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href="/bsb/psalms/83.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/psalms/83.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Let them know that you, whose name is the LORD— that you alone are the Most High over all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/83.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then they will learn that you alone are called the LORD, that you alone are the Most High, supreme over all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/83.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />that they may know that you alone, whose name is the LORD, are the Most High over all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/83.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />May they know that You alone, whose name is the LORD, are Most High over all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/83.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />That <i>men</i> may know that thou, whose name alone <i>is</i> JEHOVAH, <i>art</i> the most high over all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/83.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />That they may know that You, whose name alone <i>is</i> the LORD, <i>Are</i> the Most High over all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/83.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So that they will know that You alone, whose name is the LORD, Are the Most High over all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/83.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />That they may know that You alone, whose name is the LORD, Are the Most High over all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/83.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />That they may know that Thou alone, whose name is the LORD, Art the Most High over all the earth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/83.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />That they may know that You alone—Your name is Yahweh— Are the Most High over all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/83.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />That they may know that You alone, whose name is the LORD, Are the Most High over all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/83.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />May they know that you alone — whose name is the LORD — are the Most High over the whole earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/83.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />May they know that You alone— whose name is Yahweh— are the Most High over all the earth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/83.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />That they may know that thou alone, whose name is Jehovah, Art the Most High over all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/83.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Make them realize that you are the LORD Most High, the only ruler of earth! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/83.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />That they may know that thou alone, whose name is JEHOVAH, art the Most High over all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/83.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />so that they must acknowledge you. Your name is the LORD. You alone are the Most High God of the whole earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/83.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />May they know that you alone are the LORD, supreme ruler over all the earth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/83.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then they will know that you alone— whose name is LORD— are the Most High over all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/83.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />May they know that You alone, whose name is the LORD, are Most High over all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/83.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then they will know that you alone are the LORD, the sovereign king over all the earth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/83.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />that they may know that you alone, whose name is the LORD, are the Most High over all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/83.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />That men may know that thou, whose name alone is JEHOVAH, art the most high over all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/83.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />that they may know that you alone, whose name is Yahweh, are the Most High over all the earth. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/83.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And they know that You—Your Name [is] YHWH—By Yourself [are] the Most High over all the earth!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/83.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And they know that Thou -- (Thy name is Jehovah -- by Thyself,) Art the Most High over all the earth!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/83.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And they shall know that thou, thy name Jehovah alone, the Most High over all the earth.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/83.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And let them know that the Lord is thy name: thou alone art the most High over all the earth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/83.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 82:19>And let them know that the Lord is your name. You alone are the Most High in all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/83.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Let them know that your name is LORD, you alone are the Most High over all the earth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/83.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Let them know that you alone, whose name is the LORD, are the Most High over all the earth.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/83.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />That men may know that thou, whose name alone is the LORD, art the most high over all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/83.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And they shall know that your Name is LORD JEHOVAH; you alone are exalted in all the Earth! <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/83.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />That they may know that it is Thou alone whose name is the LORD, The Most High over all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/83.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And let them know that thy name is Lord; that thou alone art Most High over all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/83-18.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=10498" 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/83.htm">Do Not Be Still, O God</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">17</span>May they be ever ashamed and terrified; may they perish in disgrace. <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: wə·yê·ḏə·‘ū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">May they know</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ’at·tāh (Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">You</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: lə·ḇad·de·ḵā (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 2ms) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">alone,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: šim·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">whose name</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.">is the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5945.htm" title="5945: ‘el·yō·wn (Adj-ms) -- An elevation, lofty, as title, the Supreme. From alah; an elevation, i.e. Lofty; as title, the Supreme.">are Most High</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.">over</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><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="/exodus/6-3.htm">Exodus 6:3</a></span><br />I appeared to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob as God Almighty, but by My name the LORD I did not make Myself known to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/42-8.htm">Isaiah 42:8</a></span><br />I am the LORD; that is My name! I will not yield My glory to another or My praise to idols.