Psalms 57:11

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Be thou exalted{H8798)}, O God, above the heavens: let thy glory be above all the earth.

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

כִּֽי־גָדֹ֣ל עַד־שָׁמַ֣יִם חַסְדֶּ֑ךָ וְֽעַד־שְׁחָקִ֥ים אֲמִתֶּֽךָ

Transliteration

kî-gādōl unto-šāmayim ḥasdekā and-unto-šəḥāqîm ʾămittekā

Grammar Details

*kî*: conjunction - for/because
*gādōl*: adjective, masculine singular - great
*šāmayim*: noun, masculine dual with preposition ad - unto the heavens
*ḥasdekā*: noun with 2ms suffix - your lovingkindness
*šəḥāqîm*: noun, masculine plural with preposition ad - unto the clouds/skies
*ʾămittekā*: noun with 2ms suffix - your truth/faithfulness

Word Meanings

*gādōl*: great/large/important
*šāmayim*: heaven/sky
*ḥesed*: lovingkindness/steadfast love/mercy/loyalty
*šəḥāqîm*: clouds/skies/heavens
*ʾěmet*: truth/faithfulness/reliability

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About this Translation

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Formal EquivalenceSource: King James VersionBest for: Original-language word studies

🎯 Translation Approach

Classic King James Version text presented with Strong's numbering to link English words to their underlying Hebrew and Greek terms. Prioritizes literal/formal correspondence while enabling original-language word study.

Word-for-word

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Readability

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💎 Distinctive Features

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Study-focused layout: Optimized for research and analysis, prioritizing lexical access over uninterrupted readability.
Concordance compatibility: Strong's numbers map to widely available concordances and lexicons for deeper study.

✅ Strengths

Strong linkage to original Hebrew/Greek via Strong's numbers
High concordance with source wording
Well-suited for in-depth word studies and exegesis
Widely recognized and referenced KJV text

⚠️ Considerations

Archaic language can be difficult for modern readers
Reference numbers can disrupt continuous reading
Less suitable for public or devotional reading compared to modern translations

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Referenced Verses

Ps 57:5 : 5 Be thou exalted{H8798)}, O God, above the heavens; let thy glory be above all the earth.
Rev 15:3-4 : 3 And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints. 4 Who 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.
Ps 8:1 : 1 To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm of David. O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens.
Ps 8:9 : 9 O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth!

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