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The strong right arm of the LORD has done glorious things!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/118.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />the right hand of the LORD exalts, the right hand of the LORD does valiantly!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/118.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The right hand of the LORD is exalted! The right hand of the LORD performs with valor!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/118.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The right hand of the LORD is exalted: the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/118.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The right hand of the LORD is exalted; The right hand of the LORD does valiantly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/118.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The right hand of the LORD is exalted; The right hand of the LORD performs valiantly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/118.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The right hand of the LORD is exalted; The right hand of the LORD does valiantly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/118.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The right hand of the LORD is exalted; The right hand of the LORD does valiantly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/118.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The right hand of Yahweh is exalted; The right hand of Yahweh does valiantly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/118.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The right hand of the LORD is exalted; The right hand of the LORD does valiantly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/118.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD’s right hand is raised. The LORD’s right hand performs valiantly! ”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/118.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD&#8217s right hand is raised. The LORD&#8217s right hand performs valiantly!&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/118.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The right hand of Jehovah is exalted: The right hand of Jehovah doeth valiantly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/118.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />With his mighty arm the LORD wins victories! The LORD is powerful!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/118.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The right hand of the LORD is exalted: the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/118.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The right hand of the LORD is held high. The right hand of the LORD displays strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/118.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />His power has brought us victory--his mighty power in battle!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/118.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The right hand of the LORD is exalted! The right hand of the LORD is victorious!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/118.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The right hand of the LORD is exalted! The right hand of the LORD performs with valor!?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/118.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />the LORD's right hand gives victory, the LORD's right hand conquers. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/118.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The right hand of the LORD is exalted. The right hand of the LORD does valiantly."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/118.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The right hand of the LORD is exalted: the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/118.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The right hand of Yahweh is exalted! The right hand of Yahweh does valiantly!” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/118.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The right hand of YHWH is exalted, "" The right hand of YHWH is doing valiantly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/118.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The right hand of Jehovah is exalted, The right hand of Jehovah is doing valiantly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/118.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The right hand of Jehovah was exalted: the right hand of Jehovah did strength.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/118.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The right hand of the Lord hath wrought strength: the right hand of the Lord hath exulted me: the right hand of the Lord hath wrought strength. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/118.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 117:16>The right hand of the Lord has wrought virtue. The right hand of the Lord has exalted me. The right hand of the Lord has wrought virtue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/118.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />the LORD’s right hand is raised; the LORD’s right hand works valiantly.” <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/118.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />the right hand of the LORD is exalted; the right hand of the LORD does valiantly.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/118.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The right hand of the LORD has exalted me; the right hand of the LORD does valiantly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/118.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The right hand of LORD JEHOVAH has exalted me! The right hand of LORD JEHOVAH has performed miracles!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/118.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The right hand of the LORD is exalted; The right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/118.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The right hand of the Lord has exalted me: the right hand of the Lord has wrought powerfully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/118-16.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=14865" 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/118.htm">Give Thanks to the LORD, for He is Good</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">15</span>Shouts of joy and salvation resound in the tents of the righteous: “The right hand of the LORD performs with valor! <span class="reftext">16</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3225.htm" title="3225: yə·mîn (N-fsc) -- Right hand. From yaman; the right hand or side of a person or other object; locally, the south.">The right hand</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/7426.htm" title="7426: rō·w·mê·māh (V-Piel-Prtcpl-fs) -- To be exalted. A primitive root; to rise.">is exalted!