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/45-5.htm">Isaiah 45:5-6</a></span><br />I am the LORD, and there is no other; there is no God but Me. I will equip you for battle, though you have not known Me, / so that all may know, from where the sun rises to where it sets, that there is none but Me; I am the LORD, and there is no other.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/45-18.htm">Isaiah 45:18</a></span><br />For thus says the LORD, who created the heavens—He is God; He formed the earth and fashioned it; He established it; He did not create it to be empty, but formed it to be inhabited: “I am the LORD, and there is no other.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/45-21.htm">Isaiah 45:21-22</a></span><br />Speak up and present your case—yes, let them take counsel together. Who foretold this long ago? Who announced it from ancient times? Was it not I, the LORD? There is no other God but Me, a righteous God and Savior; there is none but Me. / Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/4-35.htm">Deuteronomy 4:35</a></span><br />You were shown these things so that you would know that the LORD is God; there is no other besides Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/32-39.htm">Deuteronomy 32:39</a></span><br />See now that I am He; there is no God besides Me. I bring death and I give life; I wound and I heal, and there is no one who can deliver from My hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-60.htm">1 Kings 8:60</a></span><br />so that all the peoples of the earth may know that the LORD is God. There is no other!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/19-19.htm">2 Kings 19:19</a></span><br />And now, O LORD our God, please save us from his hand, so that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that You alone, O LORD, are God.”<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="/jeremiah/10-10.htm">Jeremiah 10:10</a></span><br />But the LORD is the true God; He is the living God and eternal King. The earth quakes at His wrath, and the nations cannot endure His indignation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/14-9.htm">Zechariah 14:9</a></span><br />On that day the LORD will become King over all the earth—the LORD alone, and His name alone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/17-3.htm">John 17:3</a></span><br />Now this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/5-44.htm">John 5:44</a></span><br />How can you believe if you accept glory from one another, yet do not seek the glory that comes from the only God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/8-54.htm">John 8:54</a></span><br />Jesus answered, “If I glorify Myself, My glory means nothing. The One who glorifies Me is My Father, of whom you say, ‘He is our God.’</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">That men may know that you, whose name alone is JEHOVAH, are the most high over all the earth.</p><p class="hdg">that men</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/9-16.htm">Psalm 9:16</a></b></br> The LORD is known <i>by</i> the judgment <i>which</i> he executeth: the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. Higgaion. Selah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/59-13.htm">Psalm 59:13</a></b></br> Consume <i>them</i> in wrath, consume <i>them</i>, that they <i>may</i> not <i>be</i>: and let them know that God ruleth in Jacob unto the ends of the earth. Selah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/18-37.htm">1 Kings 18:37</a></b></br> Hear me, O LORD, hear me, that this people may know that thou <i>art</i> the LORD God, and <i>that</i> thou hast turned their heart back again.</p><p class="hdg">whose</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/22-14.htm">Genesis 22:14</a></b></br> And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovahjireh: as it is said <i>to</i> this day, In the mount of the LORD it shall be seen.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/6-3.htm">Exodus 6:3</a></b></br> And I appeared unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, by <i>the name of</i> God Almighty, but by my name JEHOVAH was I not known to them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/42-8.htm">Isaiah 42:8</a></b></br> I <i>am</i> the LORD: that <i>is</i> my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.</p><p class="hdg">the most</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/92-8.htm">Psalm 92:8</a></b></br> But thou, LORD, <i>art most</i> high for evermore.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/54-5.htm">Isaiah 54:5</a></b></br> For thy Maker <i>is</i> thine husband; the LORD of hosts <i>is</i> his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall he be called.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/4-25.htm">Daniel 4:25,32</a></b></br> That they shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field, and they shall make thee to eat grass as oxen, and they shall wet thee with the dew of heaven, and seven times shall pass over thee, till thou know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/76-7.htm">Alone</a> <a href="/psalms/81-1.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/psalms/83-10.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/psalms/81-1.htm">Gittith</a> <a href="/psalms/82-6.htm">High</a> <a href="/psalms/49-1.htm">Korah</a> <a href="/psalms/81-1.htm">Musician</a> <a href="/psalms/83-1.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/81-9.htm">Thyself</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/86-10.htm">Alone</a> <a href="/psalms/84-1.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/psalms/85-11.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/psalms/84-1.htm">Gittith</a> <a href="/psalms/87-5.htm">High</a> <a href="/psalms/84-1.htm">Korah</a> <a href="/psalms/84-1.htm">Musician</a> <a href="/psalms/84-1.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/85-3.htm">Thyself</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 83</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/83-1.htm">A complaint to God of the enemies conspiracies</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/83-9.htm">A prayer against those who oppress the Church</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/83.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/83.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>May they know that You alone</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the exclusivity of God as the one true deity. In the context of ancient Israel, surrounded by polytheistic cultures, this assertion was a declaration of monotheism. The Israelites were often tempted by the gods of neighboring nations, such as Baal and Asherah, but this statement reaffirms the belief in Yahweh as the sole God. This exclusivity is echoed in the Shema, found in <a href="/deuteronomy/6-4.htm">Deuteronomy 6:4</a>, which declares, "Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one."<p><b>whose name is the LORD</b><br>The use of "LORD" in all capital letters signifies the translation of the Tetragrammaton, YHWH, the personal name of God revealed to Moses in <a href="/exodus/3-14.htm">Exodus 3:14-15</a>. This name is considered sacred and is often replaced with "Adonai" in Jewish tradition when reading the scriptures aloud. The name signifies God's eternal existence and unchanging nature. It is a reminder of God's covenant relationship with Israel and His faithfulness throughout generations.