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It appeared at his command.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/33.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />For he spoke, and it came to be; he commanded, and it stood firm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/33.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />For He spoke, and it came to be; He commanded, and it stood firm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/33.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For he spake, and it was <i>done</i>; he commanded, and it stood fast.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/33.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For He spoke, and it was <i>done;</i> He commanded, and it stood fast.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/33.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For He spoke, and it was done; He commanded, and it stood firm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/33.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For He spoke, and it was done; He commanded, and it stood fast.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/33.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />For He spoke, and it was done; He commanded, and it stood fast.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/33.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For He spoke, and it was; He commanded, and it stood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/33.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />For He spoke, and it was done; He commanded, and it stood fast.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/33.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For he spoke, and it came into being; he commanded, and it came into existence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/33.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For He spoke, and it came into being; He commanded, and it came into existence. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/33.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For he spake, and it was done; He commanded, and it stood fast.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/33.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />As soon as he spoke the world was created; at his command, the earth was formed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/33.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For he spake, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/33.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He spoke, and it came into being. He gave the order, and there it stood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/33.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />When he spoke, the world was created; at his command everything appeared. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/33.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />because he spoke and it came to be, because he commanded, it stood firm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/33.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For He spoke, and it came to be; He commanded, and it stood firm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/33.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />For he spoke, and it came into existence, he issued the decree, and it stood firm. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/33.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For he spoke, and it was done. He commanded, and it stood firm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/33.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For he spoke, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/33.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For he spoke, and it was done. He commanded, and it stood firm. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/33.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />For He has spoken, and it is, "" He has commanded, and it stands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/33.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> For He hath said, and it is, He hath commanded, and it standeth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/33.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For he said, and it shall be; he commanded, and it will stand.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/33.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For he spoke and they were made: he commanded and they were created. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/33.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 32:9>For he spoke, and they became. He commanded, and they were created.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/33.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />For he spoke, and it came to be, commanded, and it stood in place. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/33.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />For he spoke, and it came to be; he commanded, and it stood firm.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/33.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For he spoke, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/33.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Because he spoke and they existed; he commanded and it was established.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/33.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />For He spoke, and it was; He commanded, and it stood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/33.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />For he spoke, and they were made; he commanded, and they were created.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/33-9.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=3536" 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/33.htm">Praise to the Creator</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">8</span>Let all the earth fear the LORD; let all the people of the world revere Him. <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">He</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ā·mar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">spoke,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·ye·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">and it came to be;</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū- (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">He</a> <a href="/hebrew/6680.htm" title="6680: ṣiw·wāh (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order. A primitive root; to constitute, enjoin.">commanded,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: way·ya·‘ă·mōḏ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">and it stood firm.