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href="/bsb/psalms/89.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/89.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />And I will appoint him to be my firstborn, the most exalted of the kings of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/89.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />I will make him my firstborn son, the mightiest king on earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/89.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And I will make him the firstborn, the highest of the kings of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/89.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will indeed appoint him as My firstborn, the highest of the kings of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/89.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Also I will make him <i>my</i> firstborn, higher than the kings of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/89.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Also I will make him <i>My</i> firstborn, The highest of the kings of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/89.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“I will also make him <i>My</i> firstborn, The highest of the kings of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/89.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220I also shall make him My firstborn, The highest of the kings of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/89.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“I also shall make him <i>My</i> first-born, The highest of the kings of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/89.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />I also shall make him <i>My</i> firstborn, The highest of the kings of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/89.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“I will also make him My firstborn (preeminent), The highest of the kings of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/89.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will also make him my firstborn, greatest of the kings of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/89.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will also make him My firstborn, greatest of the kings of the earth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/89.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />I also will make him my first-born, The highest of the kings of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/89.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />"I have chosen David as my first-born son, and he will be the ruler of all kings on earth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/89.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />I also will make him my firstborn, the highest of the kings of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/89.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Yes, I will make him the firstborn. He will be the Most High to the kings of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/89.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I will make him my first-born son, the greatest of all kings. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/89.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"Indeed, I myself made him the firstborn, the highest of the kings of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/89.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will indeed appoint him as My firstborn, the highest of the kings of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/89.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />I will appoint him to be my firstborn son, the most exalted of the earth's kings. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/89.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />I will also appoint him my firstborn, the highest of the kings of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/89.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Also I will make him my first-born, higher than the kings of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/89.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />I will also appoint him my firstborn, the highest of the kings of the earth. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/89.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />I also appoint him firstborn, "" Highest of the kings of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/89.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> I also first-born do appoint him, Highest of the kings of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/89.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Also I will give him the firstborn, the highest to the kings of the earth.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/89.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And I will make him my firstborn, high above the kings of the earth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/89.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 88:28>And I will make him the first-born, preeminent before the kings of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/89.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />I myself make him the firstborn, Most High over the kings of the earth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/89.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />I will make him the firstborn, the highest of the kings of the earth.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/89.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Also I will make him my first-born, and will exalt him over the kings of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/89.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Also I shall make him the firstborn and I shall exalt him above the Kings of the Earth.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/89.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />I also will appoint him first-born, The highest of the kings of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/89.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And I will make him <i>my</i> first-born, higher than the kings of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/89-27.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=11228" 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/89.htm">I Will Sing of His Love Forever</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">26</span>He will call to Me, ‘You are my Father, my God, the Rock of my salvation.’ <span class="reftext">27</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: ’ā·nî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I.">I</a> <a href="/hebrew/637.htm" title="637: ’ap̄- (Conj) -- Also, yea. A primitive particle; meaning accession; also or yea; adversatively though.">will indeed</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: ’et·tə·nê·hū (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs:: 3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">appoint him as</a> <a href="/hebrew/1060.htm" title="1060: bə·ḵō·wr (N-ms) -- First-born. From bakar; firstborn; hence, chief.">My firstborn,</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.">the highest</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: lə·mal·ḵê- (Prep-l:: N-mpc) -- King. From malak; a king.">of the kings</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: ’ā·reṣ (N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">of the earth.