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He breathed the word, and all the stars were born.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/33.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, and by the breath of his mouth all their host.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/33.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, and all the stars by the breath of His mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/33.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/33.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, And all the host of them by the breath of His mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/33.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, And by the breath of His mouth all their lights.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/33.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, And by the breath of His mouth all their host.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/33.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, And by the breath of His mouth all their host.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/33.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />By the word of Yahweh the heavens were made, And by the breath of His mouth all their host.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/33.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />By the word of the LORD were the heavens made, And all their host by the breath of His mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/33.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The heavens were made by the word of the LORD, and all the stars, by the breath of his mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/33.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The heavens were made by the word of the LORD, and all the stars, by the breath of His mouth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/33.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />By the word of Jehovah were the heavens made, And all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/33.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The LORD made the heavens and everything in them by his word. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/33.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/33.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The heavens were made by the word of the LORD and all the stars by the breath of his mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/33.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The LORD created the heavens by his command, the sun, moon, and stars by his spoken word. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/33.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />By the word of the LORD the heavens were made; all the heavenly bodies by the breath of his mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/33.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, and all the stars by the breath of His mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/33.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />By the LORD's decree the heavens were made; by a mere word from his mouth all the stars in the sky were created. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/33.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />By the word of the LORD the heavens were made; and all their host by the breath of his mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/33.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/33.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />By Yahweh’s word, the heavens were made: all their army by the breath of his mouth. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/33.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />By the word of YHWH "" The heavens have been made, "" And all their host by the breath of His mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/33.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> By the word of Jehovah The heavens have been made, And by the breath of His mouth all their host.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/33.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />By the word of Jehovah the heavens were made, and by the spirit of his mouth all their army.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/33.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />By the word of the Lord the heavens were established; and all the power of them by the spirit of his mouth: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/33.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 32:6>By the word of the Lord, the heavens were established, and all their power, by the Spirit of his mouth:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/33.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />By the LORD’s word the heavens were made; by the breath of his mouth all their host. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/33.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, and all their host by the breath of his mouth.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/33.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/33.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />By The Word of LORD JEHOVAH the Heavens were made, and all his hosts by The Breath of his mouth.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/33.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; And all the host of them by the breath of His mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/33.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />By the word of the Lord the heavens were established; and all the host of them by the breath of his <i>mouth</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/33-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=3517" 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">5</span>The LORD loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of His loving devotion. <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: biḏ·ḇar (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">By the word</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</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/6213.htm" title="6213: na·‘ă·śū (V-Nifal-Perf-3cp) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">were made,</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.">and all</a> <a href="/hebrew/6635.htm" title="6635: ṣə·ḇā·’ām (N-csc:: 3mp) -- Or tsbadah; from tsaba'; a mass of persons, especially reg. Organized for war; by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively.">the stars</a> <a href="/hebrew/7307.htm" title="7307: ū·ḇə·rū·aḥ (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-csc) -- Breath, wind, spirit. From ruwach; wind; by resemblance breath.">by the breath</a> <a href="/hebrew/6310.htm" title="6310: pîw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to.">of His mouth.</a> </span><span class="reftext">7</span>He piles up the waters of the sea; He puts the depths into storehouses.…<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="/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="/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="/genesis/1-1.htm">Genesis 1:1-3</a></span><br />In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. / Now the earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters. / And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light.<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="/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="/isaiah/40-26.htm">Isaiah 40:26</a></span><br />Lift up your eyes on high: Who created all these? He leads forth the starry host by number; He calls each one by name. Because of His great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/26-13.htm">Job 26:13</a></span><br />By His breath the skies were cleared; His hand pierced the fleeing serpent.<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="/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="/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="/proverbs/3-19.htm">Proverbs 3:19</a></span><br />The LORD founded the earth by wisdom and established the heavens by understanding.<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="/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="/job/33-4.htm">Job 33:4</a></span><br />The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-10.htm">John 1:10</a></span><br />He was in the world, and though the world was made through Him, the world did not recognize Him.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">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="hdg">By the</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/33-9.htm">Psalm 33:9</a></b></br> For he spake, and it was <i>done</i>; he commanded, and it stood fast.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/148-1.htm">Psalm 148:1-5</a></b></br> Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the LORD from the heavens: praise him in the heights… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/1-1.htm">Genesis 1:1</a></b></br> In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.