</a> </span><span class="reftext">10</span>The LORD frustrates the plans of the nations; He thwarts the devices of the peoples.…<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="/genesis/1-3.htm">Genesis 1:3</a></span><br />And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-3.htm">Hebrews 11:3</a></span><br />By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-1.htm">John 1:1-3</a></span><br />In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. / He was with God in the beginning. / Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/1-16.htm">Colossians 1:16</a></span><br />For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-11.htm">Isaiah 55:11</a></span><br />so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/3-5.htm">2 Peter 3:5</a></span><br />But they deliberately overlook the fact that long ago by God’s word the heavens existed and the earth was formed out of water and by water,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/148-5.htm">Psalm 148:5</a></span><br />Let them praise the name of the LORD, for He gave the command and they were created.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/4-11.htm">Revelation 4:11</a></span><br />“Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things; by Your will they exist and were created.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/37-5.htm">Job 37:5</a></span><br />God thunders wondrously with His voice; He does great things we cannot comprehend.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/45-12.htm">Isaiah 45:12</a></span><br />It is I who made the earth and created man upon it. It was My hands that stretched out the heavens, and I ordained all their host.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/10-12.htm">Jeremiah 10:12</a></span><br />The LORD made the earth by His power; He established the world by His wisdom and stretched out the heavens by His understanding.<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="/romans/4-17.htm">Romans 4:17</a></span><br />As it is written: “I have made you a father of many nations.” He is our father in the presence of God, in whom he believed, the God who gives life to the dead and calls into being what does not yet exist.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/8-6.htm">1 Corinthians 8:6</a></span><br />yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we exist. And there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we exist.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/104-30.htm">Psalm 104:30</a></span><br />When You send Your Spirit, they are created, and You renew the face of the earth.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For he spoke, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast.</p><p class="hdg">For</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/33-6.htm">Psalm 33:6</a></b></br> By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/148-5.htm">Psalm 148:5,6</a></b></br> Let them praise the name of the LORD: for he commanded, and they were created… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/1-3.htm">Genesis 1:3</a></b></br> And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.</p><p class="hdg">and it stood</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/93-5.htm">Psalm 93:5</a></b></br> Thy testimonies are very sure: holiness becometh thine house, O LORD, for ever.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-90.htm">Psalm 119:90,91</a></b></br> Thy faithfulness <i>is</i> unto all generations: thou hast established the earth, and it abideth… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/colossians/1-16.htm">Colossians 1:16,17</a></b></br> For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether <i>they be</i> thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/7-6.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/psalms/18-10.htm">Fast</a> <a href="/psalms/20-8.htm">Firm</a> <a href="/psalms/22-17.htm">Fixed</a> <a href="/psalms/31-4.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/psalms/10-18.htm">Order</a> <a href="/psalms/26-12.htm">Standeth</a> <a href="/psalms/26-12.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/psalms/33-6.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/68-28.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/psalms/33-11.htm">Fast</a> <a href="/psalms/33-11.htm">Firm</a> <a href="/psalms/33-14.htm">Fixed</a> <a href="/psalms/33-14.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/psalms/40-5.htm">Order</a> <a href="/psalms/33-11.htm">Standeth</a> <a href="/psalms/38-11.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/psalms/39-2.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 33</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/33-1.htm">God is to be praised for his goodness</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/33-6.htm">for his power</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/33-12.htm">and for his providence</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/33-20.htm">Confidence is to be placed in God</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/33.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/33.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>For He spoke</b><br>This phrase highlights the power and authority of God's word. In the creation narrative of <a href="/genesis/1.htm">Genesis 1</a>, God speaks the universe into existence, demonstrating His sovereign power. The act of speaking signifies divine authority and intentionality, as seen in other scriptures like <a href="/john/1.htm">John 1:1-3</a>, where the Word is identified with Christ, emphasizing the creative power of God's spoken word. This reflects the belief in the inerrancy and efficacy of Scripture, as God's word accomplishes what it intends (<a href="/isaiah/55-11.htm">Isaiah 55:11</a>).<p><b>and it came to be</b><br>This phrase underscores the immediate and effective nature of God's creative power. Unlike human words, which may or may not result in action, God's words are inherently powerful and result in creation. This is evident in the creation account, where each act of creation follows God's command. The phrase also connects to <a href="/hebrews/11-3.htm">Hebrews 11:3</a>, which states that the universe was formed at God's command, reinforcing the idea of creation ex nihilo (out of nothing).<p><b>He commanded</b><br>The use of "commanded" indicates authority and control. In the ancient Near Eastern context, kings and rulers issued commands that were to be obeyed without question. Similarly, God's command in creation reflects His ultimate authority over all things. This is mirrored in the New Testament, where Jesus, as the incarnate Word, commands nature and it obeys (<a href="/mark/4-39.htm">Mark 4:39</a>), illustrating His divine authority.