In whose hand are the depths of the earth; The peaks of the mountains are His also.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/95.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />In whose hand are the depths of the earth, The peaks of the mountains are His also.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/95.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />In whose hand are the depths of the earth; The peaks of the mountains are His also.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/95.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The depths of the earth are in his hand, and the mountain peaks are his.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/95.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The depths of the earth are in His hand, and the mountain peaks are His. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/95.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />In his hand are the deep places of the earth; The heights of the mountains are his also.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/95.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />He holds the deepest part of the earth in his hands, and the mountain peaks also belong to him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/95.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />In his hand are the deep places of the earth; the heights of the mountains are his also.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/95.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />In his hand are the deep places of the earth, and the mountain peaks are his.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/95.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He rules over the whole earth, from the deepest caves to the highest hills. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/95.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He holds in his hand the lowest parts of the earth and the mountain peaks belong to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/95.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />In His hand are the depths of the earth, and the mountain peaks belong to Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/95.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The depths of the earth are in his hand, and the mountain peaks belong to him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/95.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />In his hand are the deep places of the earth. The heights of the mountains are also his.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/95.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />In his hand are the deep places of the earth: the strength of the hills is his also.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/95.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />In his hand are the deep places of the earth. The heights of the mountains are also his. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/95.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />In whose hand [are] the deep places of earth, "" And the strong places of hills [are] His.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/95.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> In whose hand are the deep places of earth, And the strong places of hills are His.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/95.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For in his hand the recesses of the earth, and the heights of the mountains to him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/95.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For in his hand are all the ends of the earth: and the heights of the mountains are his. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/95.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 94:4>For in his hand are all the limits of the earth, and the heights of the mountains are his.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/95.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Whose hand holds the depths of the earth; who owns the tops of the mountains. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/95.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />In his hand are the depths of the earth; the heights of the mountains are his also.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/95.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />In his hand are the foundations of the earth; the strength of the hills is his also.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/95.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />For the foundations of the Earth and the height of the mountains are in his hands.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/95.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />In whose hand are the depths of the earth; The heights of the mountains are His also.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/95.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />For the ends of the earth are in his hands; and the heights of the mountains are his.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/95-4.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=11948" 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/95.htm">The Rock of Our Salvation</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">3</span>For the LORD is a great God, a great King above all gods. <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">In</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: bə·yā·ḏōw (Prep-b:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">His hand</a> <a href="/hebrew/4278.htm" title="4278: meḥ·qə·rê- (N-mpc) -- A range (an area to explore). From chaqar; properly, scrutinized, i.e. a recess.">are the depths</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: ’ā·reṣ (N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">of the earth,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2022.htm" title="2022: hā·rîm (N-mp) -- Mountain, hill, hill country. A shortened form of harar; a mountain or range of hills.">and the mountain</a> <a href="/hebrew/8443.htm" title="8443: wə·ṯō·w·‘ă·p̄ō·wṯ (Conj-w:: N-fpc) -- Eminence. From ya'aph; weariness, i.e. toil or speed.">peaks</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">belong to Him.</a> </span><span class="reftext">5</span>The sea is His, for He made it, and His hands formed the dry land.…<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="/isaiah/40-12.htm">Isaiah 40:12</a></span><br />Who has measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, or marked off the heavens with the span of his hand? Who has held the dust of the earth in a basket, or weighed the mountains on a scale and the hills with a balance?