</p><p class="hdg">the host</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/148-2.htm">Psalm 148:2,3</a></b></br> Praise ye him, all his angels: praise ye him, all his hosts… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/2-1.htm">Genesis 2:1</a></b></br> Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/4-19.htm">Deuteronomy 4:19</a></b></br> And lest thou lift up thine eyes unto heaven, and when thou seest the sun, and the moon, and the stars, <i>even</i> all the host of heaven, shouldest be driven to worship them, and serve them, which the LORD thy God hath divided unto all nations under the whole heaven.</p><p class="hdg">breath</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/104-30.htm">Psalm 104:30</a></b></br> Thou sendest forth thy spirit, they are created: and thou renewest the face of the earth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/2-7.htm">Genesis 2:7</a></b></br> And the LORD God formed man <i>of</i> the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/26-13.htm">Job 26:13</a></b></br> By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens; his hand hath formed the crooked serpent.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/27-3.htm">Army</a> <a href="/psalms/18-15.htm">Breath</a> <a href="/psalms/20-6.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/psalms/20-6.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/psalms/27-3.htm">Host</a> <a href="/psalms/32-9.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-6.htm">Starry</a> <a href="/psalms/33-4.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/33-16.htm">Army</a> <a href="/psalms/39-5.htm">Breath</a> <a href="/psalms/33-13.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/psalms/33-13.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/psalms/33-16.htm">Host</a> <a href="/psalms/34-1.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/isaiah/34-4.htm">Starry</a> <a href="/psalms/33-9.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 /> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/psalms/33.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div><b>By the word of the LORD</b><br />This phrase emphasizes the power and authority of God's spoken word. In Hebrew, the term "word" is "דָּבָר" (dabar), which signifies not just a spoken word but a command or decree. Theologically, this reflects the creative power of God, as seen in <a href="/genesis/1.htm">Genesis 1</a>, where God speaks creation into existence. The "word of the LORD" is not merely sound but an active force that accomplishes His will. This underscores the belief in the inerrancy and authority of Scripture, as God's word is seen as infallible and life-giving.<p><b>the heavens were made</b><br />The creation of the heavens is attributed directly to God's word, highlighting His omnipotence. The Hebrew word for "heavens" is "שָׁמַיִם" (shamayim), which can refer to the sky, the universe, or the spiritual realm. This phrase reflects the biblical worldview that God is the Creator of all things, both seen and unseen. Historically, this stands in contrast to ancient Near Eastern creation myths, which often involved multiple gods and chaotic processes. Here, creation is orderly and purposeful, stemming from a single, sovereign God.<p><b>and all the stars</b><br />The phrase "all the stars" refers to the celestial bodies, which in ancient times were often associated with divine beings or omens. The Hebrew word "צְבָאָם" (tzeva'am) can be translated as "host" or "army," suggesting an organized and vast array. This reflects the biblical theme of God's sovereignty over the cosmos, where even the stars are part of His creation and under His command. It also serves as a reminder of the vastness and majesty of God's creation, inspiring awe and worship.<p><b>by the breath of His mouth</b><br />The "breath" of God, in Hebrew "רוּחַ" (ruach), is often associated with His Spirit. This phrase suggests the intimate and personal nature of creation, as breath is a life-giving force. In <a href="/genesis/2-7.htm">Genesis 2:7</a>, God breathes life into Adam, indicating that life itself is a gift from God. Theologically, this highlights the role of the Holy Spirit in creation, sustaining and animating all things. It also emphasizes the closeness of God to His creation, as His breath is a metaphor for His presence and life-giving power.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/33.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) <span class= "bld">The breath of his mouth.</span>--This is plainly only a synonym for <span class= "ital">word. </span>(Comp. <a href="/isaiah/11-4.htm" title="But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he shall smite the earth: with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked.">Isaiah 11:4</a>, where "breath of his lips" is used for the Divine sentence of judgment upon the heathen.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/33.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 6.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">By the word of the Lord were the heavens made.</span> God is to be praised, not only for his goodness, but also for his greatness, and especially for his greatness in creation (see <a href="/psalms/19-1.htm">Psalm 19:1-6</a>). The heavens were made "by his word" in a double sense - by the Word, who is the Second Person of the Trinity (<a href="/john/1-3.htm">John 1:3</a>; <a href="/hebrews/1-2.htm">Hebrews 1:2, 10</a>), and by a mere utterance, without the employment of any mechanical means, as we learn from <a href="/genesis/1-6.htm">Genesis 1:6-8</a>. <span class="cmt_word">And all the host of them by the breath of his mouth</span>. The "host of heaven" is here, undoubtedly, the host of heavenly bodies - the sun, moon, and stars - as in <a href="/genesis/2-1.htm">Genesis 2:1</a>. These were made "by the breath of God's mouth;" <span class="accented">i.e.</span> by his simple utterance of the command - "Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven, to divide the day from the night" (<a href="/genesis/1-14.htm">Genesis 1:14</a>; comp. <a href="/job/26-13.htm">Job 26:13</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/33-6.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">By the word</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּדְבַ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(biḏ·ḇar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> </span><span class="str2">A word, a matter, thing, a cause</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְ֭הוָה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</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">were made,</span><br /><span class="heb">נַעֲשׂ֑וּ</span> <span class="translit">(na·‘ă·śū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and all</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the stars</span><br /><span class="heb">צְבָאָֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(ṣə·ḇā·’ām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6635.htm">Strong's 6635: </a> </span><span class="str2">A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign</span><br /><br /><span class="word">by the breath</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבְר֥וּחַ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·rū·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - common singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7307.htm">Strong's 7307: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of His mouth.</span><br /><span class="heb">פִּ֝֗יו</span> <span class="translit">(pîw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6310.htm">Strong's 6310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/33-6.htm">Psalm 33:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/33-6.htm">Psalm 33:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/33-6.htm">Psalm 33:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/33-6.htm">Psalm 33:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/33-6.htm">Psalm 33:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/33-6.htm">Psalm 33:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/33-6.htm">Psalm 33:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/33-6.htm">Psalm 33:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/33-6.htm">Psalm 33:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/33-6.htm">Psalm 33:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/33-6.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 33:6 By Yahweh's word the heavens were made (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/33-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 33:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 33:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/33-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 33:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 33:7" /></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>