Psalms 19:4 Meaning and Explanation
“Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun,”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God's creation covers the entire earth, and the sun is a central dwelling place in the heavens.
The Context of Psalms 19:4
Creation's reach is universal and complete; the sun holds a sacred station.
What Does Psalms 19:4 Mean?
The measurement or boundary (line) of creation extends across all the earth, and its words carry to the world's end. No place lies outside creation's reach and testimony.
In the heavens, God has appointed a tabernacle—a dwelling or sanctuary—for the sun. Like the tabernacle in Israel, this sanctuary marks a holy place within creation.
Psalms 19:4 in the Original Language
line (קַוָּם), 'line' or 'measuring cord'—a dividing boundary or extent; the reach or scope of creation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 19:4
What does Psalms 19:4 mean?
God's creation covers the entire earth, and the sun is a central dwelling place in the heavens.
What is the context of Psalms 19:4?
Creation's reach is universal and complete; the sun holds a sacred station.