Psalms 147:4

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“He determines the number of the stars; He calls them each by name.”

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BSBPD

“He determines the number of the stars; He calls them each by name.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“He counteth the number of the stars; He calleth them all by their names.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“Appointing the number of the stars, To all them He giveth names.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Psalms 147:4 — 4 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Genesis 15:5And the LORD took him outside and said, “Now look to the heavens and count the stars, if you are able.” Then He told him, “So shall your offspring be.”
  2. Psalms 8:3When I behold Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You have set in place—
  3. Psalms 148:3Praise Him, O sun and moon; praise Him, all you shining stars.
  4. Isaiah 40:26Lift up your eyes on high: Who created all these? He leads forth the starry host by number; He calls each one by name. Because of His great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing.

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