</a> </span><span class="reftext">28</span>I will forever preserve My loving devotion for him, and My covenant with him will stand fast.…<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="/2_samuel/7-14.htm">2 Samuel 7:14</a></span><br />I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/1-5.htm">Hebrews 1:5</a></span><br />For to which of the angels did God ever say: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father”? Or again: “I will be His Father, and He will be My Son”?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/1-5.htm">Revelation 1:5</a></span><br />and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loves us and has released us from our sins by His blood,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/1-18.htm">Colossians 1:18</a></span><br />And He is the head of the body, the church; He is the beginning and firstborn from among the dead, so that in all things He may have preeminence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-29.htm">Romans 8:29</a></span><br />For those God foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/17-13.htm">1 Chronicles 17:13</a></span><br />I will be his Father, and he will be My son. And I will never remove My loving devotion from him as I removed it from your predecessor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/7-13.htm">2 Samuel 7:13-16</a></span><br />He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men. / But My loving devotion will never be removed from him as I removed it from Saul, whom I removed from before you. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/22-10.htm">1 Chronicles 22:10</a></span><br />He is the one who will build a house for My Name. He will be My son, and I will be his Father. And I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel forever.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-6.htm">1 Chronicles 28:6</a></span><br />And He said to me, ‘Solomon your son is the one who will build My house and My courts, for I have chosen him as My son, and I will be his Father.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/3-17.htm">Matthew 3:17</a></span><br />And a voice from heaven said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a></span><br />The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/3-16.htm">John 3:16</a></span><br />For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-33.htm">Acts 13:33</a></span><br />He has fulfilled for us, their children, by raising up Jesus. As it is written in the second Psalm: ‘You are My Son; today I have become Your Father.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/5-5.htm">Hebrews 5:5</a></span><br />So also Christ did not take upon Himself the glory of becoming a high priest, but He was called by the One who said to Him: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/3-14.htm">Revelation 3:14</a></span><br />To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the Originator of God’s creation.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Also I will make him my firstborn, higher than the kings of the earth.</p><p class="hdg">also</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/2-7.htm">Psalm 2:7</a></b></br> I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou <i>art</i> my Son; this day have I begotten thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/8-29.htm">Romans 8:29</a></b></br> For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate <i>to be</i> conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/colossians/1-15.htm">Colossians 1:15,18</a></b></br> Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: … </p><p class="hdg">higher</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/2-10.htm">Psalm 2:10-12</a></b></br> Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/72-11.htm">Psalm 72:11</a></b></br> Yea, all kings shall fall down before him: all nations shall serve him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/24-7.htm">Numbers 24:7</a></b></br> He shall pour the water out of his buckets, and his seed <i>shall be</i> in many waters, and his king shall be higher than Agag, and his kingdom shall be exalted.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/75-2.htm">Appoint</a> <a href="/psalms/89-11.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/psalms/89-24.htm">Exalted</a> <a href="/psalms/78-51.htm">First</a> <a href="/psalms/78-51.htm">Firstborn</a> <a href="/psalms/78-51.htm">First-Born</a> <a href="/psalms/89-13.htm">High</a> <a href="/psalms/61-2.htm">Higher</a> <a href="/psalms/87-5.htm">Highest</a> <a href="/psalms/76-12.htm">Kings</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/104-8.htm">Appoint</a> <a href="/psalms/89-39.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/psalms/89-42.htm">Exalted</a> <a href="/psalms/105-36.htm">First</a> <a href="/psalms/105-36.htm">Firstborn</a> <a href="/psalms/105-36.htm">First-Born</a> <a href="/psalms/91-1.htm">High</a> <a href="/psalms/108-4.htm">Higher</a> <a href="/psalms/115-16.htm">Highest</a> <a href="/psalms/102-15.htm">Kings</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 89</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/89-1.htm">The psalmist praises God for his covenant</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/89-5.htm">For his wonderful power</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/89-15.htm">For the care of his church</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/89-19.htm">For his favor to the kingdom of David</a></span><br><span class="reftext">38. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/89-38.htm">Then complaining of contrary events</a></span><br><span class="reftext">46. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/89-46.htm">He expostulates, prays, and blesses 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'; 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In ancient Near Eastern culture, the firstborn son held a position of privilege and authority. This phrase can be seen as a messianic prophecy, pointing to Jesus Christ, who is referred to as the "firstborn over all creation" (<a href="/colossians/1-15.htm">Colossians 1:15</a>). The appointment by God indicates divine choice and favor, reminiscent of God's covenant with David, where God promises to establish his lineage and kingdom (<a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-16</a>). This appointment underscores the idea of a chosen leader who holds a unique relationship with God, reflecting the special status of Israel as God's "firstborn son" (<a href="/exodus/4-22.htm">Exodus 4:22</a>).<p><b>the highest of the kings of the earth</b><br>This phrase emphasizes supremacy and unparalleled authority. In the historical context, it reflects the Davidic covenant, where God promises that David's line will endure forever and his throne will be established (<a href="/psalms/89-3.htm">Psalm 89:3-4</a>). The "highest" king signifies a ruler above all earthly powers, a theme echoed in the New Testament with Jesus Christ, who is described as "King of kings and Lord of lords" (<a href="/revelation/19-16.htm">Revelation 19:16</a>). This supremacy is not just political but spiritual, indicating a reign that transcends earthly kingdoms. The phrase also connects to the eschatological hope of a future messianic kingdom where Christ will reign supreme, fulfilling the promises made to David and establishing justice and righteousness on earth.