Psalms 104:4
Who maketh his angels spirits; his ministers a flaming fire:
Psalms 104:4 in other translations
| BSB | He makes the winds His messengers, flames of fire His servants. |
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| WEB | He makes his messengers winds, and his servants flames of fire. |
| ASV | Who maketh winds his messengers; Flames of fire his ministers; |
| YLT | Making His messengers--the winds, His ministers--the flaming fire. |
| DARBY | Who maketh his angels spirits; his ministers a flame of fire. |
| BBE | He makes winds his angels, and flames of fire his servants. |
| Webster | Who maketh his angels spirits; his ministers a flaming fire: |
What does Psalms 104:4 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain
Adam Clarke's Commentary
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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalms 104:1-9
Chapter Outline God's majesty in the heavens, The creation of the sea, and the dry land. (1-9) His provision for all creatures. (10-18) The regular course of day and night, and God's sovereign power over all the creatures. (19-30) A resolution to continue praising God. (31-35) Verses 1-9 Every object we behold calls on us to bless and praise the Lord, who is great. His eternal power and Godhead are clearly shown by…
Psalms 104:4 in the original Hebrew
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Cross references for Psalms 104:4
- Hebrews 1:7
And of the angels he saith, Who maketh his angels spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire.
- 2 Kings 2:11
And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold, there appeared a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and parted them both asunder; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven.
- 2 Kings 6:17
And Elisha prayed, and said, Lord, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the Lord opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.
- Hebrews 1:14
Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?
- Psalms 148:8
Fire, and hail; snow, and vapour; stormy wind fulfilling his word:
- Ezekiel 1:13
As for the likeness of the living creatures, their appearance was like burning coals of fire, and like the appearance of lamps: it went up and down among the living creatures; and the fire was bright, and out of the fire went forth lightning.
- Acts 23:8
For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, neither angel, nor spirit: but the Pharisees confess both.
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Context
- Psalms 104:3
Who layeth the beams of his chambers in the waters: who maketh the clouds his chariot: who walketh upon the wings of the wind:
- Psalms 104:4
Who maketh his angels spirits; his ministers a flaming fire:
- Psalms 104:5
Who laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not be removed for ever.
Psalms 104:4 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | El que hace á sus ángeles espíritus, sus ministros al fuego flameante. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Il fait ses anges des esprits, et ses serviteurs des flammes de feu. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Der seine Engel zu Winden macht, seine Diener zu flammendem Feuer. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Quærite Dominum, et confirmamini; quærite faciem ejus semper. |