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 DomainASVPD
“He counteth the number of the stars; He calleth them all by their names.”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“Appointing the number of the stars, To all them He giveth names.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo Psalms 147:4 — 4 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 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.”
- Psalms 8:3When I behold Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You have set in place—
- Psalms 148:3Praise Him, O sun and moon; praise Him, all you shining stars.
- 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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