<p><b>are Most High</b><br>The title "Most High" is a translation of the Hebrew "El Elyon," which denotes God's supreme authority and sovereignty over all creation. This title is used throughout the Old Testament to emphasize God's power and majesty, as seen in <a href="/genesis/14-18.htm">Genesis 14:18-20</a>, where Melchizedek blesses Abram in the name of "God Most High." It underscores God's position above all other spiritual beings and earthly rulers, affirming His ultimate control over the universe.<p><b>over all the earth</b><br>This phrase highlights God's dominion not just over Israel, but over the entire world. It reflects the universal scope of God's reign, as seen in <a href="/psalms/24.htm">Psalm 24:1</a>, "The earth is the LORD's, and everything in it." This global perspective is significant in the context of the psalm, which is a plea for God to act against the nations conspiring against Israel. It reassures the faithful that God's authority extends beyond national boundaries and that His justice and righteousness will prevail universally.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_psalmist.htm">The Psalmist (Asaph)</a></b><br>Asaph is traditionally credited as the author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/83.htm">Psalm 83</a>. He was a prominent Levite singer and seer in David's court, known for his role in leading worship and composing psalms.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (YHWH)</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, the LORD is the covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal, self-existent nature and His relationship with Israel.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_nations.htm">The Nations</a></b><br>While not explicitly mentioned in this verse, the context of <a href="/bsb/psalms/83.htm">Psalm 83</a> involves a coalition of nations conspiring against Israel, seeking to destroy God's people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation of Israel is the target of the surrounding nations' hostility, and the psalm is a plea for God's intervention and vindication.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_earth.htm">The Earth</a></b><br>The scope of God's sovereignty as described in this verse extends over all the earth, highlighting His universal dominion.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_uniqueness_of_god's_name.htm">The Uniqueness of God's Name</a></b><br>God's name, "the LORD" (YHWH), signifies His unique identity and covenant relationship with His people. Understanding and revering His name is crucial for believers.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_the_earth.htm">God's Sovereignty Over the Earth</a></b><br>Recognizing God as "Most High over all the earth" calls believers to trust in His supreme authority and control over all circumstances, including global events and personal challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_acknowledge_god.htm">The Call to Acknowledge God</a></b><br>The psalmist's prayer is for all to know and acknowledge God. This challenges believers to live in a way that reflects God's sovereignty and draws others to Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_assurance_of_god's_victory.htm">The Assurance of God's Victory</a></b><br>Despite opposition, God's ultimate victory is assured. Believers can find comfort and hope in His promise to protect and vindicate His people.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_83.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 83</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_name_jehovah_signify.htm">What does the name Jehovah signify?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_2_samuel_22_and_psalm_18_differ.htm">(2 Samuel 22 compared with Psalm 18) Why do these passages have slight variations if both are supposed to be inspired or accurate accounts?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_82_1_fit_with_deut._6_4.htm">How can a 'divine council' (Psalm 82:1) fit with passages claiming there is only one God (Deuteronomy 6:4)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_the_names_and_titles_of_god.htm">What are the Names and Titles of God?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/83.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 18.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">That men may know;</span> rather, <span class="accented">that they may know.</span> There is no "men" in the original. <span class="cmt_word">That thou, whose name alone is Jehovah, art the Most High over all the earth</span> (see the comment on ver. 16). <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/83-18.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">May they know</span><br /><span class="heb">וְֽיֵדְע֗וּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yê·ḏə·‘ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> </span><span class="str2">To know</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּֽי־</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">You</span><br /><span class="heb">אַתָּ֬ה</span> <span class="translit">(’at·tāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> </span><span class="str2">Thou and thee, ye and you</span><br /><br /><span class="word">alone,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְבַדֶּ֑ךָ</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḇad·de·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_905.htm">Strong's 905: </a> </span><span class="str2">Separation, a part of the body, branch of a, tree, bar for, carrying, chief of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">whose name</span><br /><span class="heb">שִׁמְךָ֣</span> <span class="translit">(šim·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> </span><span class="str2">A name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is the LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֣ה</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">are Most High</span><br /><span class="heb">עֶ֝לְי֗וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(‘el·yō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5945.htm">Strong's 5945: </a> </span><span class="str2">An elevation, lofty, as title, the Supreme</span><br /><br /><span class="word">over</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">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 earth.</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאָֽרֶץ׃</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/83-18.htm">Psalm 83:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/83-18.htm">Psalm 83:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/83-18.htm">Psalm 83:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/83-18.htm">Psalm 83:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/83-18.htm">Psalm 83:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/83-18.htm">Psalm 83:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/83-18.htm">Psalm 83:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/83-18.htm">Psalm 83:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/83-18.htm">Psalm 83:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/83-18.htm">Psalm 83:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/83-18.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 83:18 That they may know that you alone (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/83-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 83:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 83:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/84-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 84:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 84:1" /></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>