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/ethan_the_ezrahite.htm">Ethan the Ezrahite</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/89.htm">Psalm 89</a>, who is believed to be a wise man during the time of King Solomon. He is credited with writing this psalm, which reflects on God's covenant with David.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The king of Israel to whom God made a covenant promising that his descendants would rule forever. This verse is part of a larger passage that speaks of God's promises to David.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The speaker in this verse, who is making a declaration about His chosen one, often understood as a reference to the Messiah in Christian theology.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/f/firstborn.htm">Firstborn</a></b><br>A term used to denote preeminence and special status. In the context of this verse, it signifies a position of authority and honor.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/k/kings_of_the_earth.htm">Kings of the Earth</a></b><br>Refers to earthly rulers, highlighting the supremacy of the one appointed by God over all other kings.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_firstborn.htm">Understanding Firstborn</a></b><br>In biblical terms, "firstborn" signifies preeminence rather than birth order. It is a title of honor and authority, as seen in the context of Christ's supremacy.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/messianic_fulfillment.htm">Messianic Fulfillment</a></b><br>This verse is often seen as a prophecy pointing to Jesus Christ, who fulfills the role of the ultimate King and the firstborn of all creation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>The appointment of the "firstborn" by God underscores His sovereign will and plan, reminding believers of His ultimate authority over all earthly powers.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/covenant_faithfulness.htm">Covenant Faithfulness</a></b><br>God's promise to David and its fulfillment in Christ demonstrates His faithfulness to His covenants, encouraging believers to trust in His promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/christ's_supremacy.htm">Christ's Supremacy</a></b><br>Recognizing Jesus as the highest of the kings of the earth calls Christians to submit to His authority and live under His lordship.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_89.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 89</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_jesus_the_firstborn_of_creation.htm">Is Jesus considered the firstborn of creation?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_'firstborn'_mean_christ_had_a_beginning.htm">Colossians 1:15 – If Christ is “the firstborn of all creation,” doesn’t that imply he had a beginning, contradicting the claim of his eternal nature? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_jesus_a_created_being.htm">Is Jesus a created being?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_god_as_a_fortress_conflicting_imagery.htm">Does the imagery in Psalm 144:2, describing God as a fortress, conflict with the concept of a transcendent, non-physical deity elsewhere in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/89.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(27) <span class= "bld">Firstborn.</span>--Jesse's youngest son became the firstborn, the favourite son of God. Here, of course, the epithet is extended to all the Davidic succession.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/89.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 27.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Also I will make him my firstborn.</span> There is but one true "Firstborn" - "the Only Begotten of the Father." All other so called "firstborns" - as Israel (<a href="/exodus/4-22.htm">Exodus 4:22</a>), Ephraim (<a href="/jeremiah/31-9.htm">Jeremiah 31:9</a>), David - are reflections or representatives, in some way or other, of the real and only true "Firstborn." <span class="cmt_word">Higher than the kings of the earth</span>; literally, <span class="accented">the most high above the kings of the earth; i.e.</span> standing to the other "kings of the earth" as "the Most High" to his angelic ministers. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/89-27.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">I</span><br /><span class="heb">אָ֭נִי</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_589.htm">Strong's 589: </a> </span><span class="str2">I</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will indeed</span><br /><span class="heb">אַף־</span> <span class="translit">(’ap̄-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_637.htm">Strong's 637: </a> </span><span class="str2">Meaning accession, yea, adversatively though</span><br /><br /><span class="word">appoint him as</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶתְּנֵ֑הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(’et·tə·nê·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">My firstborn,</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּכ֣וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḵō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1060.htm">Strong's 1060: </a> </span><span class="str2">Firstborn, chief</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the highest</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">of the kings</span><br /><span class="heb">לְמַלְכֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(lə·mal·ḵê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the earth.</span><br /><span class="heb">אָֽרֶץ׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/89-27.htm">Psalm 89:27 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/89-27.htm">Psalm 89:27 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/89-27.htm">Psalm 89:27 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/89-27.htm">Psalm 89:27 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/89-27.htm">Psalm 89:27 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/89-27.htm">Psalm 89:27 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/89-27.htm">Psalm 89:27 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/89-27.htm">Psalm 89:27 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/89-27.htm">Psalm 89:27 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/89-27.htm">Psalm 89:27 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/89-27.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 89:27 I will also appoint him my firstborn (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/89-26.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 89:26"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 89:26" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/89-28.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 89:28"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 89:28" /></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>