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Psalms 66:3–5

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Say unto God, How terrible art thou in thy works! through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee.
All the earth shall worship thee, and shall sing unto thee; they shall sing to thy name. Selah.
Come and see the works of God: he is terrible in his doing toward the children of men.
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From verse 3

  1. Psalms 18:44Rank 1 from verse 3
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    44As soon as they hear of me, they shall obey me: the strangers shall submit themselves unto me.

  2. Psalms 65:5Rank 2 from verse 3
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    5By terrible things in righteousness wilt thou answer us, O God of our salvation; who art the confidence of all the ends of the earth, and of them that are afar off upon the sea:

  3. Psalms 81:15Rank 3 from verse 3
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    15The haters of the Lord should have submitted themselves unto him: but their time should have endured for ever.

  4. Psalms 47:2Rank 4 from verse 3
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    2For the Lord most high is terrible; he is a great King over all the earth.

  5. Isaiah 2:19Rank 5 from verse 3
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    19And they shall go into the holes of the rocks, and into the caves of the earth, for fear of the Lord, and for the glory of his majesty, when he ariseth to shake terribly the earth.

From verse 4

  1. Psalms 22:27Rank 1 from verse 4
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    27All the ends of the world shall remember and turn unto the Lord: and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee.

  2. Psalms 117:1Rank 2 from verse 4
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    1O PRAISE the Lord, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people.

  3. Psalms 96:1–2Rank 3 from verse 4
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    1O SING unto the Lord a new song: sing unto the Lord, all the earth.

    2Sing unto the Lord, bless his name; shew forth his salvation from day to day.

  4. Malachi 1:11Rank 4 from verse 4
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    11For from the rising of the sun even unto the going down of the same my name shall be great among the Gentiles; and in every place incense shall be offered unto my name, and a pure offering: for my name shall be great among the heathen, saith the Lord of hosts.

  5. Revelation 15:4Rank 5 from verse 4
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    4Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art holy: for all nations shall come and worship before thee; for thy judgments are made manifest.

From verse 5

  1. Psalms 126:1–3Rank 1 from verse 5
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    1WHEN the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.

    2Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The Lord hath done great things for them.

    3The Lord hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.

  2. Numbers 23:23Rank 2 from verse 5
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    23Surely there is no enchantment against Jacob, neither is there any divination against Israel: according to this time it shall be said of Jacob and of Israel, What hath God wrought!

  3. Psalms 111:2Rank 3 from verse 5
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    2The works of the Lord are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.

  4. Psalms 46:8Rank 4 from verse 5
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    8Come, behold the works of the Lord, what desolations he hath made in the earth.

  5. Psalms 66:16Rank 5 from verse 5
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    16Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my soul.

WORDS IN THIS PASSAGE

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DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 66:3

COMBINED MEANING

say

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Sense 1: To speak, declare, tell, or express. Sense 2: What is said.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

art

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1. The second-person singular present form of be: are, when one person is addressed. 2. Skill, craft, or skilled workmanship used to make or prepare something.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

thou

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The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

works

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Plural of work: acts, deeds, labours, operations, products, or things made.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

power

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Sense 1: Ability, strength, force, or effective capacity to act, prevail, or produce an effect. Sense 2: Authority, right, permission, rule, dominion, or control. Sense 3: A person, authority, host, spiritual being, or other agent possessing or manifesting power.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

submit

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To yield, place oneself under, defer, obey, accept judgment, or cease resistance.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 66:4

COMBINED MEANING

earth

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Sense 1: The world in distinction from heaven. Sense 2: Dry land, ground, soil, or dust. Sense 3: A land, region, or its inhabitants.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

sing

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To produce musical sounds with the voice; to celebrate, praise, or tell in song.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

name

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Sense 1: A word, appellation, or designation by which a person or thing is called or known. Sense 2: The person or persons named or represented. Sense 3: Reputation, character, renown, or remembrance. Sense 4: The authority, behalf, or standing represented by a name. Sense 5: As a verb, to call, designate, or mention by name.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 66:5

COMBINED MEANING

see

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Sense 1: To perceive or behold with the eyes or in a vision. Sense 2: To observe, examine, discover, ascertain, consider, understand, know, or recognize. Sense 3: To visit, meet, converse with, or be in the presence of. Sense 4: To experience, undergo, endure, or enjoy. Sense 5: To attend to, take care, ensure, or beware.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

works

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Plural of work: acts, deeds, labours, operations, products, or things made.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

toward

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1. In the direction of or in relation to. 2. Approaching. 3. Inclined or ready.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

children

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Sons or daughters; descendants; or persons likened to children by age, relation, or character.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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66:1MAKE a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands:

66:2Sing forth the honour of his name: make his praise glorious.

66:3Say unto God, How terrible art thou in thy works! through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee.

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66:4All the earth shall worship thee, and shall sing unto thee; they shall sing to thy name. Selah.

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66:5Come and see the works of God: he is terrible in his doing toward the children of men.

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66:6He turned the sea into dry land: they went through the flood on foot: there did we rejoice in him.

66:7He ruleth by his power for ever; his eyes behold the nations: let not the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah.

66:8O bless our God, ye people, and make the voice of his praise to be heard:

66:9Which holdeth our soul in life, and suffereth not our feet to be moved.

66:10For thou, O God, hast proved us: thou hast tried us, as silver is tried.

66:11Thou broughtest us into the net; thou laidst affliction upon our loins.

66:12Thou hast caused men to ride over our heads; we went through fire and through water: but thou broughtest us out into a wealthy place.

66:13I will go into thy house with burnt offerings: I will pay thee my vows,

66:14Which my lips have uttered, and my mouth hath spoken, when I was in trouble.

66:15I will offer unto thee burnt sacrifices of fatlings, with the incense of rams; I will offer bullocks with goats. Selah.

66:16Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my soul.

66:17I cried unto him with my mouth, and he was extolled with my tongue.

66:18If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me:

66:19But verily God hath heard me; he hath attended to the voice of my prayer.

66:20Blessed be God, which hath not turned away my prayer, nor his mercy from me.

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