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Psalms 103:22

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 103:22 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Bless Jehovah, all ye his works, In all places of his dominion: Bless Jehovah, O my soul. Psalm 104” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Bless Jehovah, all ye his works, In all places of his dominion: Bless Jehovah, O my soul. Psalm 104
Psalms 103:22 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 103

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
19Jehovah hath established his throne in the heavens; And his kingdom ruleth over all.
20Bless Jehovah, ye his angels, That are mighty in strength, that fulfil his word, Hearkening unto the voice of his word.
21Bless Jehovah, all ye his hosts, Ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure.
22Bless Jehovah, all ye his works, In all places of his dominion: Bless Jehovah, O my soul. Psalm 104
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What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Bless the Lord, all his works - All that he has made, animate and inanimate, intelligent and brute. It is not uncommon to call on the inanimate creation to join with intelligent beings in praising God. Compare Psalms 148:1-14. The same thing is often found in the “Paradise Lost,” and in fact occurs in all poetry. In all places of his dominion - Wherever he reigns, on earth, or in heaven; here or in distant worlds. Bless the Lord, O my soul - Ending the psalm as it began, and with the additional reason derived from the fact that the “universe” is called on to do it. As one of the creatures of God; as a part of that vast universe, the psalmist now calls on his own soul to unite with all others…”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“103:22 God’s kingdom extends over all things, so all things are called to praise the Lord. • The concluding phrase takes us back to 103:1-2.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“all his works: Psa 145:10, Psa 148:3-12, Psa 150:6; Isa 42:10-12, Isa 43:20, Isa 44:23, Isa 49:13; Rev 5:12-14 bless the Lord: Psa 103:1, Psa 104:1, Psa 104:35, Psa 146:1 Next: Psalms Chapter 104”
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