Psalms 135:6
Whatever the LORD pleases, he does, in heaven and on earth, in the seas and all deeps.
English Standard Version (ESV)
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This verse highlights that God's actions aren't just powerful, but they stem from His pure pleasure and will. It's not about His power being constrained, but about His inherent goodness guiding what He chooses to do throughout all of creation, from the highest heavens to the deepest seas.
This psalm is a passionate declaration of God's supreme power and uniqueness compared to the idols of surrounding nations. The psalmist is building a case for why God alone deserves worship, emphasizing His greatness and sovereignty over all creation. Immediately after calling God "great" and "above all gods," this verse and the following one provide concrete examples of God's absolute authority and active involvement in the universe, from the heavens to the deepest parts of the earth and sea.
Ever feel like things are out of control? This verse reminds us of who's truly in charge.
This verse bursts with the incredible truth of God's absolute sovereignty. It's not just that God can do whatever He wants; it's that His very nature is to act according to His good pleasure. He is the ultimate Author, not just of creation, but of every decision and action that unfolds.
Creation and Control
Who holds the ultimate authority? This verse paints a picture of a domain that spans everywhere.
The Psalmist isn't just talking about a tiny corner of the universe; he's declaring God's total authority over every realm. This comprehensive scope is key to understanding His greatness.
All-Encompassing Authority
Understand the original words
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The personal, covenantal name of God in the Old Testament, representing His eternal self-existence and His faithfulness to His people. It signifies the One who reveals Himself and enters into a relationship with humanity.
shamayim · Hebrew Noun
The vast expanse above the earth, often viewed as the dwelling place of God’s glory and the center of His sovereign rule over creation. It signifies the spiritual realm that transcends the physical limitations of the earth.
This passage echoes the absolute sovereignty of God, stating His purpose will stand and He will accomplish all His aim, much like Psalm 135:6 declares God does whatever He pleases.
Daniel 4:35This verse directly states that God does as He pleases with the armies of heaven and the inhabitants of the earth, reinforcing the idea found in Psalm 135:6 that His will is supreme everywhere.
Job 38:1-11This passage describes God's mighty works and His authority over the seas and the earth in a powerful display of divine power, serving as a prime example of God doing 'whatever the LORD pleases' in creation.
Ephesians 1:11This verse speaks of God working out everything according to the purpose of his will, which aligns with the concept in Psalm 135:6 that God's actions in all realms are a result of His pleasure and sovereign plan.
clarkePsalms 135:6: "Whatsoever the LORD pleased, that did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places."
Whatsoever the Lord pleased - All that he has done is right, and therefore it is pleasing in his sight. He is the author of all existence. Angels, men, spirits, the heavens, the earth, and all their contents, were made by him, and are under his control.
pulpitPsalms 135:6: "Whatsoever the LORD pleased, that did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places."
Verse 6. - Whatsoever the Lord pleased, that did he (comp. Psalm 115:3). God's power is only limited by his own attributes of truth and goodness. He cannot contradict his own reason, or his own moral qualities. Otherwise he can do anything and everything. In heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places. This is intended as a complete division of space: (1) the heavens ab…
This verse highlights that God's actions aren't just powerful, but they stem from His pure pleasure and will. It's not about His power being constrained, but about His inherent goodness guiding what He chooses to do throughout all of creation, from the highest heavens to the deepest seas.
This psalm is a passionate declaration of God's supreme power and uniqueness compared to the idols of surrounding nations. The psalmist is building a case for why God alone deserves worship, emphasizing His greatness and sovereignty over all creation. Immediately after calling God "great" and "above all gods," this verse and the following one provide concrete examples of God's absolute authority and active involvement in the universe, from the heavens to the deepest parts of the earth and sea.
This psalm is a passionate declaration of God's supreme power and uniqueness compared to the idols of surrounding nations. The psalmist is building a case for why God alone deserves worship, emphasizing His greatness and sovereignty over all creation. Immediately after calling God "great" and "above all gods," this verse and the following one provide concrete examples of God's absolute authority and active involvement in the universe, from the heavens to the deepest parts of the earth and sea.
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This isn't about earthly kings or rulers whose power is limited by borders or laws. God's rule is absolute and extends to every nook and cranny of existence.
"Whatever the LORD pleases, he does, in heaven and on earth, in the seas and all deeps." — This verse highlights that God's actions aren't just powerful, but they stem from His pure pleasure and will. It's not about His power being constrained, but about His inherent goodness guiding what…
