Psalms 145:13
Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures throughout all generations. [The LORD is faithful in all his words and kind in all his works.]
English Standard Version (ESV)
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This verse highlights that God's kingdom isn't just powerful, but inherently eternal, existing beyond any single generation or historical era. It emphasizes that God’s dominion isn't limited by human timelines, but spans all of them, past, present, and future.
This psalm is an acrostic, meaning each verse was intended to start with a successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet. Psalm 145:13 begins with the Hebrew letter "M," and the next expected letter, "N," is missing in the Hebrew text. Scholars debate whether a verse starting with "N" was originally present and lost, or if its absence is intentional. The verses before and after this one focus on God's immense goodness, faithfulness, and the praise due to Him from all His works and His saints.
Ever wondered if God's reign is just for 'religious people' or a specific time? This psalm declares it's much bigger than that.
The psalmist uses powerful language to describe God's kingdom as 'everlasting' and His dominion as enduring 'throughout all generations.' This isn't just about a future reign; it's about the eternal nature of God's rule.
Timeless Authority
This concept assures us that God's authority is not limited by time or circumstance. His plans and purposes are unfolding consistently, from the dawn of creation to its final consummation.
Did you know there's a 'missing' verse in this psalm in many Bibles? It surprisingly points to God's incredible faithfulness.
The Hebrew alphabetical structure of Psalm 145 is interrupted at this point. The expected verse, which would have started with the Hebrew letter 'nun', is absent in most Hebrew manuscripts. However, many ancient translations (like the Septuagint and Vulgate) include a verse that fits perfectly:
A Divine Guarantee
This added verse isn't just filler; it's a profound declaration of God's character.
Understand the original words
ʿôlām · Hebrew Noun/Adjective
A state of being that is eternal, lacking an end, and persisting through all time; a hallmark of God’s existence and authority.
memšālâ · Hebrew Noun
The sovereign authority, rule, or administrative power exerted by a king or ruler over a specific territory or people.
ʾĕmûnâ · Hebrew Noun
Refers to God’s steadfastness, reliability, truthfulness, and integrity in keeping His promises and covenant commitments.
ḥāsîd · Hebrew Adjective
Refers to God’s loyal love, covenant faithfulness, kindness, and mercy toward His creation; often associated with His covenantal devotion.
This passage echoes Psalm 145:13 by describing God's dominion as eternal and enduring 'throughout all ages,' directly paralleling the idea of God's everlasting kingdom.
1 Timothy 1:17Paul refers to God as the 'King eternal, immortal, invisible,' which strongly resonates with the concept of God's unending kingdom and dominion over all generations presented in Psalm 145:13.
Isaiah 9:7This verse prophesies about the increase of Christ's government and peace, stating that 'His dominion will be vast, and peace without end,' highlighting the everlasting nature of God's kingdom mentioned in Psalm 145:13.
Exodus 15:18The Song of Moses declares that 'The LORD will reign forever and ever,' which is a foundational statement supporting the assertion in Psalm 145:13 that God's kingdom is everlasting and endures perpetually.
ellicottPsalms 145:13: "Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and thy dominion endureth throughout all generations."
(13) See margin, and comp. Daniel 4:3 ; Daniel 4:34 . But it is not necessary to see any dependence between the passages because of the recurrence of phrases which must have been of daily use in the theocracy. The nun stanza, which should come after Psalm 145:13, has most probably dropped away. The LXX. and Vulg., Syriac, and Ethiopic have here a variation of Psalm 145:17, which would,…
clarkePsalms 145:13: "Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and thy dominion endureth throughout all generations."
Thy dominion endureth - There is neither age nor people in and over which God does not manifest his benignly ruling power. As the above verse begins with the letter מ mem, the next in the order of the alphabet shouid begin with נ nun: but that verse is totally wanting. To say it never was in, is false, because the alphabet is not complete without it; and it is an unanswerable argument…
This verse highlights that God's kingdom isn't just powerful, but inherently eternal, existing beyond any single generation or historical era. It emphasizes that God’s dominion isn't limited by human timelines, but spans all of them, past, present, and future.
This psalm is an acrostic, meaning each verse was intended to start with a successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet. Psalm 145:13 begins with the Hebrew letter "M," and the next expected letter, "N," is missing in the Hebrew text. Scholars debate whether a verse starting with "N" was originally present and lost, or if its absence is intentional. The verses before and after this one focus on God's immense goodness, faithfulness, and the praise due to Him from all His works and His saints.
This psalm is an acrostic, meaning each verse was intended to start with a successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet. Psalm 145:13 begins with the Hebrew letter "M," and the next expected letter, "N," is missing in the Hebrew text. Scholars debate whether a verse starting with "N" was originally present and lost, or if its absence is intentional. The verses before and after this one focus on God's immense goodness, faithfulness, and the praise due to Him from all His works and His saints.
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The presence of this verse, whether originally in the Hebrew or preserved through translation, underscores a crucial truth: God’s eternal kingdom is built on His unwavering faithfulness and boundless kindness.
"Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures throughout all generations.
[The LORD is faithful in all his words
and kind in all his works.]" — This verse highlights that God's kingdom isn't just powerful, but *inherently eternal*, existing beyond any single generation or historical era. It emphasizes that God’s dominion isn't limited by hum…