</a> <a href="/hebrew/3225.htm" title="3225: yə·mîn (N-fsc) -- Right hand. From yaman; the right hand or side of a person or other object; locally, the south.">The right hand</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/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ō·śāh (V-Qal-Prtcpl-fs) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">performs</a> <a href="/hebrew/2428.htm" title="2428: ḥā·yil (N-ms) -- From chuwl; probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength.">with valor!”</a> </span><span class="reftext">17</span>I will not die, but I will live and proclaim what the LORD has done.…<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/15-6.htm">Exodus 15:6</a></span><br />Your right hand, O LORD, is majestic in power; Your right hand, O LORD, has shattered the enemy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a></span><br />Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/62-8.htm">Isaiah 62:8</a></span><br />The LORD has sworn by His right hand and by His mighty arm: “Never again will I give your grain to your enemies for food, nor will foreigners drink the new wine for which you have toiled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/63-12.htm">Isaiah 63:12</a></span><br />who sent His glorious arm to lead them by the right hand of Moses, who divided the waters before them to gain for Himself everlasting renown,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/4-34.htm">Deuteronomy 4:34</a></span><br />Or has any god tried to take as his own a nation out of another nation—by trials, signs, wonders, and war, by a strong hand and an outstretched arm, and by great terrors—as the LORD your God did for you in Egypt, before your eyes?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/5-15.htm">Deuteronomy 5:15</a></span><br />Remember that you were a slave in the land of Egypt, and that the LORD your God brought you out of there with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm. That is why the LORD your God has commanded you to keep the Sabbath day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/7-19.htm">Deuteronomy 7:19</a></span><br />the great trials that you saw, the signs and wonders, and the mighty hand and outstretched arm by which the LORD your God brought you out. The LORD your God will do the same to all the peoples you now fear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/26-8.htm">Deuteronomy 26:8</a></span><br />Then the LORD brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm, with great terror, signs, and wonders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-12.htm">1 Chronicles 29:12</a></span><br />Both riches and honor come from You, and You are the ruler over all. In Your hands are power and might to exalt and give strength to all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/1-10.htm">Nehemiah 1:10</a></span><br />They are Your servants and Your people. You redeemed them by Your great power and mighty hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-33.htm">Acts 2:33</a></span><br />Exalted, then, to the right hand of God, He has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/4-30.htm">Acts 4:30</a></span><br />as You stretch out Your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of Your holy servant Jesus.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-55.htm">Acts 7:55-56</a></span><br />But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked intently into heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. / “Look,” he said, “I see heaven open and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-34.htm">Romans 8:34</a></span><br />Who is there to condemn us? For Christ Jesus, who died, and more than that was raised to life, is at the right hand of God—and He is interceding for us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/1-19.htm">Ephesians 1:19-21</a></span><br />and the surpassing greatness of His power to us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of His mighty strength, / which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms, / far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in the present age but also in the one to come.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The right hand of the LORD is exalted: the right hand of the LORD does valiantly.</p><p class="hdg">right hand</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/15-6.htm">Exodus 15:6</a></b></br> Thy right hand, O LORD, is become glorious in power: thy right hand, O LORD, hath dashed in pieces the enemy.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/2-32.htm">Acts 2:32-36</a></b></br> This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/113-4.htm">Exalted</a> <a href="/psalms/118-15.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/psalms/113-5.htm">High</a> <a href="/psalms/118-15.htm">Lord's</a> <a href="/psalms/118-15.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/psalms/118-15.htm">Power</a> <a href="/psalms/118-15.htm">Right</a> <a href="/psalms/118-15.htm">Valiantly</a> <a href="/psalms/118-15.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/138-2.htm">Exalted</a> <a href="/psalms/118-18.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/psalms/122-7.htm">High</a> <a href="/psalms/118-20.htm">Lord's</a> <a href="/psalms/120-4.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/psalms/140-1.htm">Power</a> <a href="/psalms/119-7.htm">Right</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-29.htm">Valiantly</a> <a href="/psalms/118-17.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 118</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/118-1.htm">An exhortation to praise God for his mercy</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/118-5.htm">The psalmist by his experience shows how good it is to trust in God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/118-19.htm">Under the type of the psalmist the coming of Christ in his kingdom is expressed</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/118.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/118.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The right hand of the LORD is exalted!</b><br>The "right hand" in biblical terms often symbolizes power and authority. In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the right hand was considered the hand of strength and skill. The phrase "is exalted" suggests that God's power is supreme and lifted high above all others. This can be connected to <a href="/exodus/15-6.htm">Exodus 15:6</a>, where the right hand of God is described as glorious in power, defeating the enemies of Israel. The exaltation of God's right hand signifies His ultimate authority and victory over all adversaries, a theme that resonates throughout the Psalms and the entire Bible.<p><b>The right hand of the LORD performs with valor!