<p><b>and it stood firm</b><br>This phrase suggests stability and permanence in God's creation. The world is not chaotic or unstable but is established by God's decree. This reflects the biblical theme of God's faithfulness and the reliability of His promises. In <a href="/psalms/119-89.htm">Psalm 119:89-90</a>, God's word is described as eternal and His faithfulness as enduring through all generations, reinforcing the idea that what God establishes is unshakeable. This also points to the eschatological hope of a new creation that will stand firm forever (<a href="/revelation/21.htm">Revelation 21:1-4</a>).<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, God is depicted as the Creator whose word is powerful and effective.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/creation.htm">Creation</a></b><br>The event referenced here is the act of creation, where God spoke the universe into existence.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_psalmist.htm">The Psalmist</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/33.htm">Psalm 33</a>, traditionally believed to be David, who is expressing awe at God's creative power.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_god's_word.htm">The Power of God's Word</a></b><br>God's word is not just informative but creative and authoritative. When He speaks, things happen. This should inspire trust in His promises and commands.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Faith in God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Understanding that God’s word is powerful should lead us to a deeper faith in His sovereignty over creation and our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_stability_of_god's_creation.htm">The Stability of God's Creation</a></b><br>The phrase "it stood firm" indicates the reliability and order of God's creation. This can be a source of comfort and assurance in a chaotic world.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_worship.htm">The Call to Worship</a></b><br>Recognizing God's creative power should lead us to worship Him with reverence and awe, acknowledging His majesty and authority.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_by_god's_word.htm">Living by God's Word</a></b><br>Just as creation responds to God's command, we are called to live in obedience to His word, trusting in its power and truth.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_33.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 33</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_33_9_align_with_evolution.htm">Psalm 33:9 claims God spoke and it came to be; how do we reconcile this with the fossil record and evolutionary timelines? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_thunder_god's_voice,_not_nature.htm">In Job 37:3–5, how can thunder and lightning be described as God’s direct voice when science explains them as natural phenomena? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_randomness_allowed_by_god.htm">Why does quantum mechanics allow randomness if God controls everything?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_no_physics_in_the_bible.htm">Why does the Bible lack descriptions of fundamental physical forces?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/33.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 9.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">For he spake, and it was done</span>; rather, <span class="accented">and it was</span>; the thing of which he spake at once existed. See the passage of Genesis which Longinus thought so striking an instance of the sublime, "And God said, Let there be light; and there was light" (<a href="/genesis/1-8.htm">Genesis 1:8</a>). <span class="cmt_word">He commanded, and it stood fast</span>; literally, <span class="accented">and it stood</span>. God's lightest word, once uttered, is a standing law, to which nature absolutely conforms, and man ought to conform (comp. <a href="/psalms/119-90.htm">Psalm 119:90, 91</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/33-9.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">For</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֤י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He</span><br /><span class="heb">ה֣וּא</span> <span class="translit">(hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, self, the same, this, that, as, are</span><br /><br /><span class="word">spoke,</span><br /><span class="heb">אָמַ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·mar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and it came to be;</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֶּ֑הִי</span> <span class="translit">(way·ye·hî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He</span><br /><span class="heb">הֽוּא־</span> <span class="translit">(hū-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, self, the same, this, that, as, are</span><br /><br /><span class="word">commanded,</span><br /><span class="heb">צִ֝וָּ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(ṣiw·wāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6680.htm">Strong's 6680: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and it stood fast.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽיַּעֲמֹֽד׃</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·‘ă·mōḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stand, in various relations</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/33-9.htm">Psalm 33:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/33-9.htm">Psalm 33:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/33-9.htm">Psalm 33:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/33-9.htm">Psalm 33:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/33-9.htm">Psalm 33:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/33-9.htm">Psalm 33:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/33-9.htm">Psalm 33:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/33-9.htm">Psalm 33:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/33-9.htm">Psalm 33:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/33-9.htm">Psalm 33:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/33-9.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 33:9 For he spoke and it was done (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/33-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 33:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 33:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/33-10.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 33:10"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 33:10" /></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>