Psalms 147 · Verse 15

Psalms 147:15

He sendeth forth his commandment upon earth: his word runneth very swiftly.
Psalms 147:15, King James Version

Psalms 147:15 in other translations

BSBHe sends forth His command to the earth; His word runs swiftly.
WEBHe sends out his commandment to the earth. His word runs very swiftly.
ASVHe sendeth out his commandment upon earth; His word runneth very swiftly.
YLTWho is sending forth His saying on earth, Very speedily doth His word run.
DARBYHe sendeth forth his oracles to the earth: his word runneth very swiftly.
BBEHe sends out his orders to the earth; his word goes out quickly.
WebsterHe sendeth forth his commandment upon earth: his word runneth very swiftly.

What does Psalms 147:15 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 147:15-18
15-18. God's Word, as a swift messenger, executes His purpose, for with Him to command is to perform (Ge 1:3; Psa 33:9), and He brings about the wonders of providence as easily as men cast crumbs.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 15 He sendeth forth has commandment - His substantial word. It is here personified, מימרא meymra, Chaldee; and appears to be a very active agent running every where, and performing the purposes of his will.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalms 147:12-20

The church, like Jerusalem of old, built up and preserved by the wisdom, power, and goodness of God, is exhorted to praise him for all the benefits and blessings vouchsafed to her; and these are represented by his favours in the course of nature. The thawing word may represent the gospel of Christ, and the thawing wind the Spirit of Christ; for the Spirit is compared to the wind, Joh 3:8. Converting grace softens…

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Psalms 147:15 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

הַשֹּׁלֵ֣חַha.sho.Le.achthe [one who] sendsH7971
אִמְרָת֣וֹ'im.ra.Toword hisH565
אָ֑רֶץ'A.retz[the] earthH776
עַד\־'ad-toH5704
מְ֝הֵרָ֗הme.he.RahquicklyH4120
יָר֥וּץya.Rutzit runsH7323
דְּבָרֽוֹ\׃de.va.Roword hisH1697

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Psalms 147:15

  • Job 37:12

    And it is turned round about by his counsels: that they may do whatsoever he commandeth them upon the face of the world in the earth.

  • Psalms 107:20

    He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.

  • 2 Thessalonians 3:1

    Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you:

  • Matthew 8:8-9

    The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed. For I am a man under authority, having soldiers under me: and I say to this man, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it.

  • Matthew 8:13

    And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour.

  • Psalms 33:9

    For he spake, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast.

  • Job 34:29

    When he giveth quietness, who then can make trouble? and when he hideth his face, who then can behold him? whether it be done against a nation, or against a man only:

  • Psalms 107:25

    For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind, which lifteth up the waves thereof.

  • Jonah 1:4

    But the Lord sent out a great wind into the sea, and there was a mighty tempest in the sea, so that the ship was like to be broken.

  • Psalms 68:11

    The Lord gave the word: great was the company of those that published it.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
sendeth.
33:9; 107:20,25; Job 34:29; 37:12; Jon 1:4; Mt 8:8,9,13
his word.
68:11; 2Th 3:1; *marg:

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (Samuel Bagster, c. 1836) · public domain

Context

  • Psalms 147:14

    He maketh peace in thy borders, and filleth thee with the finest of the wheat.

  • Psalms 147:15

    He sendeth forth his commandment upon earth: his word runneth very swiftly.

  • Psalms 147:16

    He giveth snow like wool: he scattereth the hoarfrost like ashes.

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Psalms 147:15 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		El envía su palabra á la tierra; muy presto corre su palabra.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Il envoie ses oracles sur la terre: sa parole court avec vitesse.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Der seinen Befehl auf die Erde sendet: sehr schnell läuft sein Wort;