</b><br>The repetition of "the right hand of the LORD" emphasizes the certainty and reliability of God's intervention. "Performs with valor" indicates acts of bravery and strength, suggesting that God's actions are not only powerful but also courageous and noble. This can be seen in the historical context of Israel's deliverance from Egypt and their victories in the Promised Land, where God's intervention was both mighty and honorable. The valor of God's right hand is a type of Christ, who is the ultimate manifestation of God's power and courage, fulfilling prophecies and bringing salvation through His death and resurrection. This phrase echoes the assurance found in <a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a>, where God promises to uphold His people with His righteous right hand.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, representing God's power and authority. The "right hand" symbolizes His strength and active intervention in the world.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/psalmist.htm">Psalmist (Author of Psalm 118)</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed to King David, though the exact authorship is uncertain. The psalmist expresses gratitude and praise for God's deliverance and might.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation of Israel is often the recipient of God's mighty acts, and this psalm is a communal song of thanksgiving for His deliverance.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/temple_worship.htm">Temple Worship</a></b><br>Psalm 118 is part of the Hallel, a series of psalms (113-118) sung during Jewish festivals, particularly Passover, highlighting God's deliverance and faithfulness.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/e/exodus_event.htm">Exodus Event</a></b><br>While not directly mentioned, the themes of deliverance and God's mighty hand echo the Exodus, where God delivered Israel from Egypt with a "mighty hand and an outstretched arm."<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereign_power.htm">God's Sovereign Power</a></b><br>The "right hand of the LORD" symbolizes His ultimate authority and power over all creation. Believers can trust in His sovereign control over their lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_intervention.htm">Divine Intervention</a></b><br>Just as God intervened for Israel, He continues to act in the lives of His people today. We should remain vigilant and thankful for His ongoing work.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/exaltation_of_god.htm">Exaltation of God</a></b><br>The exaltation of God's right hand calls us to worship and praise Him for His mighty deeds. Our response should be one of reverence and gratitude.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_god's_strength.htm">Courage in God's Strength</a></b><br>Knowing that God's right hand performs with valor gives believers courage to face challenges, relying on His strength rather than their own.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_of_faith.htm">Community of Faith</a></b><br>Psalm 118 is a communal song, reminding us of the importance of gathering with fellow believers to celebrate and acknowledge God's mighty works.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_118.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 118</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_right_hand_of_fellowship.htm">What is the Right Hand of Fellowship?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_holiness,_sanctification.htm">How can I find hope in times of despair?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'the_lord_to_my_lord'_mean.htm">What does 'The LORD said to my Lord' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'hand_of_god'_mean.htm">What does 'Hand of God' mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/118.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(16) <span class= "bld">Is exalted.</span>--Here evidently the attitude of a warrior. The hand is <span class= "ital">lifted up to strike.</span><p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/118.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 16.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The right hand of the Lord is exalted</span> (compare the parallel expression in <a href="/exodus/15-6.htm">Exodus 15:6</a>, "Thy right hand, O God, <span class="accented">is become glorious in power"</span>). When God's right hand effects a deliverance, it gets, as it were, additional glory to itself. <span class="cmt_word">The right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly</span>. So, already, in ver. 16. Repetition is a special characteristic of this psalm (see vers. 1, 2, 3, 4; vers. 8, 9; vers. 10-12, etc.). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/118-16.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">The right hand</span><br /><span class="heb">יְמִ֣ין</span> <span class="translit">(yə·mîn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3225.htm">Strong's 3225: </a> </span><span class="str2">The right hand, side, the south</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">is exalted!</span><br /><span class="heb">רוֹמֵמָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(rō·w·mê·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Participle - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7426.htm">Strong's 7426: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be exalted</span><br /><br /><span class="word">The right hand</span><br /><span class="heb">יְמִ֥ין</span> <span class="translit">(yə·mîn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3225.htm">Strong's 3225: </a> </span><span class="str2">The right hand, side, the south</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְ֝הוָה</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">performs</span><br /><span class="heb">עֹ֣שָׂה</span> <span class="translit">(‘ō·śāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular<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">with valor!”</span><br /><span class="heb">חָֽיִל׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḥā·yil)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2428.htm">Strong's 2428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/118-16.htm">Psalm 118:16 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/118-16.htm">Psalm 118:16 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/118-16.htm">Psalm 118:16 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/118-16.htm">Psalm 118:16 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/118-16.htm">Psalm 118:16 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/118-16.htm">Psalm 118:16 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/118-16.htm">Psalm 118:16 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/118-16.htm">Psalm 118:16 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/118-16.htm">Psalm 118:16 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/118-16.htm">Psalm 118:16 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/118-16.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 118:16 The right hand of Yahweh is exalted! 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