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/38-8.htm">Job 38:8-11</a></span><br />Who enclosed the sea behind doors when it burst forth from the womb, / when I made the clouds its garment and thick darkness its blanket, / when I fixed its boundaries and set in place its bars and doors, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/12-10.htm">Job 12:10</a></span><br />The life of every living thing is in His hand, as well as the breath of all mankind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/104-5.htm">Psalm 104:5-9</a></span><br />He set the earth on its foundations, never to be moved. / You covered it with the deep like a garment; the waters stood above the mountains. / At Your rebuke the waters fled; at the sound of Your thunder they hurried away— ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/8-29.htm">Proverbs 8:29</a></span><br />when He set a boundary for the sea, so that the waters would not surpass His command, when He marked out the foundations of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/1-9.htm">Genesis 1:9-10</a></span><br />And God said, “Let the waters under the sky be gathered into one place, so that the dry land may appear.” And it was so. / God called the dry land “earth,” and the gathering of waters He called “seas.” And God saw that it was good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/20-11.htm">Exodus 20:11</a></span><br />For in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth and the sea and all that is in them, but on the seventh day He rested. Therefore the LORD blessed the Sabbath day and set it apart as holy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-6.htm">Nehemiah 9:6</a></span><br />You alone are the LORD. You created the heavens, the highest heavens with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to all things, and the host of heaven worships You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/24-1.htm">Psalm 24:1-2</a></span><br />A Psalm of David. The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof, the world and all who dwell therein. / For He has founded it upon the seas and established it upon the waters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/89-11.htm">Psalm 89:11</a></span><br />The heavens are Yours, and also the earth. The earth and its fullness You founded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/33-7.htm">Psalm 33:7</a></span><br />He piles up the waters of the sea; He puts the depths into storehouses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/74-16.htm">Psalm 74:16-17</a></span><br />The day is Yours, and also the night; You established the moon and the sun. / You set all the boundaries of the earth; You made the summer and winter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/65-6.htm">Psalm 65:6-7</a></span><br />You formed the mountains by Your power, having girded Yourself with might. / You stilled the roaring of the seas, the pounding of their waves, and the tumult of the nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/135-6.htm">Psalm 135:6</a></span><br />The LORD does all that pleases Him in the heavens and on the earth, in the seas and in all their depths.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/148-7.htm">Psalm 148:7-8</a></span><br />Praise the LORD from the earth, all great sea creatures and ocean depths, / lightning and hail, snow and clouds, powerful wind fulfilling His word,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">In his hand are the deep places of the earth: the strength of the hills is his also.</p><p class="hdg">in</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/21-2.htm">Psalm 21:2</a></b></br> Thou hast given him his heart's desire, and hast not withholden the request of his lips. Selah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/11-10.htm">Job 11:10</a></b></br> If he cut off, and shut up, or gather together, then who can hinder him?</p><p class="hdg">his.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/135-6.htm">Psalm 135:6</a></b></br> Whatsoever the LORD pleased, <i>that</i> did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places.</p><p class="hdg">the strength of the hills is his also.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/65-6.htm">Psalm 65:6</a></b></br> Which by his strength setteth fast the mountains; <i>being</i> girded with power:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/97-5.htm">Psalm 97:5</a></b></br> The hills melted like wax at the presence of the LORD, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/9-5.htm">Job 9:5</a></b></br> Which removeth the mountains, and they know not: which overturneth them in his anger.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/82-8.htm">Belong</a> <a href="/psalms/92-5.htm">Deep</a> <a href="/psalms/88-6.htm">Depths</a> <a href="/psalms/94-2.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/psalms/91-7.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/psalms/78-69.htm">Heights</a> <a href="/psalms/83-14.htm">Hills</a> <a href="/acts/1-20.htm">His</a> <a href="/psalms/87-1.htm">Mountain</a> <a href="/psalms/90-2.htm">Mountains</a> <a href="/psalms/68-16.htm">Peaks</a> <a href="/psalms/89-40.htm">Places</a> <a href="/psalms/93-1.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/psalms/92-13.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/psalms/72-16.htm">Tops</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/104-18.htm">Belong</a> <a href="/psalms/104-6.htm">Deep</a> <a href="/psalms/106-9.htm">Depths</a> <a href="/psalms/96-1.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/psalms/95-7.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/psalms/114-4.htm">Heights</a> <a href="/psalms/97-5.htm">Hills</a> <a href="/psalms/100-3.htm">His</a> <a href="/psalms/99-9.htm">Mountain</a> <a href="/psalms/97-5.htm">Mountains</a> <a href="/numbers/23-9.htm">Peaks</a> <a href="/psalms/102-6.htm">Places</a> <a href="/psalms/96-6.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/psalms/96-6.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/proverbs/9-3.htm">Tops</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 95</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/95-1.htm">An exhortation to praise God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/95-3.htm">For his greatness</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/95-6.htm">And for his goodness</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/95-8.htm">And not to tempt him</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/95.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/95.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>In His hand are the depths of the earth</b><br>This phrase emphasizes God's sovereignty and control over all creation. The "depths of the earth" can refer to the most profound and inaccessible parts of the world, symbolizing the entirety of creation from the lowest to the highest. Biblically, the "depths" often represent chaos or the unknown, yet they are firmly within God's grasp, indicating His omnipotence. This imagery is consistent with other scriptures, such as <a href="/job/38-16.htm">Job 38:16</a>, where God questions Job about the mysteries of the deep, highlighting His supreme knowledge and authority. The hand of God is a metaphor for His power and care, suggesting that nothing is beyond His reach or understanding.<p><b>and the mountain peaks belong to Him</b><br>Mountains in biblical times were often seen as places of divine encounter and revelation, such as Mount Sinai where Moses received the Ten Commandments (Exodus 19-20) or Mount Carmel where Elijah confronted the prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18). The mention of "mountain peaks" signifies the majesty and grandeur of creation, which are under God's ownership and dominion. This phrase underscores the idea that from the lowest valleys to the highest summits, all creation is under God's authority. It also reflects the biblical theme of God as the Creator who not only formed the earth but also sustains it. The mountains, often seen as symbols of strength and stability, belong to God, reinforcing His ultimate power and the idea that He is the rightful ruler of all the earth.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, representing His sovereignty and creative power over all creation.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/depths_of_the_earth.htm">Depths of the Earth</a></b><br>Symbolic of the most profound and hidden parts of creation, indicating God's dominion over all aspects of the world.