Psalm 147:4 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

He determines the number of the stars; he gives to all of them their names.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

He telleth the number of the stars; He calleth them all by their names.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

He determines and counts the number of the stars; He calls them all by their names.

American Standard Version (1901)

He counteth the number of the stars; He calleth them all by their names.

Common English Bible

God counts the stars by number, giving each one a name.

Catholic Public Domain Version

He sends forth his eloquence to the earth. His word runs swiftly.

Psalm 147:4 Cross References

Genesis 15:5

He brought him outside and said, “Look toward heaven and count the stars, if you are able to count them.” Then he said to him, “So shall your descendants be.”

Psalm 148:3

Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars!

Psalm 8:3

When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars that you have established;

Isaiah 40:26

Lift up your eyes on high and see: Who created these? He who brings out their host and numbers them, calling them all by name; because he is great in strength, mighty in power, not one is missing.