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/mountain_peaks.htm">Mountain Peaks</a></b><br>Representing the highest and most majestic parts of the earth, also under God's control and ownership.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_creation.htm">God's Sovereignty Over Creation</a></b><br>Recognize that every part of creation, from the depths to the peaks, is under God's control. This should lead to a sense of awe and reverence for His power.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_control.htm">Trust in God's Control</a></b><br>Understanding that God holds the earth in His hand can bring comfort and assurance in times of uncertainty. Trust in His ability to manage the complexities of life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/worship_and_praise.htm">Worship and Praise</a></b><br>Acknowledge God's majesty and power in worship. Let the knowledge of His dominion inspire heartfelt praise and adoration.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/stewardship_of_creation.htm">Stewardship of Creation</a></b><br>As God owns the earth, we are called to be responsible stewards of His creation. This involves caring for the environment and using resources wisely.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/humility_before_god.htm">Humility Before God</a></b><br>Recognize our place in the grand scheme of creation. Humility should characterize our approach to God, acknowledging His greatness and our dependence on Him.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_95.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 95</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_95_4-5_align_with_science.htm">How does Psalm 95:4–5 align with modern scientific findings that the earth took billions of years to form, rather than being instantly created? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_95_4-5_claim_sole_creation.htm">In light of differing creation accounts in ancient Near Eastern texts, how do we reconcile Psalm 95:4–5’s claim of sole divine authorship of the earth?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_the_earth's_depths.htm">What are the earth's depths?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_was_the_name_of_noah's_wife.htm">What are the earth's depths?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/95.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(4) <span class= "bld">Deep places.</span>--From a root meaning "to search," perhaps by digging. Hence either "mines" or "mineral wealth."<p><span class= "bld">Strength of the hills.</span>--The Hebrew word rendered "strength" is rare, found only here and <a href="/numbers/23-22.htm" title="God brought them out of Egypt; he has as it were the strength of an unicorn.">Numbers 23:22</a>; <a href="/numbers/24-8.htm" title="God brought him forth out of Egypt; he has as it were the strength of an unicorn: he shall eat up the nations his enemies, and shall break their bones, and pierce them through with his arrows.">Numbers 24:8</a> ("strength of an unicorn"), and <a href="/job/22-25.htm" title="Yes, the Almighty shall be your defense, and you shall have plenty of silver.">Job 22:25</a> ("plenty of silver;" margin, "silver of strength"). The root to which the word is usually assigned means "to be weary," from which the idea of strength can only be derived on the <span class= "ital">lucus a non lucendo </span>principle. Keeping the usual derivation, we may, with many critics, give the word the sense of "mines" or "treasures," because of the labours of extracting metal from the earth. This suits <a href="/job/22-25.htm" title="Yes, the Almighty shall be your defense, and you shall have plenty of silver.">Job 22:25</a>, and makes a good parallelism. But the LXX. and Vulg. have "heights," and by another derivation the Hebrew may mean shining, and so "sunny summit." With this agrees the rendering of the LXX. in <a href="/numbers/23-22.htm" title="God brought them out of Egypt; he has as it were the strength of an unicorn.">Numbers 23:22</a>; <a href="/numbers/24-8.htm" title="God brought him forth out of Egypt; he has as it were the strength of an unicorn: he shall eat up the nations his enemies, and shall break their bones, and pierce them through with his arrows.">Numbers 24:8</a>, and the rhythm is preserved by an antithetic parallelism, as in next verse. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/95.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 4.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">In his hand are</span> <span class="cmt_word">the deep places of the earth; the strength of the hills is his also</span>; rather, <span class="accented">the summits of the mountains are his also.</span> The meaning is that <span class="accented">all</span> the earth is his, from the highest heights to the lowest depths. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/95-4.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">In</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">His hand</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּ֭יָדוֹ</span> <span class="translit">(bə·yā·ḏōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are the depths</span><br /><span class="heb">מֶחְקְרֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(meḥ·qə·rê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4278.htm">Strong's 4278: </a> </span><span class="str2">A range (an area to explore)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the earth,</span><br /><span class="heb">אָ֑רֶץ</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">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 /><br /><span class="word">and the mountain</span><br /><span class="heb">הָרִ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(hā·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2022.htm">Strong's 2022: </a> </span><span class="str2">Mountain, hill, hill country</span><br /><br /><span class="word">peaks</span><br /><span class="heb">וְתוֹעֲפ֖וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ṯō·w·‘ă·p̄ō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8443.htm">Strong's 8443: </a> </span><span class="str2">Weariness, toil, speed</span><br /><br /><span class="word">belong to Him.</span><br /><span class="heb">לֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(lōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/95-4.htm">Psalm 95:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/95-4.htm">Psalm 95:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/95-4.htm">Psalm 95:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/95-4.htm">Psalm 95:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/95-4.htm">Psalm 95:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/95-4.htm">Psalm 95:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/95-4.htm">Psalm 95:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/95-4.htm">Psalm 95:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/95-4.htm">Psalm 95:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/95-4.htm">Psalm 95:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/95-4.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 95:4 In his hand are the deep places (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/95-3.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 95:3"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 95:3" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/95-5.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 95:5"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 95:5" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>